Rural health and wellbeing support
This directory contains details of a range of support organisations, many of which are focused on those living and working in rural areas.
This directory was produced by the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 (funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Government and supported by Swansea Council).
Adferiad Recovery
Adferiad Recovery provides services for people in Wales with mental health problems, substance misuse problems, and those with co-occurring and complex needs.
Age Cymru West Glamorgan
Help and advice for older people in Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Bridgend
Alzheimer's Society
The Alzheimer's Society are a vital source of support and a powerful force for change for everyone affected by dementia. Alzheimer's Society is here for everyone affected by dementia.
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
CALM is the Campaign Against Living Miserably and are taking a stand against suicide.
CISS (Cancer Information and Support Services)
Support for those with cancer, their carers, family and friends in South West Wales.
Care and Repair Western Bay
Care and Repair aims to relieve the needs of older people in the locality who are disadvantages by reason of health, ill-age or disability, by the provision of support, assistance, facilities, amenities and services to such people in respect of their housing.
Cartrefi Cymru
Cartrefi mainly supports people with learning difficulties, autism, behaviours that challenge, older people and carers.
Citizens Advice Swansea / Neath Port Talbot
Provide free, confidential and impartial advice on a wide range of issues for example, debt, benefits, housing and employment.
Community Advice and Listening Line (C.A.L.L)
Offering emotional support to people suffering mental distress as well as their friends, carers and relatives.
Cruse UK (Bereavement Support) (Wales)
Bereavement support for adults, children and young people when someone has died.
DPJ Foundation
Supporting those in the agricultural sector with poor mental health by providing support, spreading awareness and training those in farming communities to be more aware of mental health and its impact in Swansea's communities.
Debt advice
Free support and advice on managing debt for people who have money worries or debt concerns.
Dementia Support SBUHB (Swansea Bay University Health Board)
The primary care dementia support team in Swansea provides a first point of contact for anyone concerned about changes in their cognitive health, such as their thinking skills and memory.
Drinkaware
Drinkaware is an independent charity, which aims to reduce alcohol-related harm by helping people make better choices about their drinking.
FUW (Farmers Union of Wales) - Glamorgan
Independent farmers union for all working in agriculture.
FarmWell Wales Online Directory "Farming Support in Wales"
FarmWell Wales provides Welsh farmers with up-to-date information and details of support services.
Gamblers Anonymous UK
Men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem.
Hafan Cymru
A charitable housing association that provides accommodation and support to women, men, their children and young people across Wales.
LGBT Cymru Helpline and Counselling Services
The LGBT+ Cymru Helpline is a service that provides counselling and support to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Intersex, Allies and families in Wales. A safe and confidential helpline to support those in need who were part of the LGBT+ community.
Local area coordinators
Your local area coordinator can help you find advice and support in your community.
Maggie's Swansea
If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, Maggie's Swansea can help.
NHS Direct Wales
Get advice using our symptom checkers or Health A-Z if you're unwell and not sure what to do.
National Farmers Union (NFU) Cymru
NFU Cymru is the leading agricultural organisation that represents and champions all farmers and growers in Wales. NFU promotes and protects the interests of their members by working with and influencing government, the supply chain and consumers in order to secure a stable and sustainable future for Welsh agriculture and to get the best possible deal for their members.
Papyrus
Papyrus' helpline, HOPELINEUK provides support for young people who are experiencing thoughts of suicide and for those who are concerned that a young person may be having thoughts of suicide including professionals.
RABI (Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution) (UK)
RABI is a national charity that provides local support to the farming community across England and Wales. Confidential support is available to those who currently work within agriculture and to those who are no longer able to work due to ill-health, accident, or age.
Relate
Offers relationship counselling, children and young people's counselling.
Renew Welling
Renew @ The Stream: Quiet shared spaces where its OK not to be OK!
Samaritans Cymru
Emotional support for those experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide - 24/7, 365 days a year.
Swansea Carers Centre
Swansea Carers Centre provides support and information to carers across Swansea by providing welfare benefit advice; access to grants and special funds; a counselling service; respite care; employment support; have dedicated parent carer, young adult carer, male carer and dementia services.
Swansea Council for Voluntary Service
Swansea Council for Voluntary Service support, develop and represent voluntary organisations, volunteers and communities across Swansea.
Swansea Mind
Swansea Mind provides advice, information and support to people with mental health concerns. They offer one-to-one self-help programmes, counselling and group support.
The Farming Community Network (FCN Cymru)
A voluntary organisation and charity operating in England and Wales that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times.
Tir Dewi (West Wales)
Free Helpline and on-farm support service which is fully confidential and without judgement.
Wales Drug and Alcohol Helpline (DAN)
All DAN 24/7 services are available to people who live in Wales. Helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year providing a single point of contact for anyone in Wales wanting further information or help relating to drugs or alcohol.
Welsh Centre for Action on Dependency and Addiction (WCADA)
One of the leading alcohol and drug treatment agencies in Wales.
Young Farmers' Club (YFC) Gower
Membership is for is for young people aged between 10 and 28 years old who want to live life to the full whilst making friends and learning new skills.
Young Farmers' Club (YFC) Neath
Membership is for is for young people aged between 10 and 28 years old who want to live life to the full whilst making friends and learning new skills.
Choose Language
Last modified on 02 March 2023