11/12/2025
In Trowbridge, mental health support is available through NHS services, local charities, and private counsellors.
Immediate and NHS Support
Emergency Services:
In an immediate, life-threatening emergency, always call 999.
NHS Mental Health Crisis Line: For urgent, but non-emergency support in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon, and Wiltshire (BSW), call the Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership (AWP) NHS Trust crisis line at 0800 953 1919 (24/7).
NHS 111: You can also get mental health advice by calling 111 and selecting the mental health option to speak to a trained professional.
Wiltshire Talking Therapies (IAPT): This service offers free, confidential one-to-one therapy and online/in-person courses for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. You can self-refer online or call 01380 731335.
Trowbridge Health Centre: The centre has dedicated Mental Health Practitioners and Social Prescribers who can provide assessments, practical support, and connect you with community resources. Contact their reception team to access these services.
Local Charities and Support Groups
Wiltshire Mind: A local, independent charity offering one-to-one counselling for adults and young people (aged 11-18), as well as support groups for anxiety, depression, and grief. The adult counselling is low-cost (£10 per session, check for waiting lists).
Trowbridge Service Users Group (TSUG): A free peer-support group run by and for people with mental ill health, providing a safe space for social interaction and activities. They offer a Monday Night Social, a Mental Health Wellbeing Drop-in on Tuesdays, and Creative Crafting on Thursdays.
Alabaré Riverside Sanctuary: A confidential drop-in service for anyone aged 16+ experiencing a mental health crisis or struggling with wellbeing. They provide guidance, advice, and coping strategies. Phone support is available Tuesday-Friday evenings, with a drop-in session on Wednesday.
Man Down Wiltshire: This group holds a fortnightly evening meeting in Trowbridge specifically for supporting men with mental health challenges.
Help Counselling Services: A charity offering a low-cost, confidential counselling service to all adults and young persons over 16 in West Wiltshire.
National Helplines
Samaritans: Call 116 123 for free, confidential support anytime, day or night.
Shout: Text 85258 for free, confidential crisis text support.
Papyrus HOPELINEUK: If you are under 35 and struggling with suicidal feelings or concerned about a young person, call 0800 068 4141.
Private Counselling
Various private counsellors and psychotherapists operate in and around Trowbridge, many offering specialised approaches like CBT, EMDR, and person-centred therapy. Services are available in person or online.
