Local pastoral resources
Counselling and Support
Find a Christian Counsellor through the UK Association
UK resources for Catholic Marriages
Grief to Grace - for a Catholic approach to healing the wounds of sexual, physical or emotional abuse
CEDAR - for Catholics Experiencing Domestic Abuse
Journey UK - Christian support for those struggling with gender issues
Cenacolo - a Catholic community for those struggling with addiction
Alcoholics Anonymous and for the drinker's family, AL-ANON.
Brynawel House - local support for families coping with alcohol misuse
Share Your Sorrow - grief coaching from a survivor of Aberfan
National Drugs Helpline - FRANK
Bereavement
The Compassionate Friends - for those who have lost a child or grandchild
The Compassionate Friends - for those who have lost a sibling
Rainbows - for bereaved children
The Pet Bereavement Support Trust - when you have lost a cherished animal
Mental Health
Mind and Mind Cymru
Young Minds Parents - for those concerned about a child's mental health
MDF - The Bipolar Organisation
OCD Action - Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Association for Pastoral Care in Mental Health
The Well Centre, Cwmbran
Healing Rooms of Pontypridd
Pregnancy and Abortion
Association for Post-Natal Illness
Have you had an abortion which you now regret? Be assured, no sin is so great that you cannot be forgiven and reconciled with the Church. Any priest of our deanery will be happy to speak with you privately and help you to reconciliation.
You may also wish to seek help from Abortion Recovery Care and Helpline.
Society for the Protection of Unborn Children (SPUC) (campaigning body)
Rachel's Vineyard - weekend retreats for those experiencing the trauma of abortion
For the Elderly and their Carers
Age UK (brings together Help the Aged and Age Concern)
Please note: Inclusion on any list above is not an endorsement by any personnel of Pontypridd Deanery, merely an informational service to readers.