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Advocacy Support Cymru (ASC) is a charitable organisation that prides itself on its independence and effective delivery of advocacy to people who find themselves experiencing mental health issues.

Much of the work that we do is understandably confidential but this news section will provide updates and feedback on stories that we can share with you.

My Experience as a Community Mental Health Advocate

01.11.2021

Demi Barnard, CMHA at Advocacy Support Cymru, Cardiff Advocacy Awareness Week 1 – 7 November The first week of November marks Advocacy Awareness Week. ASC are the largest ...

ASC Launches Appeal to Fund Suicide Intervention Services

25.10.2021

Advocacy Support Cymru has launched a Crowdfunder appeal to raise vital funds to continue and extend our suicide intervention training programme in Wales.

World Mental Health Day: Sunday 10th October 2021

08.10.2021

This #worldmentalhealthday we are asking for your support in funding our vital mental health advocacy services in South Wales, as well as our suicide prevention and intervention training. ...

World Suicide Prevention Day 10 Sept 2021

10.09.2021

This World Suicide Prevention Day, we are raising awareness of our training programmes that could be vital in saving a life.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – Advocacy service update August 2021

10.08.2021

Advocacy Support Cymru is operating as normal. If you would like to make a referral, please contact 029 2054 0444.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic – Advocacy service update June 2020

29.06.2020

We are entering our fourth affected month since March 2020 of living and working amidst Coronavirus (COVID-19) and we wanted to provide you with a further update on ...