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Mental health

  • Mind Plan

    If you’re struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, this simple mental health quiz can help. It generates a personalised plan based on the information you provide.
    If you want help to deal with anxiety or low mood, tips to reduce stress or advice on how to fall asleep faster and sleep better, start the quiz below.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-t

  • Little Blue Book of Sunshine

    Teenagers across Berkshire West are getting help and tips on dealing with mental health problems from a ‘Little Blue Book of Sunshine’.
    The book, which has been commissioned by the Berkshire West Clinical Commissioning Groups, has been delivered to every secondary school in Reading, Wokingham and West Berkshire for pupils aged 14 and above to keep and refer to whenever they are feeling blue.

    Download
    Little Blue Book of Sunshine (PDF)

  • Dementia – Directory of Services

    Download a copy of the groups and activities available in the West Berkshire area.

    Download
    Directory of services and activities (PDF)

  • BEAT

    National charity for eating disorders and support.

    Phone
    0845 634 1414 (over 25’s)
    0845 634 7650 (under 25’s)

    Text message support
    07786 201 820

  • Recovery in Mind

    Learn how to improve your mental health with Recovery in Mind’s free courses.

    Website
    www.recoveryinmind.org

  • Berkshire Healthcare

    Discuss your mental health issues with someone locally.

    Phone
    01344 823333

  • Heads Together

    Heads Together is a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, which combines a campaign to tackle stigma and change the conversation on mental health with fundraising for a series of innovative new mental health services.

    Website
    www.headstogether.org.uk

  • British Pregnancy Advisory Service

    If you discover that you have a pregnancy that you feel you are unable to continue with, BPAS will be here to support you to make a decision that is right for you.

    Phone
    03457 30 40 30

    Website
    www.bpas.org

  • Mental Health Crisis Service

    For those at risk of self harm.

    Phone
    0300 365 9999

  • National Centre for Eating Disorders

    Treatment and carer support.

    Phone
    0845 838 2040

    Website
    www.eating-disorders.org.uk

  • Talking Therapies Berkshire

    Are you feeling low? Anxious? Or stressed? You may benefit from support from Talking Therapies – a free NHS service supporting adults 17+ in Berkshire suffering from a variety of difficulties including stress, sleep difficulties, low mood and worry.
    Talking Therapies are able to offer 1:1 support via telephone or video consultation as well as pre-recorded group sessions – Stress Less and Wellness groups and online support.

    Phone
    0300 365 2000

    Website
    NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression

  • Breathing Space Service (mental health crisis offering short term crisis support)

    The Berkshire West Breathing Space service is a safe, welcoming and supportive space for anybody aged over 18 experiencing emotional distress and struggling to cope. Whatever the reason for you feeling distressed or in crisis – they’re there to help you.

    Phone
    0800 002 9091

    Website
    www.together-uk.org/berkshire-west-breathing-space-referral

    Email
    breathing-space@together-uk.org

  • Young Minds

    We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. We’re here to make sure they get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life’s difficulties.

    Parents helpline
    0808 802 5544

    Website
    www.youngminds.org.uk

  • Time to Talk (West Berkshire)

    Time to Talk (West Berkshire) provides free confidential counselling services to young people in need aged 11 to 25.

    Phone
    01635 760331

    Website
    www.t2twb.org

    Email
    office@t2twb.org

  • iTalk

    talk is your local talking therapy service for people aged 16 and over. Our treatments are free of charge and you can self-refer without needing to see your GP.

    Email
    info@italk.org.uk

    Website
    www.italk.org.uk

  • Berkshire Children, Young Peoples and Families Services

    Providing care and support to children, young people and their families, Berkshire Children, Young Peoples and Families Services offers specialist children’s services, mental health and therapy.

    Phone
    0300 365 1234

    Website
    www.cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

  • No5

    No5 offers confidential listening to support children and young people, and those around them, through its free counselling service for those aged 10 to 25 in the Reading area.

    Phone
    0118 901 5668

    Website
    www.no5.org.uk

    Email
    info@no5.org.uk

  • BEAT Eating Disorders

    BEAT Eating Disorders is a champion, guide and friend to anyone affected by eating disorders, giving individuals experiencing an eating disorder and their loved ones a place where they feel listened to, supported and empowered.

    Helpline
    0808 801 0677

    Youthline
    0808 801 0711 (for under 25s)

    Website
    www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

  • CALM

    The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is an award-winning charity dedicated to preventing male suicide, the single biggest killer of men under the age of 45 in the UK.

    Phone
    0800 58 58 58

    Website
    www.thecalmzone.net

  • SANE

    SANE provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.

    Helpline
    0300 304 7000

    Website
    www.sane.org.uk

  • MindEd UK

    MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.

    Website
    www.minded.org.uk

  • NHS Mental health

    Find information and support for your mental health.

    Website
    NHS: Mental health

  • Samaritans

    Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Phone
    116 123

    Website
    Samaritans

    Email
    jo@samaritans.org

  • Rethink Mental Illness

    Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

    Phone
    0121 522 7007

    Website
    Rethink Mental Illness

    Email
    info@rethink.org

  • Mind

    Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

    Phone
    0300 123 3393

    Website
    Mind

  • Kooth

    Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.

    Website
    Kooth

  • Further information

    For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more.

    Website
    NHS: Mental Health