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Anxiety UK offers support, advice and information on a range of anxiety-based depression conditions. Initial support and advice are available by telephone, email, text or web chat. Some resources are free, while others are available through paid membership. Please visit the website for more details.
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Berkshire West Your Way is a project run by Together for Mental Wellbeing. It offers a range of mental health support, including a flexible programme of groups and activities in the community led by service users and peer supporters. Services range from one-to-one support in the community to supported accommodation and making sure people understand… Read More »Berkshire West Your Way
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The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this. It runs a free and confidential helpline and webchat – 7 hours a day, 7 days a week for… Read More »CALM
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Community Hopeline CIC Youthscope is a non-profit community interest company with a spotlight on community and positive emotional health and well-being for all.
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Compass Recovery College is a mental health organisation under Reading Borough Council based in Reading. Focused on the message that recovery from mental health challenges is both likely and possible with the right tools. Providing free courses and social groups for anyone in the area aged over 18 who is affected directly or indirectly by… Read More »Compass Recovery College
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Green Health was set up by a small group of people in Reading, including a Whitley-based GP who recognised that prescribing medication alone was not the solution for many people with mental health difficulties. He was frustrated at the lack of services for his patients and the project evolved from the understanding that recovery from… Read More »Green Health Thames Valley
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We organise walks and talks for those in our local area affected by mental illness, along with their families, children, friends and dogs (on leads). Join us for a chance to socialise outdoors without fear of judgement. For further details of upcoming walks and to ensure you are kept up to date please follow our… Read More »Mental Health Mates Reading
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Mind is a national charity that provides advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. It also campaigns to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding. Mind offers two confidential mental health information services, the Mind Infoline on 0300 123 3393 and the Legal Line on 0300 466 6463 (Both 9am to… Read More »Mind
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If it’s an emergency, call 999 straight away For professional health advice, call 111 If you need urgent help, but it’s not an emergency, you can call the Mental Health Crisis Team on 0800 129 9999
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Talking Therapies is the friendly and approachable NHS service that offers support if you’re coping with challenges like depression, stress, anxiety or phobias. If you’re aged 17 and over and living in Berkshire, Talking Therapies can help you overcome the mental health challenges you’re facing. Talking Therapies is available for contact 8am to 8pm Monday… Read More »NHS Berkshire Talking Therapies
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The Reading Services Guide for Adults & Carers Support Services will help you find advice, care and support services plus a range of social groups and leisure activities to help you maintain your independence and stay involved in the community.
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Ridgeline helps people to learn new skills, regain lost skills and improve mental and physical health in a beautiful garden in East Reading. Ridgeline offers horticultural therapy sessions costing £20 per half day. The sessions are guided by horticultural therapists and supported by volunteers. Activities vary according to individual needs, abilities and goals and also… Read More »Ridgeline Trust
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The Samaritans offer a broader range of services than most people realise. If you’re worried, anxious, depressed or suicidal, the Samaritans offer safe, confidential support so you can talk about your problems and make sense of your situation. Face to faace support is available from 11am to 10pm. Or call the 24/7 helpline on 0116… Read More »Samaritans
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SANE is a national charity providing emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. SANEline is available from 4.30pm – 10.30pm daily, call 0300 304 7000. COVID-19 UPDATE: This number is currently not operating, but you can leave a message on 07984 967 708 giving your first… Read More »SANE
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Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. More than 2,300 empathetic, trained volunteers take conversations with texters, listening and supporting them to get to a calmer place. An algorithm reviews incoming texts, placing urgent cases to the top of the queue. Conversations are overseen… Read More »Shout
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Sport in Mind is an independent multi-award winning mental health charity that was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 2010 with a simple mission: “To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity” “We are the UK’s leading mental health sports charity and deliver physical activity (sport, walking, dance and… Read More »Sport in Mind
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Stepping Stones Recovery College in Bracknell is for anyone experiencing challenges to their mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. This might be due to a diagnosed or long-term condition, recovery from addiction, homelessness, trauma or abuse. Or you may not have any diagnosis but feel lonely, stressed or anxious and that your quality of life is… Read More »Stepping Stones Recovery College, Bracknell
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We provide wellbeing workshops to organisations and groups to improve wellbeing, mental health and happiness. Contact us for Mental Health First Aid Training, Wellbeing training – including stress and fatigue management, as well as Happiness, Resilience and Wellbeing workshops. Brilliant for the workplace – we can help you with your Wellbeing Policy as well as… Read More »Unlock Your Wellbeing
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Help and advice for adults and older people including social care, health, wellbeing and advice services.
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Wokingham Recovery College gives people with mental health problems the chance to access education, workshops and training programmes, designed to help them on their road to recovery. The college aims to help people become experts in their own self-care and enable family, friends and staff to better understand mental health. It offers a range of… Read More »Wokingham Recovery College