BrooksideMental Health & Wellbeing
ARC Information and Counselling Service
ARC Information and Counselling Service is a free and confidential counselling service supporting children, young people and adults when they are struggling to cope with a life changing situation or emotional problem.
For an ARC-funded set of counselling sessions located at Brookside Group Practice, please contact the ARC office on office@arcweb.org.
Website: www.arcweb.org.uk
Brookside’s Health & Wellbeing Service
Many of our patients find when their health is suffering that there are other influences that are preventing them from getting better. We often find that people want to live a healthier and happier life, but just don’t know how and need some support. Our advisors are here to help. They are experts in helping people identify what it is that they would like to change and how to do it – they will listen, coach and encourage our patients as they begin the journey of getting back on track.
Leaflet: HWA Service
Berkshire Talking Therapies
Problems such as anxiety, depression, stress and phobias are very common. Talking Therapies is a friendly and approachable service which helps people with these problems.
Telephone: 0300 365 2000
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
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: youngminds.org.uk
Community & Peer Support for those with personality disorder & emotional and social difficulties
This service is for adults aged 18+ with the aim of providing community-based peer support groups to those who may have found it difficult to engage with other services. The aim of these groups is to help people better cope with personality disorder, interpersonal relationships and emotional regulation issues.
Leaflet: Service User Network
Telephone: 0300 365 8000 (09:00-17:00, Mon-Fri excl. bank holidays)
Email: SUNTeam@berkshire.nhs.uk
Living Life To The Full
Free online courses covering low mood and stress and all of the common linked problems this causes. Work out why you feel as you do, how to tackle problems, build confidence, get going again, feel happier, stay calm, tackle upsetting thinking and more. Try one of the below sample sessions now.
Website: www.llttf.com/index
Daisy Chain
Please see flyer with details of support available for parents and carers of adults and young people with a diagnosis or undergoing diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Berkshire Women's Aid
This charity which offers many services to women who have suffered from domestic abuse. If you are struggling and need to get in contact with someone they have a helpline and other services available.
Telephone: 0118 950 4003
Leaflet: BWA Service
Loddon Counselling & Psychology Service
Counselling offers an opportunity to explore and make sense of your thoughts and feelings in a space that is non threatening and non judgemental.
Website: www.loddoncounselling.co.uk
Rethink
Help, information and support for all those affected by mental illness.
Website: www.rethink.org
Sport in Mind
Sport in Mind® is the independent Berkshire mental health sports charity formed in Reading in 2011 to use sport and physical activity to help aid the recovery of people experiencing mental health problems and encourage individuals to move their lives forward in a positive direction.
Telephone or Text: 07341 267740
Website: sportinmind.org
Email: info@sportinmind.org
Wokingham Wellbeing Service from Mind in Berkshire
At Mind in Berkshire, we passionately believe that no one should have to face a mental health or wellbeing challenge on their own.
For more information about our free support
Leaflet: Wokingham Wellbeing Service (PDF)
Telephone: 01865 247788
Stop it Now!
Stop It Now are an organisation helping prevent child sexual abuse. Are you worried about a child, concerned about the behaviour of another adult or your own thoughts and behaviours?
Website: www.stopitnow.org.uk
MoodGYM
Learn cognitive behaviour therapy skills for preventing and coping with depression.
Website: moodgym.anu.edu.au
Self-Harm - A Guide For Parents & Carers
A guide has been developed from talking to parents and carers of young people and is aimed at helping them cope when a young person is self-harming. It includes information on the nature and causes of self-harm, how to support a young person and what help is available.
Stay Alive App
This app is a suicide prevention resource for those that are at risk and for those worried about someone.
Website: Stay Alive App: Prevent Suicide
Talking Therapies
Support for those coping with depression, stress, anxiety or phobias.
They are here to help adults aged 17+ living in Berkshire and we have a team of advisors and therapists who c an help you to overcome life’s difficulties and problems and manage them better.
To Self-refer:
Telephone: 0300 365 2000
or
Website: Gateway Mayden: Self Referral Form
For information to help those who are struggling to sleep, access the sleep programme at www.berkshire.silvercloudhealth.com/newsletter.
Trust House Reading
Offers specialist one to one counselling for people affected by rape, childhood sexual abuse and all forms of sexual violence.
Telephone: 0118 9584 033
Website: www.trusthousereading.org
Mental Health Services for Children and Young People
Please see the following organisations who provide mental health services to children and young people:
AnDY Clinic
Website: research.reading.ac.uk/andy
Time 2 Talk
Website: t2twb.org
No5
Website: no5.org.uk
Still the Hunger
Website: www.stillthehunger.co.uk
Useful Contact Numbers
Leaflet: Useful Local Contact Details
Tellmi - Peer support service
Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything. From anxiety to autism, dating to depression, or self-harm to self-esteem, sharing your experiences with our awesome community helps you to feel better.
Our moderators check everything to keep you safe and our in-house counsellors are always on hand if you need extra support.
- Website: www.tellmi.help
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.
Telephone: 03457 30 40 30
Website: www.bpas.org
The Little Blue Book of Sunshine
Life can be tough. If school is pants, you’re trying to figure out who you are and parents are stressing you out… then why wouldn’t you feel down on the world? But that’s rubbish if it means you feel bad about yourself, lose confidence or can’t bounce back. The Little Blue Book Of Sunshine explains some of the things you can do right now to feel better, or who to turn to if things feel too much
Website: www.thelittlebluebookofsunshine
Mental Health Challenges – Recovery in Mind
Recovery in Mind is on a mission to improve the lives of adults living in West Berkshire with mental health challenges by delivering free of charge, inspiring and empowering courses. They help people take back control of their lives, find hope and ways to make the most of life’s opportunities. Their approach of mental health professionals and peer support combined is proving to help many people on their road to recovery in the area.
Website: recoveryinmind.org
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.
Freephone: 0800 002 9091
Website: www.together-uk.org/projects/berkshire-west-breathing-space
Email: breathing-space@together-uk.org
Self-referral Form: www.together-uk.org/berkshire-west-breathing-space-referral
If you are signposting somebody to the service, please ensure you tell them the times of operation (5pm-11pm, Friday to Monday).
Earley Walks
Volunteers from Loddon Valley Ramblers along with the Town Council have designed walks using quiet footpaths around the Town. These include comprehensive route notes along with photographs and a map for each walk for you to follow.
Website: www.earley-tc.gov.uk/walks
MindEd for Families
This service supports parents and those caring for children, young people or older people, who are worried about their mental health and wellbeing. It offers safe and reliable advice and offers hope to those who are affected by or living with those suffering with depression.
Website: www.mindedforfamilies.org.uk
Mental Health Support Self Help Leaflets
The NHS have produced a whole range of helpful resources for people who suffer from mental and emotional health issues including anger, anxiety, bereavement, low mood, obsessions and compulsions and post natal depression, plus more.
Website: web.ntw.nhs.uk/selfhelp/
Time to Talk (West Berkshire)
Time to Talk (West Berkshire) provides free confidential counselling services to young people in need aged 11 to 25.
Telephone: 01635 760331
Website: t2twb.org
Email: office@t2twb.org
Mental Health Crisis Service
The team will try to prevent you being admitted to a mental health ward by providing you with intensive support if you have a mental health crisis in your own home.
Website: Berkshire NHS: Crisis Service
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.
Telephone: 0300 365 1234
Website: cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk
Samaritans
If something is troubling you, call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Telephone: www.samaritans.org
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.
Telephone: 0800 58 58 58
Facebook: theCALMzone
Twitter: @theCALMzone
Website: www.thecalmzone.net
Reading Lifeline
Offers counselling and support for those affected by infertility or baby loss during pregnancy or soon after birth.
Telephone: 0118 9596 669
Website: www.readinglifeline.co.uk
South Central Veterans Service
We offer help and support to all former members of all ranks of the British Armed Forces who have received one day’s pay in one or more of the following:
Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Army and Royal Air Force
Volunteer Reserve Forces, including Royal Navy Reserves, Royal Marine Reserves, Army Reserves and Royal Air Force Reserves
Website: Berkshire NHS: Veterans Service
SANE
SANE provides emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers.
Helpline: 0300 304 7000
Facebook: charitySANE
Twitter: @CharitySANE
Website: www.sane.org.uk
Together for Mental Wellbeing – Berkshire West Your Way
Your Way works alongside individuals as they overcome obstacles and move forward with their life. This might include managing mental health, having peer support, entering education, returning to work, finding new hobbies & social activities or solving housing or financial issues – all to help people build resources that help them stay well, their way.
Website: Together: Berkshire West Your Way
Further information
For more information about mental health, ways to cope with it and more visit the links below
Website: NHS UK: One You – Feeling Stressed?
Website: NHS UK: Mental Health
Find Local Mental Health Services
MyTutor
Useful tips and advice for parents to help their teens overcome body image issues, academic anxiety, peer pressure and cyberbullying, including links to other important teen mental health resources – all of which can be helpful in these uncertain times.