NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
Website
NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
KoothSamaritans
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.orgRethink 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.orgMind
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
MindThe 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.berkshirewestccg.nhs.ukBreathing 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 to 11pm, Friday to Monday).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.orgBerkshire Healthcare
Discuss your mental health issues with someone locally.
Phone
01344 823333Emotional Wellbeing Berkshire
Your guide to local mental health services.
Website
www.emotionalwellbeingwestberkshire.co.ukEast-West-Kids-Connect
East-West Kids-Connect was setup in 1995 by founder Mike Sarson to benefit the mental health and well-being of children, young people, and families through training in meditation and mindfulness techniques.
Website
www.eastwestkidsconnect.org.ukMental Health Crisis Service
For those at risk of self harm.
Phone
0300 365 9999Heads 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.ukRecovery in Mind
Learn how to improve your mental health with their free courses.
Available to adults aged 18 or over living in West Berkshire.
For more information, please visit www.recoveryinmind.org.
No GP referral needed.National Centre for Eating Disorders
Treatment and carer support.
Phone
0845 838 2040
Website
www.eating-disorders.org.ukStress Less Workshops
Run by Talking Therapies Berkshire, the NEW Stress Less workshops will help your patients to understand stress, how it can affect them and learn techniques to help them manage their stress effectively.
Website
www.talkingtherapies.berkshire.nhs.ukYoung 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.ukSport 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.
Phone or text
07341 267740
Website
sportinmind.org
Email
info@sportinmind.orgBerkshire Children, Young Peoples and Families Services
We provide care and support to children, young people and their families in Berkshire. We offer Specialist Children’s Services, Mental Health & Therapy Services.
Phone
0300 365 1234
Website
cypf.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.ukRelate Berkshire
Relate Berkshire offers relationship counselling, sexual therapy and family counselling for couples, families and singles to help make relationship changes for the better.
Phone
0118 987 6161
Website
www.relateberkshire.org
Email
Relate.Enquiries@relate.org.ukNo5
No5 offers confidential listening to support children and young people and those around them, through our free counselling service for those aged 10 to 25 in the Reading area.
Phone
0118 901 5668
Text
07984 357551
Website
no5.org.uk
Email
info@no5.org.ukEmotional Health Academy
Helping children, young people and families find support for emotional well-being earlier, faster and more easily within West Berkshire.
Phone
01635 519018
Website
info.westberks.gov.uk
Email
emotional.health.triage@westberks.gov.ukSANE
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.ukBEAT Eating Disorders
We are 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