Open for Hope – improving mental health and wellbeing across Berkshire
A volunteer led group whose aims are to combat isolation, loneliness and improve mental wellbeing. Held at:
Memorial Hall
Tudor Court
Brownsfield Road
Thatcham
RG18 3HB
from 1pm to 4pm on Tuesdays.
Phone
07391194102
Jackie Wilkinson, Coordinator
Email
sec.wbiln@gmail.comBEAT
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 820British 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 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.
Phone
0300 365 2000
Email
talkingtherapies@berkshire.nhs.ukNational Centre for Eating Disorders
Treatment and carer support.
Phone
0845 838 2040
Website
www.eating-disorders.org.ukHeads 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.ukMental Health Crisis Service
For those at risk of self harm.
Phone
0300 365 9999Young 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.ukTime 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.orgSport 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
Email
info@sportinmind.orgNo5
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
Text
07984 357551
Website
www.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
Email
emotional.health.triage@westberks.gov.ukBerkshire 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.ukNHS 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
Mind
Mental health
Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 19 December 2024