Mental Health

NHS Mental health

Find information and support for your mental health.

Kooth

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

Website
Kooth

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

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

BEAT

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.

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

Text message support
07786 201 820

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

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

Heads Together

Website
www.headstogether.org.uk

National Centre for Eating Disorders

Treatment and carer support.

Phone
0845 838 2040

Website
www.eating-disorders.org.uk

Recovery in Mind

Learn how to improve your mental health with their free courses.
Available to adults aged 18 or over living in West Berkshire.

Website
www.recoveryinmind.org

No GP referral needed.

Mental Health Crisis Service

For those at risk of self harm.

Phone
0300 365 9999

MindEd UK

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

Website
www.minded.org.uk

Counselling Directory

Counselling Directory is a resource hub which enables individuals struggling with their emotional well-being to find a qualified and insured counsellor. Counselling Directory was set up by a team who know how difficult it can be to find the right support, and we’re passionate about connecting people to the support they deserve.

Website
Counselling Directory – Find a Counsellor Near You (counselling-directory.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

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

Text
07984 357551

Website
www.no5.org.uk

Email
info@no5.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

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.

Phone
0300 304 7000

Website
www.sane.org.uk

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

If you are signposting somebody to the service, please ensure you tell them the times of operation (5pm to 11pm, Friday to Monday).