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
MindBEAT
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 820Berkshire Healthcare
Discuss your mental health issues with someone locally.
Phone
01344 823333Mental Health Crisis Service
For those at risk of self harm.
Phone
0300 365 9999Emotional Wellbeing Berkshire
Your guide to local mental health services.
Website
www.westberks.gov.ukMindEd UK
MindEd is a free educational resource on children and young people’s mental health for all adults.
Website
www.minded.org.ukBritish 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.orgHeads 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.
Website
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.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
www.youngminds.org.ukTime to Talk
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.orgBreathing 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
Berkshire West Breathing SpaceNo5
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.ukBEAT Eating Disorders
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.
Helpline
0808 801 0677
Youthline
0808 801 0711 (for under 25s)
Website
www.beateatingdisorders.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
07341 267740
Website
www.sportinmind.org
Email
info@sportinmind.orgBerkshire 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.ukSANE
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