Mental wellbeing includes our psychological, emotional and social wellbeing. It can affect how we think, feel and act. It is important at every stage of life.
Good mental health and wellbeing is essential for living a happy and healthy life. It can help us handle stress and sleep better, make healthy choices, feel better and have more positive relationships. It can also help us deal with difficult times in the future.
Across the Thames Valley ICB local residents can access support and treatment for mental health via the following services:
If you or someone else is in crisis
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, it’s important to get help quickly.
In an emergency Call 999 or go to A&E now if:
- someone's life is at risk – for example, they have seriously injured themselves or taken an overdose
- you do not feel you can keep yourself or someone else safe
If you need urgent help but it’s not life threatening:
Safe Havens – alternative to A&E
Safe Havens provide support for people experiencing a mental health crisis:
Oxfordshire: 01865 903 037
(11.30am-9.30pm, 7 days a week)
East Berkshire Safe-Haven: 07790 772 863
Email:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Address: 54 High Street, Slough, SL1 1EL
Opening times: Thursday-Sunday, 5pm-11pm Walk in/Same day access.
Berkshire West Breathing Space: 0800 002 9091
Monday – Friday: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
1A Rupert Square, Reading, RG1 3HE
You need to pre book your appointments, you will be contacted within 48 hours after completing your referral form.
01494 218098 for High Wycombe
01296 453017 for Aylesbury
(both open 6pm – 11:30 pm 7 days a week)
Use NHS 111 online or call 111. They can advise you where to get the right support, and you may be able to speak to a nurse or mental health nurse over the phone.
Mental Wellbeing support and advice services
If you are struggling and need support with your mental health, there are services you can contact including:
NHS Talking Therapies:
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies: 01865 901 600
Oxfordshire Talking Therapies: 01865 901 22
Berkshire Talking Therapies: 0300 365 2000 (option 2)
For mental health support and services tailored to veterans, please visit our veterans support page.
Local support services
Mental Health Recovery Network
They support individuals living with a range of mental health conditions to remain socially included by better understanding their mental health and supporting them in preventing relapses.
Email:
Phone: 01344 351715
Stepping Stones Recovery College | Broadway, Bracknell | Mental Wellbeing
They offer a wide range of free courses and workshops which they hope will inspire their students to embark on an exciting journey of self-discovery and help them to find renewed purpose and meaning in their lives.
Free information, support and advice for anyone who provides help and support to someone else.
Find out more, including how to refer yourself.
Bracknell Forest Council provides information, support and services to help support those suffering from dementia in the Bracknell Forest area.
General wellbeing advice
For further guidance on caring for your mental wellbeing, visit: