Friends in Need is a way for people affected by depression to meet online, to help maintain recovery, meet new people and share experiences. This online community was created by the Depression Alliance. Following a merger between the Depression Alliance and Mind, it is now facilitated by Mind. (Friends in Need also have self-help groups ...

For any mental health enquiry, large or small, Oxfordshire Mind provide information and signposting to mental health services for people living in Oxfordshire. The service can answer specific questions about mental health or mental health services or tell them about your situation and they will suggest some options for getting you help and support. Options ...

CAMHS aims to make sure than no one goes without the support they need. In Oxfordshire they provide a wide range of mental health services for children and young people (CAMHS) and community services. CAMHS offers two pathways for providing mental health services for children and adolescents. The CAMHS – Getting Help pathway provides an ...

Benefits for Better Mental Health (BBMH) works alongside the Oxfordshire Mind Information Line to provide advice on benefit entitlement and help people gain and maintain the support they need. The service is open to anyone living in Oxfordshire who is claiming benefits (or wants to find out about their entitlement) because of a mental health ...

If you experience a mental health crisis at the weekend, you can self refer to Banbury Safe Haven by calling 01295 270 004. Safe Haven is a non-clinical, face to face safe space to get short-term support in mental health crisis when other services are not available. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6pm-10pm. To access ...

The Wellbeing Service is open to anyone over 18 and is accessed through an Options session. Options sessions are a conversation (face to face or by telephone) with a Mind Wellbeing Worker to explore a person’s mental health, wellbeing and what might be helpful. Options sessions can be booked via the Information Service. Wellbeing services ...

Oxfordshire Mind has Wellbeing Hubs in Abingdon, Banbury, Oxford and Witney, which are part of the Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, split into three localities. Wellbeing Hubs provide peer support groups, a programme of short courses and workshops designed to promote wellbeing and many creative activities and groups. Some Peer support groups also take place in ...

Oxfordshire Mind has Wellbeing Hubs in Abingdon, Banbury, Oxford and Witney, which are part of the Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, split into three localities. Wellbeing Hubs provide peer support groups, a programme of short courses and workshops designed to promote wellbeing and many creative activities and groups. Some Peer support groups also take place in ...

NHS Oxfordshire Talking Therapies provides free, confidential and easy to access mental health care to people (18+) registered with an Oxfordshire GP. The service offers a range of evidence based talking therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), employment support, as well as access to wellbeing activities for people who are coping with low mood, ...

Oxfordshire Mind provides a wide range of services for children, young people and adults who want to improve or maintain their wellbeing and mental health. Sessions are run across Oxfordshire, to find out more and access our services, please contact our Information Line who can arrange an Options session and give you further details. Options ...

If you experience a mental health crisis at the weekend, you can self refer to Oxford Safe Haven by calling 01865 903 037. Safe Haven is a non-clinical, face to face safe space to get short-term support in mental health crisis when other services are not available. Open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 6pm-10pm. To access ...

Primary Care Wellbeing Workers take a person-centred approach in the delivery of 1-to-1 sessions for people who are experiencing mental health issues or other social or lifestyle issues that are impacting on their wellbeing. The support provided aims to encourage and enable people to link in with existing support services, use the support available in their ...

The Physical Activity and Wellbeing Project at Oxfordshire Mind offers support to those that want to become more active, as well as a variety of sport and physical activity sessions. The project is part of our campaign to give everyone the opportunity to improve their physical health. We can suggest something for everyone, regardless of ...

They are regular weekly walking groups specially designed to help people who are not currently active build up their levels of confidence and physical activity. They are different from other walking groups in a variety of ways: All the walks will be accompanied by Oxfordshire Mind staff or volunteers, with a group of people who ...

Oxfordshire Mind works with employers across the county to help them improve workplace wellbeing, improving staff understanding of mental health problems and support for people. Provide posters for your staff room or intranet promoting the Information Service. Adopt the Five Ways to Wellbeing for your wellbeing events to encourage staff to take care of their ...

Whether you want to run, cycle, disco, raffle or rumba for us, download our fundraising pack and tell us what you are doing, and we will send you some fundraising freebies. Every penny you fund-raise for us will help us help even more people who are affected by mental health problems, and we are incredibly ...

Oxfordshire Mind has Wellbeing Hubs in Abingdon, Banbury, Oxford and Witney, which are part of the Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, split into three localities. Wellbeing Hubs provide peer support groups, a programme of short courses and workshops designed to promote wellbeing and many creative activities and groups. Some Peer Support Groups also take place in ...

Oxfordshire Mind’s Supported Housing Service offers accommodation with support in Oxford City and in West and South Oxfordshire. Staff are available Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm with an on-call service out of hours for emergencies. Accommodation is provided in various settings including large and small shared houses and self-contained flats. The service is aimed ...

Volunteers are essential to our work, enabling us to provide more life-changing services to people with mental health concerns. We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. If you need some extra support to get involved, just let us know and we will do our best to help. ...

This service provides mental health training and support to help businesses create and maintain a positive working environment, enabling everyone to reach their potential. Courses provided: Understanding Mental Health; Workplace Wellbeing; Tools for Managers; Five Ways to Wellbeing; Suicide Prevention Awareness; Wellbeing for Freelancers and Self-Employed; Bespoke. These are delivered as full or half day ...

We work with schools, colleges, CAMHS, local authorities, and third sector partners including Oxfordshire Youth to improve services for children and young people and campaign for positive change. Our services support children and young people to increase their knowledge and coping skills including innovative courses like Boxing and Wellbeing. We are offering new provision supporting ...

Oxfordshire Mind has Wellbeing Hubs in Abingdon, Banbury, Oxford and Witney, which are part of the Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service, split into three localities. Wellbeing Hubs provide peer support groups, a programme of short courses and workshops designed to promote wellbeing and many creative activities and groups. Some Peer support groups also take place in ...

Unfortunately, the Mental Wealth Academy is now permanently closed to referrals. In November 2022 we were notified that there was no guarantee of funding beyond the end of March 2023; this has now been confirmed as a final decision. The partnership of Response, SOFEA, Ark-T, Oxfordshire Mind, Oxfordshire Youth, BYHP and The Abingdon Bridge have ...

Registered Charity ‘The Help Hub’ offers a low cost face-to-face and online counselling service. They support adults in Oxfordshire who are either unable to access or cannot afford therapy. Appointments are available Monday to Saturday including evenings with two consulting rooms for face to face sessions based in Woodstock. Current availability allows us to see ...