If you are homeless, you still have a right to register with a doctor – you can use a ‘care-of address’, such as a friend or a day centre. You may only be offered a temporary three-month registration. ...

In situations where a person is believed to present a serious risk to self or others, GP’s, psychiatrists or the nearest relative can ask for an Approved Mental Health Professional to assess the person under the Mental Health Act. They will decide whether the person needs to be detained in hospital or whether some other ...

Complex Needs Service (CNS) is the tier 3 (specialist community) personality disorder service for Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire. Approximately 95% of referrals will meet diagnostic criteria for Personality Disorder.  All treatment occurs in groups and CNS does not offer any one to one treatment. They can only provide treatment for patients registered with GP practices who ...

The self-harm team is part of the Psychiatric Liaison Service based at the John Radcliffe Hospital. The team of Psychiatric Liaison Nurses support patients admitted to the John Radcliffe Hospital following an episode of self-harm. Patients are able to discuss the episode of self-harm and develop a supportive plan to help them cope. ...

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Their services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and in people’s homes. They focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. ...

Restore is an Oxfordshire-based mental health charity that provides Recovery projects together with Root and Branch and Bridewell Organic Gardens which helps people take control of their recovery, develop skills and lead meaningful lives. Restore supports people with mental ill health through Therapeutic Activity and Employment Coaching. It also offers Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) ...

Aldates Community Transformation Initiatives (ACT) is a charity based in Oxford. Their welcoming community includes many with lived experience of prison, street homelessness and addiction. Through street and prison outreach, meals, mentoring and housing, they help people rebuild their lives. ...

Local Youth club for young people in Barton. Meets on Thursday 6-8pm for 12-16 yrs at Barton Neighbourhood Centre. The club is run by Oxford Youth Ambition. ...

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the front door to Children’s Social Care for all child protection and immediate safeguarding concerns. It is a link between universal services such as schools and GPs and statutory services such as police and social care. ...

Across the county, Restore offer one-to-one coaching sessions to support people to gain – and retain – employment, start volunteering, go on a training course or re-enter education. Within this they can offer shorter or longer-term involvement, depending on individual need. This service is also available within their Recovery Groups. Additionally, Restore have Employment Advisors ...

Restore has six Recovery Groups across Oxfordshire. The Recovery Groups offer a therapeutic work environment that is supportive, creative, purposeful and fun. They offer opportunities to socialise and learn new skills in horticulture, printing, cooking, marketing, woodwork and other crafts. Group members decide together what activities they will do. Referrals can be made by GP, ...

At Oxfordshire Recovery College they offer courses and workshops about mental health and wellbeing. Their courses are available either online or in person at venues across Oxfordshire. Their subjects include Understanding Anxiety and Depression, Sleep and Wellbeing and Gender, Sexuality and Mental Health. Their key value is coproduction – all their courses are designed and ...

Response is committed to helping all our residents live successfully, satisfyingly and safely as ordinary citizens in the community. Their Intensive Supported Housing services are provided on the Littlemore Hospital site. The Campus is a centre aimed at engaging and temporarily housing people with the most complex needs who no longer need inpatient provision but ...

Local youth club for girls(11-19yrs) at the EMBS Community College. Meets on Wednesdays 5pm-7pm during term time. The club is run by Oxford Youth Ambition ...

These are free boxing sessions for young people(11-19 yrs) on Fridays 4pm–5pm, organised by Oxford Youth Ambition. Located in Oxford Martial Arts Academy (OMAA), Templars Square ...

These are free football sessions for young people(11-19 yrs) on Tuesdays 4pm–5pm, organised by Oxford Youth Ambition. Located at Oxford City Community Arena, Marston ...

Connection Support is a regional charity dedicated to helping people who are facing homelessness, housing issues, and mental health challenges. Each year, we provide support to over 5,000 people across the Thames Valley and surrounding areas, empowering them to rebuild their lives. We deliver over 30 support services across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire. While our roots are ...

Elmore works directly with people falling through the gaps of existing services, supporting them to tackle their problems, improve their lives, and feel part of their communities. They also identify gaps and barriers in current services and worth with individuals and systems to address these. This can include individual and collective advocacy alongside clients, as ...

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, ...

These are free Blackbird Leys Boys MultiSports sessions for young people, organised by Oxford Youth Ambition. They are on every Friday 6pm–7.30pm for 11–14yrs and 7.30pm–9pm for 15–19yrs. At Leys Pools and Leisure Centre ...

The Banbury Therapy Centre offers universal access to therapy which they promote as a positive and life affirming part of general health and well-being. They provide a wide range of psychological therapies including counselling, psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, family therapy, art therapy, addictions services, relationship counselling and victim support. ...

Cruse Bereavement Care Oxfordshire provides a range of services for people over 18 affected by bereavement, including face to face sessions with a Bereavement Support Volunteer, Bereavement support groups, Friendship groups and a Bereaved by Suicide support group run in conjunction with SOBS (Survivors of bereavement by suicide). ...

The Listening Centre is a low cost counselling service for people in East Oxford based in Blackbird Leys, Rose hill and Barton. The service is run by mainly trainee counsellors and psychotherapists. Many clients are signposted to the service by GP’s but all clients have to make contact themselves. ...

The Oxford Counselling Centre offers private counselling and hypnotherapy services. They can offer counselling in German, French and Polish. Counsellors are fully qualified or in their final year of training. Oxford Counselling Centre is an organisational member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy so all counsellors adhere to the BACP ethical framework and ...

Oxford Men’s Counselling Service (OMCS) supports men (over 18) to explore issues relevant to them. The service works with men who may benefit from short or long-term counselling. The introductory session costs £20 and there is a charge on a sliding scale thereafter. Access to the service is by self-referral and enquirers are invited to ...