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 people within two weeks of enquiry. An affordable range of fees is offered. Sessions are 50 minutes long.
Offering counselling support for any reason including depression, anxiety, loneliness, PTSD, bereavement, stress, relationships, coping strategies and many more.
To book an initial consultation or for more information, please contact [email protected] or Call/Text/WhatsApp 07717 366476
The Help Hub is supported by trainee therapists in their final year of training alongside a number of experienced psychotherapists, a multi-skilled Board of Trustees and Ethical Committee, and a Programme Manager.
Rehab Guide provides support, information and resources for those seeking to lead a life free of alcohol and drug addiction.
The team at Rehab Guide aim to:
– Listen and provide compassionate advice
– Direct you to an alcohol or drug rehabilitation centre
– Provide guidance on substances, treatments & symptoms
– Point callers to local support services and groups
Rehab Guide offers advice and support to addicts and their families and friends. They work with an extensive network of UK rehab treatment centres and detox centres to guarantee that their clients receive the safest detoxification and attend the best-supported alcohol and drug rehabilitation programmes.
Oxfordshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices Partnership is a team of users, parents, parents to be and service representatives, midwives, doctors and commissioners. They work together to review and contribute to the development of local maternity services. They’re an independent body and are involved with local organisations and groups associated with maternity services in the county.
CoderDojo Foundation is a global network of free, volunteer-led, community-based programming clubs for young people. The CoderDojo movement believes that an understanding of programming languages is increasingly important in the modern world, that it is both better and easier to learn these skills early, and that nobody should be denied the opportunity to do so. The CoderDojo movement is supported by regional bodies in specific areas around the world. They work with the Foundation in addressing the needs and challenges of the Dojos in their regions.
This guide aims to empower LGBTQs+ and give them the tools to protect themselves online.
vpnMentor’s mission is to provide practical strategies for coping with adversity, bigotry, and abuse on the web, which is why they created this guide.
Whether you are part of the LGBTQ+ community or are an ally, they hope you find this guide helpful.
This pathway is co-commissioned by Oxfordshire County and District Councils for 16-24 year olds in Oxfordshire who have experienced the following issues:
- Separation from or loss of family
- Past family experiences such as trauma, abuse, neglect, family breakdown, parent drug and alcohol addiction, parent mental health or disability issues
- Challenging behaviours which have resulted from their experiences
- Needs resulting from drug and alcohol issues, anger management, low self-esteem, self-harm, mental health, learning disability and domestic abuse
Providers of YPSA include Response, Oxfordshire Youth, Connection Support, Key2 Futures, Sanctuary Housing, A2 Dominion, and Oxfordshire County Council.
The guide covers important topics, such as:
- Understanding and embracing anxiety triggers
- Coping techniques and preparing for life in halls
- How to deal with financial pressures
- Managing academic pressures
- The importance of a healthy lifestyle
Some of the insights this guide offers are the following:
- 42% of university students experience a serious psychological issue for which they felt they needed professional help.
- The same percentage of students accessed counselling support last year, indicating that help is readily available at university.
- In January 2021, 63% of students said their mental health had worsened since the start of the academic year.
- 58% of students who struggle to manage their money say it affects their mental health negatively.
Strut Safe is a volunteer-operated and non-judgemental support line. We will stay on the phone with you until you arrive safely at your destination, no matter where you are going or where you have come from. We stand in solidarity with marginalised people and are unaligned with the police. We provide kindness and reassurance to anyone who needs it during their travels.
Strut Safe is open Friday & Saturday (7PM – 3AM) and Sunday (7PM – 1AM) and you can call them on 0333 335 0026.
Orchard Baptist Church have several youth groups meeting regularly. They make it their priority to welcome, encourage and nurture their youth.
They often meet up for a range of trips and activities. Currently there are three regular groups meeting: Sunday Youth, Boys’ Group and Girls’ Group.
Kidlington Baptist Church run both religious and non-religious youth groups for a multitude of ages (0-18). The groups have a variety of games, crafts, activities etc.
