Sunrise Multicultural Project support people from various ethnic groups in Banbury and the surrounding area, and more recently asylum seekers and refugees who have moved to the area. We aim to help people socialise, make friends and take part in activities within the groups and Banbury community. The project runs children’s Saturday Clubs, youth clubs, ladies drop in groups and ESOL classes.
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OCCAC exists to serve the Chinese community in Oxfordshire by providing independent quality advice and services that enable them to gain equal access to public resources, improve their quality of life, and integrate into society. OCCAC also provides health and mental health talks, and supports mental health clients and their carers. Peer support groups are run by the organisation in Oxford and Abingdon, and telephone advice is given Mondays 10am to 4pm.
The Muslim Community Helpline is a confidential, non-judgemental listening and emotional support service.
Provides care, support, education and training for people with mental illness and help to relatives and carers.
The Polish Psychologists’ Association (PPA) has been helping Poles living in the UK since 2006. Their mission is to provide professional services in the field of mental health and personal development. They aim to promote knowledge and psychological awareness to the widest possible audience. They currently have branches in London, Oxford, Cambridge and Leicester.
The PPA’s services include psychological consultations, family counseling, coaching sessions, career counselling, and educational workshops at the Women’s Academy.
Short-term counselling is available and includes up to three one-to-one sessions with a psychologist (support, crisis intervention, referral to other services). Long-term therapy is also on offer which involves a an in-depth exploration of a client’s mental health. This takes the shape of regular weekly meetings with a dedicated psychologist. Self-referrals welcome, contact via email or telephone.
Refugee Resource has two core activities: counselling and psychotherapy and mentoring for people adjusting to life in the UK. They also offer a women’s social and educational group, advocacy, employment help, information and signposting, plus training and consultation for professionals.
Going to university is an exciting time, but the change it brings can be overwhelming. Moving away from home, making new friends and being responsible for your own learning. It is a new sense of independence for many. The Ideal Flatmate website gives you an insight into looking after your mental health whilst being a student.
Youth Challenge Oxfordshire is a local charity supporting young people aged 13–21 years to develop personal confidence and resilience. Through weekly youth group sessions they deliver a fun but challenging programme of personal development, team work and social education, so that they can make good decisions that will set them up for a bright future.
We are a youth-led, open-access youth club, offering informal learning through fun and engaging activities. Our goal is to build meaningful relationships with young people aged 11-18 years in Oxford’s regeneration areas.
We engage young people through:
Youth voice activities
Youth clubs
Multi-sports sessions
Detached work in various community settings
Partnerships with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations
The Young Women’s Music Project (YWMP) is an educational charity based in Oxford, which provides an inclusive and supportive space for young women aged 14-21 to make music together, learn new skills, express themselves, and grow in confidence. In the free music sessions and workshops, the young women make and record music, plan and hold gigs and events, and discuss issues affecting young people.