Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we all think and act about mental health problems. We want attitudes and behaviour towards people with mental health problems to improve, so that they do not have to live in shame, isolation and silence.
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The Stress Management Society is a UK based non profit organisation focused on helping individuals and organisations better understand, manage and reduce stress. Through education, practical tools, national campaigns and workplace programmes, they support people to build resilience and improve wellbeing. Their mission is to create a happier, healthier and more sustainable world by changing the way stress is recognised, talked about and addressed in everyday life and at work.
The Loss Foundation is a UK based charity that is run by health professionals, offering support groups and social events in London and Oxford for people who have lost a loved one to cancer. See website for details.
They do walk and talks all over the country and also offer online support events.
Archway provides a pathway of support to develop positive well-being, reduce isolation and encourage increased social contact both within Archway’s own services and in the wider community. They are a registered charity providing a pathway of support to alleviate the hurt and distress, and the impact on mental and physical health, caused by loneliness and social isolation.
Most social contact roles within Archway are performed by volunteers who are trained to support people in Oxfordshire
Provides a variety of free and confidential services around sexual health and HIV to anyone over 16. This includes outreach sessions, advocacy work, training and counselling. Supports vulnerable adults who may be suffering emotional or physical difficulties as a result of living with HIV.
The Tandem Befriending Service provides one-to-one befriending outside the home to people aged 18 or over in the Oxford area who have been through a period of mental ill health and are looking to rebuild their lives. Befriending helps rebuild confidence and explore new interests and activities. Referrals are accepted from a professional statutory/voluntary organisation or self-referral with 2 references.
SelfharmUK is a project dedicated to supporting young people impacted by self-harm, providing a safe space to talk, ask any questions and be honest about what is going on in your life.
The Professional body for psychiatrists in the UK. Publishes a wide range of books and materials for professionals and the general public.
SMART Recovery is a non-profit organisation providing a science-based programme to help people recover from any type of addictive behaviour. Trained facilitators support a network of self-help meetings and online help. For details of local groups please see the website.
Response work with children, young people, and their families to help them have a healthy approach to their well-being and mental health and live in a safe and supportive environment.