MIND is a good place to start. They provide general guidance about available support and services, information about legal rights, and information about types of mental health problems, amongst other things. Download this handy leaflet Emotional Wellbeing West Berkshire - Guide to Local Mental Health Services Z card listing useful information and contact details.
If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, or are stuggling to cope, you can use the information below to find support groups and services that can give you help and support:
If you feel that you need help and support, listed below are some services that can help:
The West Berkshire Directory Mental Health Services provides links to charities and organisations related to mental health based in West Berkshire.
There are various other charities that can provide information and guidance about mental health, some are listed below:
A safety risk may be, for example:-
- thoughts of harming yourself or someone else
- having done something to hurt yourself
- feeling really upset about something
Who to contact:
In an EMERGENCY:
If you feel that either yourself, or others, are in immediate danger of serious harm call 999 and ask for help.
Monday to Friday
5pm to 9am : Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) - Call 0300 365 9999
All Day Saturday and Sunday
Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) - Call 0300 365 9999
Carers assessments help work out what support you need.
Legally, anyone who provides or intends to provide a substantial amount of care on a regular basis can have a carer's assessment.
Further information can be found at Help for Carers from West Berkshire Council
The Carers Assessment form can be completed online at Assess Your Needs as a Carer
If you would like a Carers Assessment, a form can be completed online at Assess Your Needs as a Carer
Young Carers Project
Are you aged 5-18? Do you help look after someone in your family? We can help...
Further information, and contact details, can be found at Young Carers
8am - 8pm : Common Point of Entry (CPE) - Call 0300 365 0300
9am - 5pm : DUTY CMHT - Call 01635 2920205pm to 9am : Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Team (CRHTT) - Call 0300 365 9999
Monday - Friday