Mental health resources
Helplines and forums for emotional support
Samaritans for emotional support (open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year) by freephone on 116 123, or reach the Oxford Samaritans on 01865 722 122.
• 24/7 Mental Health hotline for Oxfordshire designed to take pressure off 111, this round-the-clock helpline will make it quicker and easier for people in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire to get the right advice they need for their mental health. Please call (Adults) 01865 904 997 or (Children and young people) 01865 904 998.
• CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) for men in the UK who need to talk or find information and support. Call 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight, 365 days a year).
• Elefriends for a supportive online community, a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
Advice and help for looking after yourself and your family
Oxfordshire Mind
Practical advice for mental health during isolation |
NHS: Every Mind Matters
Advie and practical tips. Build a presonalised mind plan |
Oxford Parent Infant Project
Taking care of yourself and your baby or toddler at this time |
Education Endowment Foundation Video
Fun video to help you and your child establish a daily routine |
ELSA: Children's Social and Emotional Support
Fun & engaging resources to support your child's wellbeing at this time |
Mind and Soul Foundation
Bridging the gap between mental health and Christian sprituality |
CWMT: Working from home
Working from home: Wellbeing action pack |
The Huge Bag of Worries
Youtube story: a funny and reassuring look at dealing with worries and anxiety |
Counselling and Therapy
OTS: Oxford Therapy & Counselling Centre
OTS are offering:
* Free on-line support groups for people in the Oxfordshire community
* Free on-line training for local practitioners
* On-line 'assessment and referral' & counselling and psychotherapy
* A list of resources for both the public and practitioners.
Money and Benefits
Your Oxfordshire
Practical advice about how to get support as well as ideas of things to keep you entertained, like our wonderful online library!
Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire
Citizens Advice West Oxfordshire are reducing all their face to face services to essential only. They have suspended their Benefits in Practice services at Broadshires and Wychwood and are redirecting clients to the Adviceline number 0300 330 9049 or the Help to Claim number 0800 144 8 444. Online help can be found at www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Oxfordshire Specialist Advice Service for people eligible for social care support is still giving telephone advice and support on 01865 410660.
Cottsway
Cottsway tenants can still contact Cottsway via their dedicated helpline for money advice 0300 303 8618 or at cottsway.housing@citizensadvicewestoxon.org.uk Greensquare tenants in West Oxfordshire and Cherwell can contact Cottsway via greensquareha@citizensadvicewestoxon.org.uk
So many people in our community feel the weight of debt, and we are passionate about helping to release anyone we can from a life sentence of debt and poverty. At St Mary's we are working with Christians Against Poverty to bring good news, hope and freedom. If you need support, we'd love to hear from you.
Everyone has questions about what life is all about. We believe that everyone should have a chance to share those questions, explore the Christian faith and give their point of view.
Alpha is a place where you can ask those questions in an honest, friendly and open environment. We'll be running a course again in the Autumn, but in the meantime, find out more here...