Oxfordshire Mental Health Information
For any enquiry, large or small, OMHI provide information and signposting. They provide an online database of mental health and community services in Oxfordshire. A telephone information line: Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm 01865 247788. An e-mail service (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Other Organisations
The Archway Foundation
Loneliness is something we all may experience from time to time. This may not require medical help and yet some friendly support and a listening ear may be necessary to stop it becoming a major problem. On the other hand, experiencing mental health problems can result in feelings of isolation, loneliness and difficulties in making contact with others. Whatever the reason, loneliness and that awful feeling of being unwanted has become a major issue in our society today.
Individual support, opportunities for meeting with others in a supportive setting, plus invitations to events and outings are just some aspects of our service. Referrals or direct enquiries are welcome.
The Carers' Centre
Oxford Carers Centre is an independent charity offering confidential support, information and advocacy for carers of all ages in Oxford City.
A carer is anyone, of any age, who looks after a relative, friend or neighbour who needs support because of illness, disability or a special condition.
Cranstoun Drugs Services
Libra is an independent charity offering free and confidential support, information and structured counselling to anyone who feels they have a problem with alcohol or drugs and their families.
Contact at The Old Music Hall 106-108 Cowley Road Oxford OX4 1XA. Tel 01865 403160. E-mail: (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Face2Face Youth Counselling Service
Face to Face offers counselling to young people aged 9-19 years old. Tel: 01993 892420 (Enquiries)
ISIS
NHS professional counselling and psychotherapy service open to Oxfordshire residents.Self referral for anyone over the age of 18 living in or registered with a GP in Oxfordshire. For further details contact 55 Little Clarendon Street Oxford OX1 2HS or phone 01865 556648.
Lifeline - Oxford Eating Disorders Support
Support for people with eating disorders such as bulimia, anorexia and compulsive eating.
Contact at:c/o The King's Centre, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0ES. Tel: 07766 709405
Oxfordshire Mind
Oxfordshire Mind provides a free confidential information and advice service on all issues relating to mental health. Mind's services are geared to help individuals, relatives and carers of those who are, or have been, experiencing mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, stress, loneliness and schizophrenia.
Mental health awareness training is available to employers and those supporting people with mental health difficulties.
Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service
The Mind Wellbeing Service provides information, short courses and peer support groups helping people along the pathway to improved wellbeing and better mental health.
Oxford Cruse
Provides counselling for people affected by bereavement. Contact at Wesley Memorial Hall New Inn Hall Street OXFORD OX1 2DH or 01865 245398 (helpline).
Oxford Depression Support Group
Small group where people with depression can offer each other mutual support.
If you would like more information telephone 01865 552640 (evenings only).
Oxford Friend
As part of the national Friend organisation, Oxford Friend offers counselling as well as information and general support for anyone who would like to discuss issues regarding sexual orientation. The service is confidential and free.
Oxford Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Centre
This service provides free confidential support to women who have experienced sexual abuse, harassment or domestic violence.
Headspace - at the Mill
A drop-in space for students feeling the pressure. Meet on Tuesdays 7.00-9.30pm.
Contact at: The Mill, 46 Cowley Road, Oxford, OX4 1HZ. Telephone: 01865 263758.
Oxford Mental Health Forum
The aim of Oxford Mental Health Forum is to provide the opportunity for people affected by mental illness, including service users, carers, family and friends of sufferers, those working within the mental health profession, and others not included in the above group, but who are also affected, to have their say on local services and issues. A key aim of the forum is to provide discussion to allow the sharing of experiences, ideas, and views to help influence future research and service provision.
Oxfordshire Mental Health Matters
Oxfordshire Mental Health Matters is a small, independent charity providing a service to the county. They provide information and advice on any subject relating to mental health; allies advocacy - help for in-patients in Oxfordshire's psychiatric hospitals to make their voices heard and training - workshops on a range of mental health topics. Free volunteer training. Specialist training by request.
Oxfordshire Mindfulness
Oxfordshire Mindfulness offer Mindfulness training sessions, as well as information on Mindfulness and links to other Mindfulness pages.
Programmes are ongoing.
The Samaritans
The Samaritans provide emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress and despair, including those which may lead to suicide. They are available by telephone 24 hours a day, every day.
The service can be contacted at 64 Magdalen Road Oxford OX4 1RB. Telephone: 01865 722122, National Helpline: 08457 90 90 90. If the local line is engaged, a call to the national helpline may be diverted to the nearest line.
Re-Energise The Sports & Social Group for Body & Mind
Re-Energise is an Oxford based mental health, user-run sports and social group. It focuses on befriending and socialising, as well as sports activities. Members meet entirely in the community, away from professionals and (to some) stigmatising mental health venues. We are a great place for people moving on from a service, or those who want to move away from professional involvement. Re-energize is a stepping stone back into the world outside of mental health, providing people with fun things to do, with friends to socialise with. Everyone who has had a mental health diagnosis is welcome to join us. We have no waiting lists or other signing up bureaucracy. We currently have twenty members, of mixed age and gender. However, people do move on from the group as a stepping stone back into their own goals and aspirations, and routinely we have new members joining us. The needs Re-energize meets include: battling isolation and loneliness; the wish to do activities and socialise; the want to be in the community and not segregated from it; and the desire to have fun and enjoyment.
Contast (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). Telephone: 07792 849 261 or 07778 651 892
Talking Space
TalkingSpace are a service that provides free talking therapies for people who live in Oxfordshire coping with mild to moderate levels of anxiety and depression. For further information, please visit the web site.