SIGNPOSTING
AND INFO FOR CARERS

Organisations and services that offer guidance and support

CARERS & FRIENDS

PHONE, TEXT & ONLINE

IN A CRISIS

Call 111

Ask for the Mental Health Helpline for non emergency mental health support. Call 111.

Samaritans Oxford

Free listening service & crisis support. Open 24/7. Call: 116 123, email: [email protected].

VISIT SAMARITANS

SHOUT

Text SHOUT to 85258 for free text support in a crisis.
Lines open 24/7.

NON EMERGENCY

Oxfordshire Mind

01865 247788. Text 07451 277 973 (9am-4pm). Free peer support services. Website

SANE line

0300 304 7000 (4.30-10.30pm daily). Emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including families, friends and carers. Website

CALM

0800 58 58 58, (5pm to midnight). Anonymous, free support, information and signposting. Website

OK Rehab

0800 326 5559 for guidance and support with substance misuse and co-occurring mental health problems. Website

Papyrus Hopeline 24/7

0800 068 4141 (9am-10pm). Text 07786 209 697. Confidential suicide prevention advice for young people. Professional, non-judgmental support, advice and info. Website

Age UK Oxfordshire

01865 411288, leave your name and number for a call back. Advice and assistance to older people. Website

IN-PERSON SUPPORT

Oxfordshire Safe Haven

In-person support for a mental health crisis. To self-refer, call 01865 903037 (phone lines are open from 5pm). Open seven days a week from 6-10pm. Calling first is essential. Website

Oxfordshire Talking Therapies

Free NHS mental health service for Oxfordshire including one-to-one support, courses, groups and employment support. Website

SUPPORT HUBS

Hub of Hope

A national mental health database, bringing help and support together in one place. Website

Oxford Hub

Practical support service to those who need shopping collecting, picking up prescriptions, phone check-ins and much more. Website

Sport in Mind

A wide range of free physical activities (sport, dance and exercise) to improve the lives of people experiencing mental ill health. Website

CARERS, FAMILIES & FRIENDS

Caring for someone with mental ill health can be both rewarding and stressful. It is important that carers are able to find time for themselves and an outlet for their own feelings. The organisations listed below can assist in providing both practical and emotional support.

Carers Oxfordshire

Free information, advice, access to carers' groups, training, wellbeing events, plus and one-to-one support. Call 01235 424715, email [email protected]. Website

Rethink - Oxford Carers Support Service

One-to-one emotional and practical support. Groups in Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Didcot, Henley, Oxford and Wallingford. 01865 904499. Website

Youth Mental Health Foundation

Support for Parents of Young People who self-harm. Website

Carers UK

Advice, information and support for carers nationally, plus campaigns for carers’ rights. 0808 808 7777. Website

Oxfordshire Recovery College

Free courses for the community to better manage and understand mental health. Delivered by experts through training and lived experience.
01865 779 613, ORC website

Mental Health First Aid

Training to spot the signs and symptoms of mental ill health, provide initial support and guide a person towards professional help. Carers receive a discount.
01865 455822, Restore training pages

OTHER PRACTICAL SUPPORT

POhWER

Oxfordshire Advocacy Hub support people facing difficult issues, wanting to make their voice heard. Statutory and non-statutory advocacy services to Oxfordshire residents. Website

Oxford Mindfulness Centre

Free weekly online mindfulness sessions, alongside an introductory course to mindfulness as well as podcasts and other brilliant mindfulness resources. Website

Action for Happiness

A movement of people committed to building a happier and more caring society. Practical tips online, local groups, free calendars and toolkits for children. Website

Self Compassion

Dr Kristin Neff's website contains self-compassion practices, guided exercises, research and information on self-compassion. Website

OXFORDSHIRE MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP

The partnership brings together NHS and third sector expertise to improve access and integrate service provision to get people back into employment, education, stable accommodation and relationships.

Connection Support

Help people in Oxford to become safely and sustainably housed and live as independently as possible. Website

Elmore

Supporting people where mental ill health combines with other needs, such as physical health, finances, accommodation, substance use, learning needs and vulnerabilities. Website

Oxford Health

Providing physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire. Website

Oxfordshire Mind

Providing advice and support for anyone with a mental health problem. Website

Response

Helping people with mental ill heath to live in an independent, safe and supportive environment. Website

Restore

Helping people to re-emerge from mental ill health, through therapeutic recovery groups, coaching towards work or their own goals, and learning opportunities. Homepage

RESTORE BETTER MENTAL HEATH