Read Finn's full recovery story today: from being unwell, to gaining real-world experience, routine and connections. Learn more about how Finn found hope at Restore.
Restore’s seven tips for ‘warmth’ are small but effective ways to support well-being. Although a time of celebration and joy, the Christmas season can be really hard for many people too. It can bring up difficult feelings and memories, and pressure to feel festive can be isolating for those struggling with their mental health.
This OCD Awareness Week, remember it is harmful when people say 'that’s so OCD'. OCD is not quirky perfectionism. OCD is real suffering. People are not 'a bit OCD' just because they like a tidy kitchen, and such talk is damaging, whereas awareness is a huge support.
From 29th September 2025 the Garden Cafe will be operating from Tuesday to Friday each week. Opening between 10am and 3pm, with hot food 12pm to 2pm. (Closed Saturday, Sunday, Monday.)
Oxfordshire Recovery College began in 2015 and has gone from strength to strength, now offering free courses on over 60 topics in mental health, all co produced and informed by lived experience. Last year the college delivered over 300 courses across Oxfordshire with over 3000 student attendances. Feedback shared shows how many people's lives have changed for the better after attending courses and finding renewed hope and confidence to go forward.
Mental Health Awareness Week offers a unique opportunity to talk and raise awareness. The thing is - everyone has mental health: it is our thoughts and feelings, our emotional well-being.
Members of Restore Garden Cafe recovery group have recently completed their Level 2 Food Safety Qualifications, building the skills and knowledge to create safe and nutritious food to serve to local customers.