{"id":88,"date":"2023-10-18T16:16:35","date_gmt":"2023-10-18T15:16:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/wceds\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2026-06-03T14:01:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T13:01:00","slug":"general-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/oxfordhealth.nhs.uk\/bceds\/resources\/general-support\/","title":{"rendered":"General mental health support"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are many organisations and resources available to support mental health and wellbeing. Below is a guide to local and national services that can provide advice, support, and a listening ear for anyone experiencing mental health challenges.<\/p>\n

Local mental health charities<\/h2>\n
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Buckinghamshire Mind<\/h3>\n

Buckinghamshire Mind<\/a> is a local charity providing mental health support and advice.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Lindengate<\/h3>\n

Lindengate Charity<\/a><\/span><\/span> is a mental health and wellbeing charity based near Wendover in Buckinghamshire. It uses gardening, conservation, and other nature-based activities to support people\u2019s mental and physical health.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

National mental health support<\/h2>\n
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Mind<\/h3>\n

Mind<\/a>\u00a0offers advice, support, and over 60 information booklets on mental health topics. Whether you\u2019re living with a mental health condition or supporting someone who is, Mind provides vital resources.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Local NHS support<\/h2>\n
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Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies<\/a> provides free, confidential NHS support for adults experiencing common mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, stress, panic, OCD and PTSD.<\/p>\n

The service offers evidence-based therapies including CBT, counselling, guided self-help, and wellbeing courses, with support available online, by phone, and in person across Buckinghamshire. The service accepts self-referrals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Buckinghamshire Recovery College<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

Buckinghamshire Recovery College<\/a>\u00a0is an NHS-supported mental health recovery service.\u00a0It offers free courses, workshops, and activities designed to help people improve their mental wellbeing, build confidence, and manage their recovery.<\/p>\n

Rather than providing therapy or medical treatment directly, the college uses an educational and peer-support approach. Courses are co-designed and co-taught by:<\/p>\n