Mental Health

If you have a problem health problem which is causing you or your family difficulties in everyday living you may be able to get help.

If you feel you need help either for yourself, a friend or a member of your family, contact your doctor, health visitor or district nurse. They will be able to advise you and / or put you in touch with people who can offer help and support.

The Community Mental Health Team may also be able to help. The team is made up of people from local Health Services and Bracknell Forest Social Services and, depending on your needs and circumstances, they may be able to arrange or provide:

An assessment of need under the Mental Health Act 1983. This involves talking through what help may be needed.
Counselling, support and information on benefits and voluntary groups
Attendance at a self-help group
Treatment in hospital
A Police And Criminal Evidence (PACE) service where a professional will be an advocate on behalf of a vulnerable adult undergoing an interview while in Police custody)
Psychology, psychotherapy and psychiatrist services
Personal, practical and social care and support in your home if you are living independently (home care)
Meals during the week for those people unable to provide for themselves by any other means
Aids, equipment and house adaptations to help with daily living
Day services or Resource Centres to develop everyday living skills joint in activities, meet new people and train for a job
Short-term care (respite) can help you to experience life away from home and gives carers a break. Sometimes respite can be arranged in your own home
Residential or Nursing Home Care provides a long-term home and the opportunity to develop independent living skills
Housing advice about what housing options are available to you
Help with travel

Other sources of help and information

Health Information Service
Free information on health matters
Tel: 0800 665 544
MIND
For people affected by mental health problems
Tel: 08457 660163
Rethink
Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life.
Tel: 0845 456 0455 / 01344 429139
Samaritans
Support for people in crisis, including carers
Tel: 01344 455556 or 08457 909 090
SANELINE
For people with mental health problems, and their carers
Tel: 08457 678 000