The Bracknell Forest Community Network provides support for adults and their carers living with a variety of mental health conditions. This includes dementia, anxiety and depression.
Support groups and events
Bracknell Forest Community Network
Befriending services
The Ark Trust befriending service
Do you, or someone you know, live in Bracknell Forest and feel lonely and isolated?
The Ark Trust's befriending service provides a circle of support and helps to build community connections. It is free for adults with long term health conditions or mobility issues.
If you do not think you are eligible for their support, you are still welcome to contact them. They can connect you to other organisations, groups and services that can help you.
Their office is open Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm. You can contact The Ark Trust by:
- email: community@theark.org.uk
- phone: 01344 266911
Age UK Berkshire befriending service
Age UK Berkshire provide a free befriending service in Reading, Bracknell and West Berkshire. Their team of dedicated and caring volunteers visit clients in their own homes or speak to them on the phone. They provide valuable companionship and friendly conversation.
Visit Befriending at Age UK for more information.
You can contact Age UK Berkshire by:
- email: info@ageukberkshire.org.uk
- phone: 0118 959 4242
Transport help
Keep Mobile
Keep Mobile are an accessible transport service for people who need assistance due to their age or disability. Their mission is to help people unable to use mainstream transport lead a full and independent life.
For more information visit Keep Mobile.
The Ark Trust
The Ark Trust run a volunteer transport service for people who live in Bracknell Forest and have reduced mobility or a disability and need help getting to places like their GP or social groups.
There is a charge for this service and you must book in advance.
To find out more, contact The Ark Trust by:
- email: community@theark.org.uk
- phone: 01344 266911
Contact information
Dementia Adviser
Contact the dementia adviser by:
- email: dementia.adviser@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- phone: 01189 046900
For out of hours emergency mental health support, phone 0800 129 9999.
For out of hours emergency social care support, phone 01344 351999.
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