Mental health support

Sometimes you may be going through a difficult time and need some support

If you’re worried or feeling anxious or sad, there are people you can talk to you. From local to national organisations they will offer you advice, support and guidance if you are struggling with mental wellbeing. There’s plenty of apps that can help you navigate through trickier times, and you can also get in touch with professionals who are qualified to help you.

How to look after your physical and mental health

Your emotional wellbeing is just as important as your physical health. Good mental health allows you to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at you.

There’s so much you can do to better your mental wellbeing from taking part in sports and activities to joining groups, or finding a hobby. If that’s not for you, there are a lot of apps that you can download to help you manage your wellbeing. Click on the links below to find out more.

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Ask for help

From Friday 1 August 2025, the Mental Health Support Teams (MHSTs) covering West Berkshire, Reading, and Wokingham will be delivered by a new provider: Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BHFT).

New Contact Information (from Friday 1 August 2025)

There will be some changes in how you contact the MHST after 1 August.

If you need to get in touch with the MHST from 1 August, please use the following details: Email: CAMHSWestMHSTs@berkshire.nhs.uk

Phone: 0300 2473002

These contact details will only be available from Friday 1 August 2025.

Referral

If you are child/young person (CYP) and feel you need urgent help between 25 July and 1 August, follow this guidance: I need urgent help now | Children Young People and Families Online Resource.

If you are aged 16 and over, you can refer yourself by requesting a referral form via: CAMHSWestMHSTs@Berkshire.nhs.uk or by calling 0300 2473002.

More mental health support especially for young people

We worked with our partners at No5 and Reading Borough Council to produce short videos to help young people manage anxiety, understand self-help, and to feel able to ask for help when you might need some extra support..

Self care

“Self-love begins with self-care”

As results day approaches, make sure you look after yourself. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Angie shares her top tips for practicing self-care, and all the different forms it can take.

It's okay to ask for help

“Our lives have completely shifted, and we are constantly adjusting”

If you’re still feeling uncertain about what the future holds, you’re not alone. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Abbie shares her advice for anyone struggling, and why asking for help when you need it is not a bad thing.

Managing your anxiety

“We can’t always control what happens to us, but we can control how we deal with it”

Even positive changes can still make us feel anxious. @no5youngpeople Young Ambassador Gemma shared her advice for managing feelings of anxiety and learning to embrace change and spontaneity in uncertain times.