Guide to Mental Health Resources for Reading Athletes/parents and coaches).
With the recent Government announcement of a second lock down on Thursday 5th November 2020 until December (and potentially extended)- we hope that information regarding the following resources may help you if you are feeling anxious, stressed, depressed or unable to cope for any reason.
Struggling to cope emotionally is recognised as one of the key effects of lockdown and we want to stress that you are not alone if you are going through such feelings. This is a common occurrence and asking for help is a sign of strength as it shows we care for our mental wellbeing and the wellbeing of people around us.
We hope this guide to resources you can access will be helpful:
KOOTH is a free online counselling service open to Berkshire residents aged 11 years to 19 years. You can sign up for free . Counsellors are available from 12 noon to 10 pm on Mondays to Fridays and at weekends too. Please sign up for free with this confidential service by visiting Kooth.com. You can access via tablet/lap top or mobile phone.
The NHS Every Mind Matters website also has expert advice and practical tips on how to look after your mental health and wellbeing. Link is: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/
Young Minds, mental health support for young people, parents and teachers. Link: https://youngminds.org.uk
Mind UK -General Mental health advice and support. https://www.mind.org.uk
Helpline for mental health sufferers- https://www.samaritans.org
Berkshire CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services, self -referrals https://cypf.berkshirewhealthcare.nhs.uk/ourservices/children-and-adolescent-mental-health-services-camhs/
No5 Young People’s Counselling Service -101 Oxford Road Reading.RG1 7UD.
This provides a free confidential counselling and emotional support to anyone between the ages of 11 years to 25 years. Website: No5-counselling.
Tel: 0118 901 5668-do not leave a message as no-one is in the office.
Bharti Dhir.
Welfare Officer-Reading Athletics Club