Last updated:
22nd March 2024
Local and National Support Options
The below options should be considered alongside, or before, accessing either MHST, Emotional Wellbeing Hub or specialist services.
Online peer support - Tellmi app
Tellmi is a safe, anonymous app where you can talk about absolutely anything, giving you the tools to manage your own mental health and support others. From anxiety to autism, dating to depression, self-harm to self-esteem. Moderators pre-check everything to keep you safe and in-house counsellors are always on hand if you need extra support.
This service has been commissioned to provide support for young people aged 11-18yrs across West Berkshire NHS in partnership with West Berkshire, Reading, and Wokingham Borough Councils.
Use the online version of Tellmi
The Tellmi App can be downloaded from Google Play Store or Apple Store.
ARC Information and Counselling
Arc offer free and confidential youth counselling, via self-referral route by parent/carer, www.arcweb.org.uk This is available for young people aged 11+.
There is also an option for adults, although this incurs a cost.
LGBTQIA+
There are various organisations available, please click on the appropriate link below.
Stonewall
Mermaid
Support U Student Support
Autistic Pride Reading
EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance)
Other Local or National services
Other local or national services can be accessed by contacting the Emotional Wellbeing Hub and giving a brief overview of the area of need, this will result in either a self-help information sheet or a few, more specialist options.
Also, the LOCAL OFFER and CARE AND SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES pages are a good source of information for local support resources.