Loose Ends is a drop-centre in Newbury serving food to the homeless and vulnerable. The preparation and serving of healthy, hot meals is the group's main function but groceries, tins, toiletries and clean clothes are also offered to all those in need. The volunteers strive…

The MEAM Approach West Berkshire is a multi-agency partnership approach to working with people with multiple complex needs and complicating factors around homelessness including substance misuse, contact with the criminal justice system and mental health needs. The approach works by creating a partnership of systems…

Domestic violence affects men too - Talk it over! The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for male victims of domestic violence and abuse offering emotional support, practical advice and information on a wide range of services. Calls welcomed from all men - in heterosexual…

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is the term used to describe procedures that involve the removal of part or all of the external female genitalia. These procedures are also referred to as 'cutting', 'female circumcision' and 'initiation'. FGM is a harmful "cultural" practice, but it is…

01344 786543       FAX 01344 786535 Email:  edt@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Use a different number for people experiencing mental distress Help and support for people with mental health problems.

Trust House Reading provides free and confidential specialist sexual violence support services to men, women and children living in Berkshire.  This support is available to survivors of historical or recent experiences of rape and sexual abuse and supporters of survivors including friends or family. Support services…

REFUGE - THAMES VALLEY INDEPENDENT SEXUAL VIOLENCE ADVISORY SERVICE supports anyone living in the Thames Valley area who has experienced, or is at risk of experiencing, sexual assault or rape. The service is open to everyone over the age of 16, regardless of gender or…

Reading Refugee Support Group’s vision is for an inclusive society where refugees and asylum-seekers of diverse cultural backgrounds are treated with respect; where their essential needs are met; where they can find access to their legal rights and where they are enabled to play a…

The Solace Centre is a Sexual Assault Referral Centre, a free service which provides local communities with a safe, discreet and caring environment to support all victims of rape and sexual assault.  It is a 24/7 service that is accessible to any person of any…

An excellent easy read guide for people with learning disabilities produced by the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities. The Mental Health Foundation also incorporates the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.  

For advice from Parents and Children Together (PACT) on: domestic violence poverty mental Health substance misuse housing education unemployment debt childcare anti-social behaviour Drop-in sessions at Alana House, Broadway House Newbury run by Parents and Children Together (PACT) Every Friday 1.30pm to 3.30pm. One to…

Are you worried about your own or someone else's alcohol and/or drug use?  Swanswell can offer free, confidential help if you live in West Berkshire. The Swanswell telephone support service is ideal for anyone who wants to cut down their drinking.

Racing Welfare offers support to people employed or formerly employed in the British Thoroughbred Horseracing and Breeding industry, including their dependants.  If you need help/support with any of the following call the Racing Welfare helpline: Welfare Accidents & Injuries Benefits Money Advice Illness and Disability…

Promoting inclusion for disabled people across West Berkshire (and beyond). The Independent Living Network was formed in 2010 by 8 local groups and organisations. Representing disabled people and their carers. The purpose of the Independent Living Network is to form a network user lead organisation…