Supporting our communities together – Mental Health Awareness Week
This Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May), we’re shining a light on community, this year’s theme as chosen by the Mental Health Foundation. Community, and how we connect with it, plays a vital role in protecting and supporting our mental health.
We know that a strong, connected community can make a world of difference. That’s why we’re committed to being more than just a landlord, we’re here for your wellbeing, too.
Whether you're struggling with stress, loneliness, anxiety, or just feeling a bit low, help is available.
Our Community Hub
The Community Hub is a great place to discover support for a wide range of areas like housing, employment, as well as debt support and mental health resources. Agencies like Citizens Advice, Bucks Adult Learning, Helping Hand and Connections Support are there on a regular basis. No need to book an appointment, just turn up and speak to a member of our team. It runs every Tuesday, 9:45am – 11:45am at the Vineyard Church in Aylesbury.
Our Welfare Team
Our Welfare Help and Advice Team offers confidential support and guidance on financial worries, benefits, and tenancy issues. These challenges can take a toll on mental health, so don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need too. We’re here to help you through tough times.
Local Mental Health Support Near You
If you're looking for more specialised support, there are excellent organisations across the areas we operate that can help:
Mind (Local Branches)
Mind offers support groups, counselling, and helplines in most counties:
Buckinghamshire Mind
Oxford Mind
Mind BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes)
Herts Mind Network
Berkshire West Your Mind Matters
Northamptonshire Mind
NHS Talking Therapies
Free, confidential talking therapy services are available in each county. You don’t need a GP referral and can self-refer online:
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies
TalkingSpace Plus (Oxfordshire)
Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service
Hertfordshire Wellbeing Service
Talking Therapies Berkshire
Northamptonshire IAPT
Community Mental Health Charities
Connection Support (Bucks, Oxon, and beyond) – housing, mental health, and social support.
Mind in Mid Herts – peer support and training across Hertfordshire.
Let’s Keep Talking
This week, we encourage all residents to reach out, whether it’s to a neighbour, a friend, a local service, or to us.
If you’d like to talk to someone or find out more about what’s available locally, please visit our Community Hub or contact our Welfare Team.
