Talking about your worries and problems can be a very good way of releasing some of the stress that can build up when you’re a Carer. Your family, friends and the medical and social work team can all listen to your concerns.

But sometimes it's best to talk to someone who knows exactly what you’re going through, because it's happening to them too. Other Carers can offer kindness, sympathy, understanding and advice, and they can make you feel less isolated.

How to meet other Carer

There are a variety of support groups in Oxfordshire that you can join to meet other Carers. Some meet at venues, others in their own homes and some using technology such as the internet or telephone.

Carers Oxfordshire has details of the different options available to you and will be able to answer any question you may have about joining a group.

Talking it over with someone

We want to make sure that people have easy access to psychological therapies to help improve their health and wellbeing. Talking Space (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies in Oxfordshire) offer a range of therapies such as:

• Self help reading material
• On-line Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and other internet packages
• Telephone support to use the self help programmes
• Group Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Individual Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Individual Counselling

How to get in touch

The Talking Space service can be contacted via your GP or by contacting the service directly by telephone 01865 325777 or via email at talkingspace@nhs.net

Local contacts

Carers Oxfordshire

Tel: 0845 050 7666

Email: carersoxfordshire@oxfordshire.gov.uk

Go to: www.carersoxfordshire.org.uk

Relate Oxfordshire

Relationship counseling available via several centres’ in Oxfordshire

Website: http://relate-oxfordshire.org

Address: 33 Iffley Road, Oxford, OX4 1EA

Tel: 01865 242960 (Oxford) 01295 258141 Banbury

Email: appointments@relate-oxfordshire.org(General enquiries)

The Oxford Samaritans

Confidential and emotional support for people experiencing feelings of distress or despair

Website: http://www.samaritans.org

Address: 60 Magdalen Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX4 1RB

Tel: 01865 722122

Email: jo@samaritans.org

Alzheimer’s Society (Oxfordshire Services)

Support if someone close to you has memory problems or dementia

Website: http://www.alzheimers.org.uk

Address: 28 Crown Road, Wheatley, Oxford, OX33 1UL

Tel: 01865 876508

Email: oxfordbranch@alzheimers.org.uk

The Listening Centre

Counselling service for those on limited incomes

Website: www.thelisteningcentre.org.uk

Address: Leys Children’s Centre, Cuddesdon Corner, 61-63, Cuddesdon Way, Blackbird Leys, Oxford OX4 6SB    

Tel: 01865 794794

Oxford Women’s Counselling Centre

Counselling for women in Oxford by women counsellors

Website: http://www.oxwcc.co.uk                                                                 

Tel: 01865 725617

The ISIS Centre

Free counseling and psychotherapy available on the NHS for anyone over 18 and living in Oxfordshire
Address: Dartington House, 55 Little Clarendon Street, Oxford OX1 2HS
Tel: 01865 556648

Archway Foundation

A befriending service for Oxford and city areas

Website: http://www.archwayfoundation.org.uk

Address: The Archway Foundation, Jack Straws Lane, Headington, Oxford, OX3 0DL

Tel: 01865 790552

Eve (every voice equal) - Women's Wellbeing Project

A registered charity for women of all ages, ethnicity, disability and backgrounds to help fulfill their potential

Website: www.evewomenswellbeing.org

Address: Building 549, Heyford Park Community Centre, Heyford Park, Bicester, Oxon, OX25 5TE

Tel: 01869 232461

Asian Mental Health Line

The Asian Mental Health Helpline for the South East that offers a culturally sensitive listening ear and information service. Support is available in all South Asian languages.

Website: www.rethink.org

Tel: 0800 800 2073 (helpline)

Email: asianline@rethink.org

OxfordCruse

Counseling for people affected by bereavement

Website: www.oxfordcruse.co.uk

Address: Oxford Branch, Wesley Memorial Hall, New Inn Hall Street, Oxford

Tel: 01865 245398 (Oxford)

Address: Banbury Branch, P.O. Box 541, Banbury

Tel: 01295 266350 (Banbury)

Email: info@oxfordcruse.co.uk

National Contacts

British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy

Advice on a range of services to help meet the needs of anyone seeking information about counseling and psychotherapy

Website: http://www.bacp.co.uk

Address: 15 St. John’s Business Park, Lutterworth LE17 4HB,

Tel: 01455 883300 (General enquiries)

Email: bacp@bacp.co.uk

Horsesmouth Mentoring

A social network for informal mentoring

 Website: www.horsesmouth.co.uk

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers

A trust for Carers which provides support                                                             

Address: London Office, The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, Unit 14, Bourne Court, Southend Road, Woodford Green, Essex, IG8 8HD

Website: http://www.Carers.org/getting-help  and www.Carers.org/Carers-centres
Tel: 0844 8004361

Email: info@Carers.org

Please note: The organisations listed on this page are not endorsed or recommended by Oxfordshire County Council and the contact details are provided for information only.

Please feel free to contact any of the organisations on this fact sheet yourself. If required, Carers Oxfordshire can also help you further. You can contact them on 0845 050 7666, Monday to Thursday 08:30-17:00, Friday 08:30-16:00