This service is available to the residents of:

Berkshire West Reading West Berkshire Wokingham

All of us are faced with ups, downs and difficult challenges: We understand that when you’re struggling, you may be feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed and need some encouragement and support. As Community Connectors, we have expert knowledge of our local area and can work together with you to access the local support that you need right now.

Who is this suitable for?

We are part of a multi-disciplinary team of mental health specialists, working with our colleagues employed by Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust to support anyone who is over 18 and experiencing significant mental health problems that are impacting your life and wellbeing.

What can I expect?

At your first appointment, we’ll discuss what’s going on for you so we can understand your needs and will work with you to plan how we can help. This may include supporting you to access practical advice, guidance and, if required, connect you to other services and/or treatments in the community that can help you achieve your goals.

What kind of support is available?

  • Information and guidance around emotional and physical wellbeing
  • More time to help make sense of difficulties
  • Practical support to access community resources
  • Brief interventions around ways of coping with stress and anxiety
  • Access to a mental health pharmacist from Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, to help with medication issues
  • Links to other mental health services and providers of therapy
  • Links to local services, charities and organisations, such as drug and alcohol services, housing, finance, Citizens Advice
  • Support with employment

Fees

There is no charge for this service.

How can I access this service?

Referrals come through the MHICS Team directly. There are three MHICS Teams working across Berkshire West:

  • Reading MHICS Team
  • Wokingham MHICS Team
  • West Berkshire MHICS Team

This programme is delivered in partnership with Berkshire Health Care Foundation Trust.

If you’d like more information about the Community Connector service, please contact [email protected]

If you feel you require any support to access this service, for example hearing loop, translator or mobility aids, please call 01865 247788 or email [email protected] and we will get back to you to discuss your individual needs