On the Road to Recovery with Mind

Oxfordshire Mind is hoping to re-launch its rural transport service and reach its fundraising target of £32,000 for a new mini bus this summer.

The Charity provides services for people with mental and emotional health problems such as anxiety, bereavement, depression, life crisis, loneliness, recovery from breakdowns, panic attacks, post-natal depression, stress and schizophrenia.

Part of Oxfordshire Mind’s work is to run fifteen good, effective, adult community resource projects for anyone who is experiencing life as a struggle. 

Each project is welcoming and experienced staff are available for individuals to obtain advice and support.  The projects have an array of information and leaflets about various aspects of mental health.  Refreshments are provided and there is always a chance to meet others and make new friends.  Oxfordshire Mind is also keen that individuals have chance to access a range of therapies and creative groups such as massage, reflexology, aromatherapy, yoga, head massage, Chi Gong, meditation, dance, music, creative arts etc. which can greatly improve people’s mental well being. 

Spokesperson for Oxfordshire Mind, Nicky Clargo , said “We are concerned that people who live in rural areas may not be aware of our rural transport service and may be missing out on the help and support they need.  Often people who live in rural areas feel even more isolated due to infrequent public transport. Others may just need some encouragement when leaving home if there are no bus routes nearby.  When someone is feeling very depressed it is often difficult for them to take the first steps to recovery.  We hope that by providing this service the road to recovery can seem a more positive experience. 

We have two buses at present and a fantastic group of ten volunteer drivers.  The drivers are very much part of the Oxfordshire Mind team and they are trained to be sensitive to the needs of people with mental or emotional health needs.”

At present Oxfordshire Mind’s buses provide services in villages surrounding the following towns:

Mondays:          Bicester, Kidlington, Henley
Tuesdays:         Thame, Wallingford , Wantage
Wednesdays:    Abingdon, Didcot, Witney
Thursdays         Thame
Fridays             Chipping Norton

For more information please call Oxfordshire Mind on 01865 310830 Ext 22 or visit our website www.oxfordshire-mind.org.uk

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Many thanks for your support.  The Oxfordshire Mind team!