Waiting List Free Mental Health Support Available For Reading Residents

The valuable support is available via Reading’s Compass Recovery College, a mental health and wellbeing organisation funded by Reading Council.  To access support through Compass Recovery College no formal diagnosis or medical referral is needed.

Compass Recovery College have a range of workshops on offer including:

• Understanding low mood and depression
• Managing emotions
• Managing anxiety
• Yoga and breath work for mental health
• Stress reduction and selfcare

All Compass Recovery College workshops are designed in partnership between mental health professionals and experts by lived experience.

Cllr Ruth McEwan, lead member for education and public health said: “I know from speaking personally to residents across Reading accessing support for mental health and wellbeing is a huge concern. 

“I hear many residents tell us they have spent long periods waiting for mental health support or think they need to pay privately for support.  But we want to remind Reading residents that Compass Recovery College is free for all adults over the age of 18 and there is availability for many of their courses now. You can get the help and support you need.”

Compass Recovery College is a mental health and wellbeing organisation which develops and delivers mental health and wellbeing support for residents in Reading. Many of their workshops are available online and there is a weekly in-person drop in with the team where people can find out more about the college and the support available. You can find more information on Compass Recovery College here: Compass Recovery College – Supporting mental health and wellbeing