Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Mental Health Support and Crisis Services in Twickenham
Richmond Borough Mind has been providing mental health support and advocacy for over 60 years, serving communities across Richmond and surrounding areas. We offer a comprehensive range of services including crisis intervention, counselling, peer support groups, and mental health training tailored to adults, young people, and carers. Our team of experienced professionals and volunteers delivers evidence-based programmes such as NHS Richmond Talking Therapies, Journey Recovery Hubs, and wellbeing workshops.We hold the Mind Quality Mark, reflecting our commitment to safe, life-changing support. With a focus on prevention and recovery, we empower individuals through education, digital inclusion initiatives, and community outreach while actively challenging stigma through awareness campaigns.
Services
Crisis Support
Counselling
Peer Support Groups
Mental Health Training
Wellbeing Workshops
Carers Support
Youth Mental Health
Digital Inclusion
Recovery Programmes
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1959
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience in mental health support and recovery programmes.
- Our services include 24/7 crisis cafes and NHS-partnered talking therapies.
- We offer free mindfulness workshops and digital inclusion support for older adults.
- Our peer support groups are led by individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges.
- We provide tailored mental health training for workplaces and community organisations.
Associations and certifications
- Mind Quality Mark
Services
Crisis Support
Our Journey Recovery Hubs provide 24/7 out-of-hours crisis support to reduce immediate mental health emergencies. Services include safety planning, emotional support, and signposting to longer-term care. Available 365 days a year, our trained staff and volunteers offer confidential assistance via phone or in-person visits to our crisis cafes.
Counselling
NHS Richmond Talking Therapies offers evidence-based counselling for anxiety, depression, and common mental health issues. Our CBT-informed workshops and one-to-one sessions help clients develop coping strategies. Referrals can be self-initiated or through healthcare professionals, with flexible online and in-person options available.
Peer Support Groups
Led by individuals with lived mental health experience, our peer groups create safe spaces for shared experiences. Options include LGBTQ+ support, recovery from trauma, and condition-specific meetups. Sessions foster connection through structured activities like art therapy, yoga, and discussion circles in Richmond and Twickenham locations.
Mental Health Training
We deliver Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) courses and bespoke training for organisations. Programmes cover crisis intervention, wellbeing strategies, and creating mentally healthy workplaces. Training is delivered by certified instructors with specialist knowledge in workplace mental health and suicide prevention.
Digital Inclusion
Our Connect to Tech initiative helps older adults overcome digital barriers through home visits and device loans. Volunteers provide one-to-one coaching on using smartphones, tablets, and online services. The programme aims to reduce isolation by enabling digital participation for those aged 65+ in the Richmond area.
People
Karen Skehel
Mind and Body Mindfulness Workshop Facilitator
Karen specialises in compassion-focused mindfulness practices, having overcome personal mental health challenges through self-compassion. She leads weekly online sessions that combine body awareness and emotional regulation techniques, helping participants develop sustainable wellbeing practices through structured presence and self-acceptance.
Questions
What mental health services does Richmond Borough Mind offer?
We provide crisis support, counselling, peer groups, mental health training, and wellbeing workshops for adults, young people, and carers across Richmond and surrounding areas.
Are your crisis services available 24/7?
Yes, our Journey Recovery Hubs operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, offering immediate support for mental health crises through phone and in-person assistance.
Do you offer support for carers?
Yes, our Carers in Mind programme provides peer support groups, educational workshops, and one-to-one sessions for those supporting someone with mental health challenges in our community.
Are your wellbeing workshops free?
Many services including Karen Skehel's Mind and Body Mindfulness sessions are free of charge. Some training courses may have associated fees to cover operational costs.
How can I get involved with fundraising?
We offer events like the Mental Elf Fun Run and Big Brunch. You can create personal fundraising pages through our website or participate in corporate partnerships to support our vital work.
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Anne Newton
May 23, 2020
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RBMind has exceptional resources for anyone suffering with mental health at any time and very particularly now. So we encourage you to draw on their resources whenever you need support.
