Buckinghamshire Mind

19/11/2025

🌍👨‍⚕️Today is International Men’s Day, so we are shining a light on men’s health in Buckinghamshire and the support available for physical and mental wellbeing.

Did you know:
• Men in Buckinghamshire live 81 years on average, but spend around 15 years in poorer health
• In Bucks, coronary heart disease is more than twice as common in men (4.7%) than women (2%)
• Around 50 people die by su***de each year locally, and men are twice as likely to take their own life, with the highest risk among men aged 40–49.

Men aged 40 to 74 are eligible for a free NHS Health Check. It’s quick and straightforward to do, and afterwards the assessor will talk you through what your results mean and give you specific advice on small lifestyle changes you can make today to give you more tomorrows.

If you are struggling with your mental health, reach out. There are several organisations available to support men in Buckinghamshire, including:
Buckinghamshire Talking Therapies – Free NHS support for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Call 01865 901600 or text TALK + your name to 07798 667169
🔗 Visit: https://orlo.uk/TFMix

Bucks Safe Haven – A safe alternative to A&E for adults in mental health crisis.
Open 7 nights a week, 6pm–midnight in High Wycombe & Aylesbury
High Wycombe: 01494 218098 | Aylesbury: 01296 453017
🔗 Visit: https://orlo.uk/zrP1W

As well as national organisations like Samaritans , Buckinghamshire Mind , and Kooth UK . Take your first step to better health today.

19/11/2025

We're incredibly grateful to Marlow Riders for choosing Bucks Mind as one of the beneficiary charities for the Marlow Red Kite Ride 2025, the second year in a row.

This year’s event raised a totally incredible £4000 for Bucks Mind! These funds are absolutely vital to help us continue to deliver our mental health services.

Thank you to much to all the organisers and everyone who took part.

18/11/2025

If you’re starting to think about sending out Christmas cards, why not consider sending e-cards instead? It’s better for the environment and you can raise money for Bucks Mind at the same time.

You can send a customiseDontSendMeACard.com and donate the cost of cards and stamps to Bucks Mind. Thank you for your support, it really will make a difference.

Please click here to find out more
https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/charities/buckinghamshire-mind/christmas

17/11/2025

Thank you so much to the amazing Peer Mentors at High Wycombe Church of England Combined School for being mental health ambassadors for their school community. We love the Friendship Paper Chain Challenge, what a great idea! 👇

Find out more about our Peer Support in Schools Service: www.bucksmind.org.uk/peer-support-in-schools

This week our amazing Peer Mentors have been reminding us what it really means to be a good friend — through kindness, listening, and looking out for one another. 💬🤝

They’ve also set the whole school a Friendship Paper Chain Challenge! ✂️ Each link represents an act of friendship! We can’t wait to see which class will create the longest chain to show just how many kind and caring moments we share at school! 🌈✨ Buckinghamshire Mind

17/11/2025

We're taking part in the Men's Health Awareness Day, organised by NHS Health on the High Street, on Wednesday (19th November).

Please pop in to High Street, Unit 33 in Friars Square shopping centre, Aylesbury and find out more about which of our mental health services is right for you. Looking forward to meeting you!

You can also find out about lots of other health factors including diabetes, cardiac/cholesterol/blood pressure, prostate cancer, sports/occupational injuries, dietary, drugs/alcohol issues, employment and health.

Health on the High Street is a joint initiative between Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust and Be Healthy Bucks

Buckinghamshire Council

16/11/2025

Are you aged 13 to 25? Are you passionate about mental health? Have you used mental health services or are you keen to make a difference?

We’re looking for you people aged 13 – 25 to help shape our services. Sign-up to our Young Experts by Experience mailing list and we will let you know about opportunities to get involved.

To find out more and sign-up, please click here: www.bucksmind.org.uk/young-experts-by-experience

14/11/2025

“Buckinghamshire Mind was there in the most difficult and challenging time in my life and helped me navigate through. It has been absolutely incredible for me." - A person supported by Bucks Mind

We rely on the support of individuals, community groups, local businesses and other organisations to fund our much needed work.

Please donate today by scanning the QR code or clicking here: https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/187420

Thank you so much.

13/11/2025

Today is ❤️ which encourages everyone to think about kindness and carrying out the act of being kind every day.

Kindness can go a long way in helping everyone with their mental health and wellbeing.

What will you do to be kind to someone today? Drop us a comment, we would love to hear your stories and suggestions for being kind.

12/11/2025

In December, Benefact Group Movement for Good is giving 120 charities £1000 each over 12 days.

Please nominate us to help us win £1000 to fund our local mental health services. The more nominations we receive, the more chance that we’ll win.

Please click here:

https://movementforgood.com/index.php?cn=1103063&ct=health&i=1762849895-53604.gif&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

Thank you for your support.

12/11/2025

We work in partnership with to provide community based mental health services.

To find out more, please click here: www.bucksmind.org.uk/services/community-based-support

09/11/2025

On Remembrance Sunday, Remembrance Day (11 November) and always - we honour the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans, their families and all affected in times of conflict.

07/11/2025

If you need out of hours mental health support, Bucks Safe Haven would love to hear from you.

The Bucks Safe Haven service is open in Buckinghamshire from 6pm- midnight, in the following locations:

High Wycombe: 7 nights a week
260 Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2QR
(accessed via West Richardson Street, HP11 2SB)
Please call: 01494 218098

Aylesbury: 7 nights a week
Peach Tree House, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Bierton Road, Sapphire Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1EG
Please call: 01296 453017

For more info on Safe Haven, please visit: www.bucksmind.org.uk/services/safe-haven