Response

15/10/2026

Last week, we marked by getting out into nature and spending time together at The Living Rainforest!

For everyone, not just the people supported in our services, stepping away from everyday routines and sharing new experiences can make a real difference to our mental wellbeing. Last week's trip was a wonderful opportunity to discover something new, enjoy the beauty of the natural world and make happy memories together.

World Mental Health Day reminds us that looking after our mental health isn't just about the support we receive when things are difficult. It's also about finding moments of joy, feeling connected to others and making time for the things that help us feel good.

A huge thank you to The Living Rainforest for welcoming our residents and staff and helping us celebrate the day in such a special way. Everyone had a brilliant time exploring the rainforest and enjoying all that nature has to offer. 💚❤️

We'd also like to thank Fortitude Communications for capturing the excitement and special moments in the fantastic photos shared in this post! 📸

11/10/2026

Thank you, ! 💙

Today, you ran, you smiled, you pushed through every mile, and you did it all for people who need mental health support and safe housing. Every step, every sponsor, and every pound raised will make a real difference.

A huge thank you too to our brilliant volunteers and to the Oxford Half event team. Your energy, encouragement and hard work made today possible. 👏

Feeling inspired? Join us next year! Sign up for the Oxford Half 2027 and run with 👇
https://www.response.org.uk/events/oxford-half-marathon/

11/10/2026

Good luck to our runners at the Oxford Half today! 🏃‍♀️💙

Every mile you run is a mile closer to someone getting the mental health support or safe housing they need. Thank you for your dedication, your training and your determination. We’re cheering you on every step of the way!

Want to help them across the finish line? Sponsor our runners and make their miles count 👇
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/response-oxford-half-2026?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL

10/10/2026

Today is both World Mental Health Day and World Homeless Day. In our work at Response, we see that the two issues are often closely linked. Without a stable home, recovery is far harder. At Response, we support people with both mental health support and supported housing - helping people to live well, feel valued, and have a sense of stability and belonging in their community.

With your support, we are there for the people who need us most: www.response.org.uk/donate

10/10/2026

Lived experience: real voices, real change.

For World Mental Health Day, the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership is sharing the words of the people who use and shape our services.

Across the partnership, we recognise that lived experience is essential to how we design, deliver and improve support. Each partner does this in a variety of ways, from advisory boards with members with lived experience of mental illness and our services, through to feedback from the people we support and adapting our approach to each individual.

Collaboration is key across the partnership to ensure people receive the right support, at the right time.

This is what working better together looks like.

Hear from some of the people supported by the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership in this post.

Learn more about how the partnership provides mental health support across Oxfordshire: https://oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/omhp/



Connection Support Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust Oxfordshire Mind Bridewell Gardens: Mental Health Recovery Response Restore Root and Branch SWEDA

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Lived experience: real voices, real change.

For World Mental Health Day, the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership is sharing the words of the people who use and shape our services.

Across the partnership, we recognise that lived experience is essential to how we design, deliver and improve support. Each partner does this in a variety of ways, from advisory boards with members with lived experience of mental illness and our services, through to feedback from the people we support and adapting our approach to each individual. Collaboration is key across the partnership to ensure people receive the right support, at the right time.

This is what working better together looks like.

Hear from some of the people supported by the Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership in this post.

Learn more about how the partnership provides mental health support across Oxfordshire: Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership



Elmore Community Services Oxfordshire Mind Response Bridewell Gardens Root and Branch

09/10/2026

This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating lived experience: real voices, real change.

At Response, people with lived experience - known in Response as Experts by Experience - help to shape how we support others alongside our specialist teams, providing insight into what it's like to have a mental health condition and their experiences of support services.

08/10/2026

For many of us, going abroad on holiday is something we take for granted. For people who are facing struggles with the mental health and facing other life challenges, opportunities like this can sometimes feel out of reach.

Joe's passion for travel was first spotted by his support worker. With the right support around him, he made it happen.

With Lets-Go Supported Holidays, Joe visited the Isle of Wight. Trained staff supported his medication needs so he could enjoy the trip safely. He explored somewhere new and celebrated his birthday with a surprise cake and gifts!

Since then, he has visited Wales and has a Blackpool trip planned later this year.

You can read Joe's full story here: https://www.response.org.uk/about-response/stories/joes-story/

07/10/2026

Earlier this year, we supported Chloe at Response - The Thatcham Wellbeing Hub

She came to us struggling with anxiety about school and through 1:1 sessions with our Wellbeing Support Worker she grew in confidence, and learned ways to advocate for herself at school about her learning needs and dyslexia.

By the end of her sessions at the Hub, she felt much happier in school and at home as a result 💙

Learn more about Chloe's story: https://www.response.org.uk/about-response/stories/chloes-story/