Response
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Response
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A charity dedicated to transforming lives through mental health support and housing, for over 60 years.

https://linktr.ee/responseorg
A huge thank you to Newbury Community Resource Centre and their Community Furniture Project for their incredible generosity! ❤️

Their furniture donation has brought our Thatcham Youth Wellbeing Hub to life. A welcoming, furnished space makes such a difference, and we’re so grateful for the support.
July 11, 2025 at 12:51 PM
🎮At Response, we know that needing a break doesn’t mean you’re not coping. It means you’re human.

#MensHealthWeek2025 is a reminder to check in on yourself and your mates 💙

For support and resources, visit 👉 www.response.org.uk

🕹️ Take a break. Talk it out. Level up your health.
June 13, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Support through our Thatcham Wellbeing Hub has begun!

We have one keyworker who is doing an amazing job, and we need your help to grow this vital service and reach more young people who need our support .

You can support this initiative today through donations via the link below.❤️

bit.ly/402uI06
June 12, 2025 at 2:40 PM
We’re pleased to see the government scrap the 200‑year‑old Vagrancy Act 1824, ending the offence of rough sleeping and begging in England and Wales.

It’s encouraging to see a more supportive, practical approach being taken focusing on the real reasons people end up on the streets.

#Homelessness
June 11, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Run the Oxford Half Marathon with Team Response! 🏃‍♀️

Raise funds for mental health, get a vest, sideline support and finish line fun. ❤️

£25 to register, £200 fundraising target.

Sunday 12 Oct 2025.

Sign up now, places going fast!

bit.ly/435KRE4
June 4, 2025 at 9:52 AM
🌈 Happy Pride!

No matter where you are in your journey, questioning, out, or in between, you are seen, valued, and not alone.

Response supports all ages with mental health, identity, and wellbeing. For help and resources like our Coming Out Toolkit, click below. ❤️

bit.ly/4jwgnjB
June 2, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Join the movement: Bike for Better Days 🚴‍♀️ Support people experiencing mental health and housing challenges by taking on a cycling challenge with Response

Join a local event or create your own. Every mile makes a difference 💙

🔗 response.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-events/bike-for-better-days
May 30, 2025 at 12:47 PM
It’s World Schizophrenia Day.

Today we share Michael’s story. ❤️

Living with Schizophrenia and Depression, Michael faced many challenges before finding support with Response.

With Response, Michael has found stability, safety, and the right support to manage his health.

Read more: bit.ly/4kBZDIP
May 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Did you know? Response is now an award-winning neuro-inclusive employer.

At the ECA Central South Business Day, our Neurodiversity Lead, Jamie Douglas, spoke on building inclusive workplaces.

Learn more: www.response.org.uk/neurodiversity-at-response

#NeurodiversityAwareness
May 23, 2025 at 10:39 AM
A huge thank you to our incredible #TeamResponse runners who took on the Blenheim 7K Fun Run today in aid of Response. 💙

Check out our website and learn how you, too, can become part of #TeamResponse today🌟

🔗www.response.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising-events

#MentalHealthSupport #GetInvolved
May 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What a day! Our Response Resilience Retreat brought the team together to recharge, reconnect & grow during #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Huge thanks goes out to every single individual and organisation who made it all happen!

Together, we’re building something powerful. 💙
Learn more: response.org.uk
May 15, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Day 2 of #mentalhealthawarenessweek 💚

This year’s theme is Community, and Charlotte’s story shows how the right support makes a real difference.

With personalised support, Charlotte is able to better manage her mental health and regain her independence! 💪

Read her full story here: bit.ly/4mdFn1D
May 13, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 starts today, and this year's theme is community.❤️

At Response, community is at our core. Whether you’re tackling the Blenheim Triathlon, Oxford Half, or Virtual Dog Jog, your efforts support mental health.

Want to get involved? Tap the link below!

bit.ly/42N8Giz
May 12, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Happy Garden Day 2025!

We’re creating a Sensory Garden at our CQC registered care home, to support mental health and wellbeing.

With calming textures, natural scents and quiet space, it offers purpose and pride to residents who help care for it.

You can support via the link below:
bit.ly/3EWASYD
May 11, 2025 at 9:37 AM
We spoke with Heart Radio about the need for a shift in investment in mental health.

At Response, we believe in early intervention, which is why we're so excited for our upcoming Community Wellbeing Hub in Thatcham! ❤️

You can support the hub by donating here: bit.ly/3XsmwoN
May 8, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We’re so proud to receive £5,000 from the Thames Valley Community Fund to support our work with mental health & substance use challenges, including ex-offenders. 🙌

This funding means more therapy, outreach, and training as part of our trauma-informed projects. Thank you to Thames Valley Police! ❤️
May 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
This month's Employee Spotlight is Martin, our Treasury Manager here at Response who goes above and beyond to support others.

Thank you, Martin for your unwavering commitment to Response. Let's return the favour by celebrating Martin! Show some love in the comments by leaving a 💙
May 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 is nearly here! This year, we're celebrating the power of community. ❤️

Join Response in raising awareness, building connections & supporting mental health.

Use the link below to get involved with our events, or host your own fundraiser.

bit.ly/41IJRoS
April 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Meet Paul! After smashing the London Landmarks Half, he’s running the London Marathon TODAY to raise money for mental health and housing support with Response. 🏃‍♂️💙

Want to be a fundraising superhero too? Join #TeamResponse for the Oxford Half Marathon this October [Link in our bio] 💙🦸‍♂️
April 27, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Just 4 weeks to go! ⏳🏃‍♀️

Team Response will be taking on the Blenheim 7K on 18th May 2025, sign up using the link below to raise vital funds for mental health. ❤️

Only 2 spots remaining! No registration fee, just a £50 fundraising goal. The route is dog-friendly and fully accessible.

bit.ly/4hqq3Ly
April 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
As Ramadan ends tomorrow, we reflect on a few core values: Compassion, belonging & home. 🏡💙

For many, it’s a time of togetherness, but without stable housing, it can be isolating. Fatima’s journey shows how the right support change lives.

Watch her story & see the power of home.

bit.ly/4jaMTYR
March 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Friends and family of Robert ‘Bob’ Morris are embarking on a memorial marathon walk to raise vital funds for Response. 🥾🏅Join us along the route to cheer them on!

Let’s support their journey and the memory of Robert Morris. You can do so by donating here: www.justgiving.com/page/robert-... 💙
March 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Only 8 weeks to go! ⏳🏃‍♂️

Join Team Response at the Blenheim 7K on 18th May 2025 and run to support mental health! ❤️

There's no registration fee, just a £50 fundraising target. Dog-friendly + accessible routes.

Sign up today using the link below!

bit.ly/4hqq3Ly
March 21, 2025 at 2:04 PM
🚨The government’s proposed changes to Disability Benefits could severely impact those who rely on them.

Around 60% of residents in Response’s services depend on PIP for their mental health. We urge policymakers to consider the real-life consequences and protect those who need support most.
March 20, 2025 at 4:57 PM
🌟 Celebrating Neurodiversity at Response! 🌟

At Response, we’re committed to an inclusive environment where neurodivergent individuals thrive. Take a look at the video we created last year! 💙✨

Let’s keep championing inclusion and belonging.

Learn more: www.response.org.uk/neurodiversi...
March 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM