Community Calm
Mental Health Recovery Through Nature

We provide structured, non-clinical support for adults experiencing depression, anxiety, loneliness, social isolation, or emotional distress. As a Green Social Prescribing provider, we support patients and health professionals by delivering nature-based activities and therapeutic exercises that complement existing clinical care.

Activities include seasonal gardening, light conservation work, guided nature walks, nature based arts and crafts, forest skills, animal-assisted interactions, and green skills learning. We also offer supported day trips to significant natural and heritage sites, including Windsor Great Park, Kew Gardens, as well as coastal environments and other historic landscapes, enabling participants to widen their connection to nature and place in a gentle, supported way.

Each session is evidence-informed, low-intensity, and accessible to people of all abilities, offering a meaningful yet manageable pathway to recovery. All of our staff are working professionals in their field and offer their time and commitment to our service.

Our approach is grounded in the World Health Organisation’s definition of health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” We believe recovery is strengthened through meaningful activity, connection with the natural environment, and the support of peers, rather than symptom reduction alone.

We draw inspiration from the 12-step recovery model, emphasising community, accountability, personal growth, and the ethos of “principles before personalities.”

Referrals are welcomed from NHS Social Prescribing Link Workers, GP's, Psychologists, Community Mental Health Teams, and VCSE partners.

Our emerging findings show that many participants experience improved wellbeing outcomes when they engage in regular, peer-supported activity in natural settings, reinforcing the value of green social prescribing as a preventative, restorative, and complementary approach to healthcare.

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If you think this service may help you please take the above referral to your GP or Healthworker and ask them to make a referral on your behalf.

Our safe spaces

Community Calm offers nature‑based and eco‑therapy programmes across peaceful locations in Maidenhead, Windsor, and Slough, creating gentle spaces where recovery can unfold at a natural pace. Each site has been carefully chosen and thoughtfully shaped to provide a safe, inclusive environment where individuals can reconnect with nature, rebuild confidence, and begin to feel grounded again. Our sessions are led by qualified professionals and supported by trained volunteers, ensuring that every activity is held with care, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the recovery journey.

Recovery sits at the heart of our work. We recognise that healing is not linear, and that people need calm, consistent spaces where they can show up exactly as they are. Our safeguarding and governance are strengthened through our partnership with Slough CVS, whose oversight and guidance help us maintain robust policies and best‑practice standards in community health delivery. We are also supported by WAM Get Involved, whose community expertise and infrastructure help us stay connected, accountable, and rooted in local needs. Together, these partnerships ensure that every member who joins us is welcomed into a space that is safe, respectful, and held with integrity.

Alongside eco‑therapy, participants can explore creative arts, gentle yoga, mindful movement, and simple relaxation techniques. These activities are designed to be accessible and trauma‑aware, offering gentle ways to regulate the nervous system, express emotions, and rediscover a sense of ease. Sessions allow individuals to take part in ways that feel right for them on any given day.

Community Calm is more than a programme — it is a community of people walking their own recovery paths while supporting one another along the way. Our groups offer space for honest conversation, shared experiences, and quiet encouragement. Many members tell us they feel less alone, more understood, and more hopeful after spending time with others who recognise the challenges of healing. Through nature, creativity, and connection, individuals begin to rebuild trust in themselves and find strength in small, steady steps forward.

Heroes Berkshire

Our Maidenhead site is situated on a working farm, offering unique opportunities for animal-assisted and land-based therapeutic activities. Members engage in light animal care, gentle farmyard tasks, and outdoor activities that promote grounding, responsibility, and connection with the natural environment. The setting provides a structured yet calming atmosphere, guided by professionals with expertise in animal therapy, wellbeing, and eco-health, with safeguarding procedures embedded into all activities.

Herschel Park. Slough

Our Slough site is based within a peaceful wellbeing garden at Herschel Park, a historic green space near the town centre. Designed to be fully accessible, the garden provides a welcoming environment for nature-based therapy, gentle gardening, and group wellbeing sessions. Activities are facilitated by trained practitioners, ensuring all participants feel secure, respected, and included.

The Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
Woolley Firs.Maidenhead.

In collaboration with The Wildlife Trust, our Woolley Firs site is located within a secluded and private area. This space offers a tranquil, natural environment away from public access, making it particularly well-suited to individuals seeking privacy and quiet reflection. Sessions are supported by professionals in eco-therapy, yoga, and mindfulness, ensuring safe, restorative, and evidence-based practices.

Braywick Nature Reserve.
Maidenhead

Braywick Nature Reserve is a peaceful green haven on the edge of Maidenhead, offering a rich mix of wildflower meadows, wetlands and woodland paths. This beautiful, accessible space provides the perfect setting for gentle walks, quiet reflection and a deeper connection with nature.

At Community Calm, we value Braywick for its calming atmosphere and biodiversity, which naturally support mental wellbeing, grounding and restoration. Spending time here encourages slowing down, noticing the seasons, and reconnecting with the natural world in a safe, welcoming environment.

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Walk and Talk in Slough

A New Walk and Talk has just been launched for Slough with an NHS experienced Physiotherapist. Join us every Thursday at 10.30am for a gentle nature walk and stretches to improve mood and wellbeing with like minded people. No referral is needed for this session and everyone over 18 years old is welcome.