NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothSamaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Phone
116 123
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Samaritans
Email
jo@samaritans.orgRethink Mental Illness
Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Phone
0121 522 7007
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Rethink Mental Illness
Email
info@rethink.orgMind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindInformation Leaflets
Stress management (PDF)
Anxiety self management (PDF)
Depression self help (PDF)CAMHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services
The Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) delivered by East London NHS Foundation Trust is part of a wider network of services that offer help and support to children and young people who have mental health difficulties and their families/carers.
Phone
01234 893301
Website
www.camhs.elft.nhs.ukCHUMS
CHUMS mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people offers therapeutic support for children and young people with a variety of mental health and wellbeing needs.
Phone
01525 863924
Website
www.chums.uk.com/bedfordshire-services
Email
info@chums.uk.comBedfordshire and Luton Recovery Service
In partnership with East London Foundation Partnership Trust (ELFT) and The University of Bedfordshire, Recovery Colleges offer a wide range of free courses and workshops to everyone living and working in Bedfordshire and Luton, which are recovery focused, and aim to provide strategies and techniques for individuals to use in their daily lives to promote self management.
Phone
01234 263621
Email
elft.recoverycollege@nhs.netBedfordshire Wellbeing Services
The Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.
Phone
01234 880400
Website
www.bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.ukCALM: Campaign Against Living Miserably
The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is leading a movement against suicide. Every week 125 people in the UK take their own lives. And 75% of all UK suicides are male. CALM exists to change this. Join the campaign to take a stand against suicide.
Phone
0800 58 58 58
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www.thecalmzone.netLooking after your mental health
Having good mental health helps us relax more, achieve more and enjoy our lives more. We have expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing.
Website
www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-mattersMental Health Support for Children & Adults
Need help right now?
If you require urgent medical advice during a crisis you can call 111 and speak to an advisor. From here, you can discuss the best course of care going forward. Alternatively, do not hesitate to find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline. You may need urgent help for many reasons but it is imperative to know that you’re not wasting anyone’s time.
Find a local NHS Urgent Mental Health Helpline
www.nhs.uk/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline