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Useful Information - Bedfordshire & Luton

YOUNGMINDS  - Mental health charity with a wide range of resources and information 

CHAT HEALTH BEDFORDSHIRE - Service for young people to confidentially ask for help on a range of issues. Talk to a school nurse - TEXT: 07507 331450 

CHAT HEALTH LUTON - Service for young people to confidentially ask for help on a range of issues. Talk to a school nurse - TEXT: 07520 616070 

SCHOOL NURSES BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON  - Providing support on a range of issues, 1-1 virtually or in school. TEL: 0300 555 0606 

THE LOCAL OFFER - The Local Offer holds a wide range of information regarding services and support available, including early help support 

Bedford Borough Local Offer Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub:

Central Beds Local Offer:

Luton Local Offer Emotional Wellbeing Information Resource:

GETTING HELP

TALK TO YOUR SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH LEAD OR COUNSELLOR

TALK TO YOUR GP

CHILDREN’S SERVICES - EARLY HELP

Bedford Borough Early Help:

Central Beds Early Help:

Luton Family Partnership:

Kooth: Your online mental wellbeing community, Access free, safe and anonymous support. 

Samaritans: call 116 123 

Childline: call 0800 1111 


VOLUNTARY SECTOR COUNSELLING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON

Bedford Open Door: 01234 360388 

Sorted Counselling Bedfordshire: 01582 363040 

Tokko Luton: 01582 544990 

Caraline Luton (Eating Disorders): 

Relate Bedfordshire and Luton: 01234 356350 

CHUMS – Bedfordshire and Luton: 01525 863924 

CRISIS SUPPORT

BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON CAMHS CRISIS LINE: Call 111 Option 2 - 24/7 ALL AGES 
Young people can talk to a CAMHS professional directly who can arrange additional support. 

YOUNGMINDS Crisis Messenger – Shout: Text YM to 85258. 24/7

IN AN EMERGENCY, DIAL 999