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:
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