NHS Mental health
Find information and support for your mental health.
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NHS: Mental healthSamaritans
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.
Phone
0300 123 3393
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MindHead Meds
Information and advice about medications for mental health issues.
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www.headmeds.org.ukBedford Counselling and Training
A charity that offers 1:1 counselling on a fee scale.
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www.bcat-team.org.ukImpact
Mental health peer support.
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www.impactmh.org.ukBedfordshire Talking Therapies
The service offers a range of free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.
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Bedfordshire Talking TherapiesHeads Up
Heads Up website offers online ‘check ups’, a toolkit of resources and tips on how to stay well. There are also links to local and national support and information groups.
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www.thisisheads-up.ukFaces
Support for families and children who are affected by domestic abuse.
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www.facesbedford.orgCounselling Foundation
Offers 1:1 counselling for those who need it.
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www.counsellingfoundation.orgTalkHealth Partnership
Find out more about health issues, visit TalkHealth hubs, online clinics and forums.
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www.talkhealthpartnership.comSupport Line
Confidential emotional support for children, young people and adults.
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www.supportline.org.ukCaraline
Caraline provides therapeutic support for individuals living with eating disorders.
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www.caraline.com
Young people
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
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KoothCHUMS
A mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people.
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www.chums.uk.comQ-Youth Bedford
Support for 13-18 Year olds who identify as LGBTQ.
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Q-Youth BedfordBedford Open Door
A counselling service for 13-17 year olds with mild to moderate depression.
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www.bedfordopendoor.org.ukYoung Minds
Support for children and young persons who are suffering from depression and anxiety.
Website
www.youngminds.org.uk
Homeless
Amicus Trust
A charity that supports and helped homeless people.
Website
www.amicustrust.orgKing’s Arms Project
Support for rough sleepers including outreach workers for communities.
Website
www.kingsarmsproject.org