Depression, Anxiety & Stress
Mind BLMK
Mind BLMK works closely with a range of partners to offer activities from wellbeing centres and local venues to people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Telephone: 0300 330 0648
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mindblmk
Twitter: @MindBLMK
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Email: hq@mind-blmk.org.uk
Shout Volunteer text messaging
Anyone aged 11 to 25 living in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes with mental health concerns can can text the word REFLECT to 85258 to be connected to a trained Shout Volunteer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The service can help with issues such as anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression and suicidal thoughts. It’s free, anonymous and won’t show up on your phone bill.
The conversation, which takes place entirely by text message, aims to help the person texting reach a calmer place with a plan to move forward. It will also signpost to further support available locally.
Stepping Stones (Luton)
Stepping Stones (Luton) is a charity dedicated to supporting women who have suffered abuse, who are vulnerable due to substance misuse, offending, mental health conditions and/or are involved with Local Authority Children’s Social Care.
Telephone: 01582 457114
Website: www.steppingstonesluton.co.uk
Samaritans
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.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Talking Therapies
Total Wellbeing supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health. Talking Therapies can help with a range of issues including depression, anxiety and stress.
Website: totalwellbeingluton.org
Kooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss your mental health issues.
Website: kooth.com
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org