It is widely recognised that a young person’s mental health and wellbeing influences their cognitive development and learning as well as their physical and social health and their mental wellbeing in adulthood. Mental health is as important to a young person’s safety and wellbeing as their physical health.
In the event of a young person in crisis or need for urgent support dial 999
The ‘How you Feel Matters’ graphic uses the Thrive Framework to support young people to access support at the differing levels of need. The information can be accessed here and disseminated to young people.
Local support services
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REFLECT - free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service (Text: REFLECT 85258)
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MIND BLMK Young Persons Wellbeing Navigator Service
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Crisis Support - Mind BLMK
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Chat Health (Text: 07507 331450 for support)
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Next Generation Youth Theatre
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PoetsIn Creative Mental Health Programme
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Carers in Bedfordshire
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School Nursing Service (Call: 0300 555 0606)
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North Bedfordshire CAMHS
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South Bedfordshire and Luton CAMHS
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CHUMS Bedfordshire and Luton (Call: 01525 863924)
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Bedfordshire and Luton Discovery College - East London NHS Foundation Trust
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TACTIC (Teenage Advice Centre-Teenage Information Centre)
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Bedfordshire Open Door (Call: 01234 360388)
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Bedfordshire Sorted (Call: 01582 891435)
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Relate Counselling Bedfordshire (Call: 01234 356350)
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Lumi Nova app