Your physical and mental health

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, help is at hand. 24 hour access to urgent mental health crisis support for adults, children or young people across Bedfordshire and Luton is now available. The service is accessed by calling NHS 111 and selecting option 2.

• Total wellbeing Luton are running Facebook live meditation and yoga sessions.
• NHS - looking after your mental health
• A mindful breathing exercise from Every Mind Matters
• Hints and tips on mindfulness from the NHS
• Some great video clips for young people from RISE Above (Public Health England)
• Calm is a popular mindfulness app for sleep, meditation and relaxation
• GOV.UK advice on looking after your mental health
• NHS Mental health services provides community health, mental health and disability services
• Mind BLMK Recovery Lounges for support to get well, stay well, for information and support
• Community mental health hubs in Luton:
  • Community mental health hub south
  • Community mental health hub north
• Luton all women's centre support vulnerable women and girls
• Contact the Samaritans if you need someone to talk to without judgement
• Luton supporting you  provide comprehensive support, guidance and assistance to the Luton community

Other national services available

Family Lives provides online parenting advice and support for all parents including young parents. If you would like support and advice, you can talk to one of their Family Support Workers through the confidential helpline on 0808 800 2222.

If you need further support, contact one of these mental helplines.

The Clinical Commissioning Group for Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes have launched a free, fast and confidential wellbeing and psychological support – for health and social care staff in the region.

You can access the service by:

• web, live chat (which is coming soon)
• call or complete an online contact form
  • If you live in Bedfordshire or phone 01234 880400
  • If you live in Luton or phone 0300 555 4152
  • If you live in Milton Keynes: or phone 01908 725099