If you are struggling, please know that you are not alone.
Below you’ll find trusted services offering immediate help and longer-term support, both locally in Bedfordshire and across the UK.
In an Emergency
Call 999 – if you or someone else is at immediate risk of harm.
NHS 111 (Option 2) – for urgent mental health support that is not life-threatening.
National Support Services
Samaritans – 24/7 confidential support if you’re in distress.
📞 116 123 | 🌐 samaritans.org
Mind Infoline – advice and information about mental health.
📞 0300 123 3393 | 🌐 mind.org.uk
Shout – free, confidential 24/7 text support.
📱 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 giveusashout.org
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – support for men feeling down or suicidal.
📞 0800 58 58 58 | 🌐 thecalmzone.net
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 24/7 support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse.
📞 0808 2000 247 | 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk
Papyrus HOPELINEUK – for young people under 35 struggling with suicidal thoughts.
📞 0800 068 4141 | 🌐 papyrus-uk.org
Local Bedfordshire Support
Bedfordshire Mental Health Crisis Team – 24/7 urgent support.
📞 0800 023 0939 | 🌐 ELFT NHS Crisis Support
Mind BLMK (Bedfordshire, Luton & Milton Keynes) – local mental health services and community support.
📞 0300 330 0648 | 🌐 mind-blmk.org.uk
Bedfordshire Wellbeing Service (NHS Talking Therapies) – free NHS therapy for anxiety, depression and stress.
📞 01234 880400 | 🌐 bedfordshirewellbeingservice.nhs.uk
Stepping Stones (Luton & Bedfordshire) – support for women facing domestic abuse, substance misuse or related challenges.
📞 01582 457114 | 🌐 steppingstonesluton.co.uk
CHUMS (Bedfordshire) – mental health and emotional wellbeing services for children, young people and families.
📞 01525 863924 | 🌐 chums.uk.com
Bedford Women’s Centre – advice, support and safe space for women.
📞 01234 316801 | 🌐 bedfordwomenscentre.org.uk