Mental health
Mental health
Mental health includes our mental, emotional and social well-being. It affects what and how we think, feel, and act.
People experience challenges with their mental health in many ways. No matter what’s happening, there’s someone out there who is going through a similar thing and there’s always someone who can help.
You’re not alone. Talking about a problem can often make you feel a lot better and can be the first step to recovery.
If you or someone you know is in danger and in need of help immediately call 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123.
How we can help
If there are things in your surroundings that are affecting your mental health, please contact us and we’ll do our best to support you.
- We can meet you in a place you feel safe and we’ll keep what you tell us confidential
- We can work with other organisations to support and help you
- We can show you where to go for help
Working with our partners we can also point to additional support. This includes:
Referrals and regular meetings with the Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) in your area. We work in partnership and cater to residents’ individual needs at a time of crisis or when they need support.
Compassionate neighbours – Residents who are lonely or isolated can be referred to this scheme to help connect them with like-minded people and their wider community.
Support Services for Your Wellbeing
There are a number of specialists/organisations who can support you. Don’t forget your GP can also help you.
- As One – Provide mental health and learning disabilities care and treatment
- Mind – Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem
- Samaritans – Offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal
- Turning Point – Offer free support for around 6 months and provide talking therapies, residential rehabilitation, supported accommodation, crisis services, workplace support, and carers support
- Green Care at Norton and Create Community – These services offer help to those suffering from isolation and loneliness
- Bedfordshire talking therapies – a service we can refer into for people who need additional therapy to help with their mental health
- ChildLine – Help and support for young people under 19 years old
- Relate – Relationship support and advice
- Beat – Eating disorder support and advice
- Help for Hoarders (see also our clutter and storage page)
- Hoarders UK