Mental health and wellbeing
Mental health and wellbeing
On this page you will find information for a range of mental health support across the district. Click on the links below to access support services:
Herts Mind Network -Services include peer support, group activities, counselling and a crisis helpline. Provided online, over the phone or from their countywide wellbeing centres.
Three Rivers Community Support Service – Three Rivers Community Support Service is here to provide advice, information and holistic outreach support to people who are experiencing mental ill-health or need help with their mental wellbeing.
Togetherall - An online, anonymous, mental health community monitored by professionals. It offers a range of support, courses and advice. Free for Hertfordshire residents over 16.
Healthy Hubs - A free one-stop shop for health and wellbeing information, advice and support.
NHS HPFT’s Single Point of Access - Make a referral or talk about an urgent mental health problem.
The National NHS ‘Every Mind Matters’ - Here you will find expert advice, practical tips, and plenty of help and support if you're stressed, anxious, low or struggling to sleep – or get Your Mind Plan and discover what works for you.
Samaritans - Provides a safe space for you, someone you're worried about or wellbeing support. Open to anyone 24 hours a day through phone call, email, letter, self-help app and online chats.
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) - The Campaign Against Living Miserably can support men who are experiencing mental health difficulties/suicidal thoughts.
Stay Alive App - Signposting for emergency or support services in Hertfordshire, as well as tools to help keep people safe in times of crisis and self-care ideas
Slice of Happiness - residents who are experiencing stress, anxiety, depression or grief can
Mental Health Services for children and young people
Herts Mind Network - Hertfordshire Mind Network has a dedicated Children and Young People’s website providing information about all of our services and training.
Kooth - free, safe and anonymous online support for young people
Services for Young People - Services for Young People offers a range of programmes to support young people with their health and emotional wellbeing, and to enable them to help other young people in their community
YoungMinds - Provides information about all things mental health; from medication to coping strategies
ChildLine - Offer free, confidential counselling to under 19’s though their helpline and webchat
Samaritans - Provides a safe space for you, someone you're worried about or wellbeing support. Open to anyone 24 hours a day through phone call, email, letter, self-help app and online chats.
CAMHS - This is the mental health service for children and young people up to 19 years old.
Signpost Watford - Counselling, coaching and other support to help young people aged 10-25 and living in South and West Hertfordshire overcome problems in their lives
Shout - free crisis text service for anyone, anywhere