In an emergency, if you or someone else is at risk of harm, call 999 or visit your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.
If you need help in a mental health crisis call Single Point of Access (SPA) Freephone number 0800 6444 101 which is open 24/7.
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Helplines
24 hour confidential listening service providing emotional support for anyone in crisis
Confidential and anonymous support for men
Confidential helpline for under 35 at risk of suicide or anyone concerned about a young person
listening service for the LGBT+ community via phone, email or instant messaging
Mental Health Support anytime of the day or night whether you are experiencing a mental health crisis, need mental health support or just want to talk 0800 6444 101.
Shout is a free, 24/7 text messaging mental health support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. Text ‘SHOUT’ to 852258.
Services for adults
Make a referral or talk about an urgent mental health problem
Countywide out of hour’s mental health crisis centre for those aged 16+
Free, confidential talking therapy and practical support for people 16+
Prevention, recovery and support services for 16+ in Stevenage, St Albans, Hertford and Welwyn Garden City
Creating opportunities for individuals 18+ to build resilience and manage their whole life and wellbeing out of 7 wellbeing centres in Hertfordshire
Suspected suicide bereavement support
Mental Health Carers Support Group delivered by Carers in Herts in partnership with Hector’s House
Suicide prevention charity that offers listening ear support, safety planning , signposting and advocacy as well as Peer support group
A friendly, welcoming and free peer support group for anyone 18+ who has a history of attempted suicide.
Services and resources for children and young people
Counselling for young people age 5-19 years old, one-to-one, and group, in person and online available.
Creative therapies for children and young people with mild to moderate mental health needs who are registered with a Hertfordshire GP, aged from 5 to their 19th birthday. Sessions are in groups, one-to-one, online or in person based on the specific needs of each child/young person
Digital emotional wellbeing service for 10-25 year olds. Based on a triage of the young person’s needs, support ranges from one-to-one digital support from professional therapists, downloadable resources, social media, interactive games, LiveChat and online events, as well as internet enabled Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (iCBT)
Open access digital wellbeing support for 5-19 year olds, including instant messaging, one-to-one support, groups, downloadable resources and app-based therapeutical game - Lumi Nova for 5-12 year olds.
All of Hertfordshire’s Commissioned Mental Health services for Children and Young people are available on this directory
Apps
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
Easy, quick and discreet access to information and advice about self-harm and suicidal thoughts
App designed to help people resist or manage the urge to self-harm.
Online support
Sandbox - NHS funded support for children and young people
Shout– free crisis text service for anyone, anywhere