Mental Health

Services to support people with mental health concerns which are accessible by patient self-referral (please click on the links for futher support)

• Mental Wellbeing Advice & Support this link has a list of support & advice contact details
• The Befriending Discharge Service designed to offer kind and private support to individuals aged 18+ who have been experiencing suicidal thoughts or have attempted to take one’s life. 
• resources-and-self-help you can find self-help videos with top tips and support from our therapists which are available  24/7. A library of self-help guides that complement the treatment we provide and aid your recovery journey is also available.  If you would like additional support you can also join one of our free live and interactive introductory and specialist webinars that cover a range of topics.
• Talking therapies in Hertfordshire with HPFT provides access to primary care psychological therapy services in Hertfordshire and Mid Essex through a wide range of confidential talking therapy treatments and employment support for adults with common mental health problems. The services are part of the national NHS Talking Therapies, for anxiety and depression programme.
• SilverCloud online-support if you require extra support with your mental health you can log on to SilverCloud - a free and secure online self-help programme that is proven to help with anxiety, stress and depression
• Please click on this document link for Information for Children and Young People about mental health (update Feb 2021) (PDF, 401KB)
• The Sandbox: Online Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
• Big White Wall, online support aged 16 and over
• Groups with Herts Mind Network
• Groups with Mind in Mid Herts
• Groups with Guidepost Trust
• Cruse Bereavement Support (outreach)
• Mental Health Complex Needs service
• Mental health awareness - Available Help For Teens In Need Of Support (PDF, 286KB)