Urgent Mental Health Support
If you need urgent help with your mental health, use one of the helpline services below. If you feel as though you or someone else is at risk of immediate harm, please call 999 immediately.
Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, you can contact the Samaritans for support. N.B. This is a listening service and does not offer advice or intervention.
Opening times: 24/7
116123
jo@samaritans.org
Childline
If you’re under 19, you can confidentially call, chat online, or email about any problem, big or small.
Sign up for a free Childline locker (real name or email address not needed) to use their free 1-2-1 counsellor chat and email support service.
Can provide a BSL interpreter if you are deaf or hearing impaired.
Hosts online message boards where you can share your experiences, have fun, and get support from other young people in similar situations.
Opening times: 24/7
0800 11 11
Career Resources
National Careers Service
For further career research, a CV builder tool, a skills assessment tool, and much more.
National Careers ServiceThe National Apprenticeship
For information on apprenticeships and current vacancies.
The National ApprenticeshipSuccess at School
There is a wealth of information for young people to explore careers, get the lowdown on top employers, and search for the latest jobs, courses, and advice.
Success at School
Not going to Uni
There is a wealth of information about quality alternatives to higher education.
Not going to Uni
Training Provision & Volunteering
Prince’s Trust
The Princes Trust runs the Team program and a number of Get Into programs: get into airports, hospitality, network rail, etc., and offers much more support to young people.
Prince's Trust
Useful Specialist Support
Aquarius
Support for young people who want support around their own use of drugs and alcohol or are affected by a family member using drugs or alcohol.
AquariusBrook
Advice and support for young people regarding their sexual health: pregnancy, contraception, STIs, relationship advice
BrookSorted
A free counselling service for young people aged between 13 and 25 living in Central Bedfordshire.
Sorted
Practical tools for support
Text REFLECT to 85258 to start a free, confidential text conversation with a trained volunteer
SHOUT and Beds, Luton, Milton Keynes Health & Care Partnership