Hilltops Medical CentreMental Health
Stay Alive App
A pocket suicide prevention resource for the UK. Can be used if you yourself are experiencing thoughts but also if you are concerned someone else is considering suicide. Features include creating your own safety plan, quick access to crisis helplines, creating a wellness plan and many more.
Website: www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
Reflect
Free, confidential text conversations with trained volunteers who can help with Anxiety, stress, depression & many more.
BLMK Stay Alive
Grassroots Suicide Prevention have developed a free BMLK Stay Alive Booklet. This is a hardcopy version of the award-winning Stay Alive app, tailored to support suicide prevention in the BLMK area.
Find out more and order free Stay Alive booklets for your organisation using this form.
MK Money Lifeline
Free confidential money advice to help you deal with money worries, benefit applications or budgeting advice.
Website: www.mkmoneylifeline.org.uk
The Mix
The Mix is a drop-in service supporting emotional health and mental well-being. They encourage people to form new friendships and access support services. No appointment is necessary and everyone is welcome. The group meets every Monday between 14:00 and 16:30 at Unity Park Station (the old bus station) MK9 1LR.
Website: www.themixmk.com
Alpha-Stim-D Research Study
We are testing the effectiveness of a clinically proven medical device
called Alpha-Stim AID for the treatment of depression. The Alpha-Stim-D
trial will help us decide if the device should be made freely available
through the NHS.
Milton Keynes Talking Therapies (IAPT Service)
Milton Keynes Talking Therapies is a free and confidential NHS service offering NICE recommended talking therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), for common mental health problems involving stress, anxiety and depression.
Telephone: 01908 725099
Website: www.mktalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Talk Money Week - campaign from 6th to 10th November
Whatever your circumstances, Money Helper is on your side. Online and over the phone, you’ll get clear money and pension guidance that’s quick to find, easy to use and backed by government. We can also point you to trusted services if you need more support.
Open to everyone and free to use, Money Helper helps you clear debts, reduce spending and make the most of your income. To support loved ones, plan for major purchases and find out about entitlement.
Website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
Talk for Change
Talk for Change provides a single point of access for people wishing to access adult community mental health services and talking therapies in Milton Keynes.
Telephone: 01908 725099
Email: cnw-tr.mkspa@nhs.net
Samaritans
Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
Telephone: 116 123
Website: www.samaritans.org
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Mind
Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.
Telephone: 0300 123 3393
Website: www.mind.org.uk
Mental Health Awareness
Please see below websites where there are a mixture of pre-recorded webinars and face to face meetings.
NHS East of England Gambling Service
A newly launched service to support over 18s in Bedfordshire Luton & Milton Keynes. Offer support to individuals and families experiencing the negative impact of gambling.
Online self or professional referral via East of England Gambling Service
Leaflet: East of England Gambling Service
Arts for Health
Uses arts and crafts to support people’s health & wellbeing.
Website: www.artsforhealthmk.org.uk
How you Feel Matters
Please see the document below for more information on getting help in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire:
Milton Keynes Women’s Centre
What is on offer at the centre:
- 121 appointments for support.
- Connecting you with services such as housing/mental health.
- Workshops/group sessions/drop ins.
Judgement free, safe space.
Milton Keynes Women’s Centre is now open for drop-ins from 10:00 to 14:00 Monday to Friday, and we also welcome referrals via our website at www.c2csocialaction.com
Service Six
With a focus on early intervention, service six work with children and young people to provide support at a crucial time in their lives – to help them get back on track and become more resilient and equipped to meet future challenges life may bring and to be able to live healthier, happier and safer lives. Please follow the link to find out more about the current services they offer in MK.
Website: www.servicesix.co.uk
YIS - Young People's Mental Health
Counselling for ages 11-21.
Telephone: 01908 604700
Website: www.mkyis.org.uk
Domestic Abuse and Suicide
Free Training Course –
Links between Suicide and Domestic Abuse
This training is an introduction to the links between suicide and domestic
abuse (For those who live in our community or work in, Bedford Borough,
Central Bedfordshire & Milton Keynes).
Please see attached a link with information regarding Domestic Abuse and Suicide
Give Us A Shout
Give Us A Shout offers mental health resources, information and support, including by text.
Website: giveusashout.org
SMS: 85258
Veterans: NHS Mental Health Services - Op Courage
It does not matter if you’re due to leave the armed forces, just left the armed forces or left many years ago. Op COURAGE are here to help and understand the courage it takes to speak to someone.
Telephone: 0300 365 2000
Website: www.nhs.uk/veterans-nhs-mental-health-services
Email: gateway@berkshire.nhs.uk
Rethink
Rethink provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.
Telephone: 0300 5000 927
Website: www.rethink.org
Email: info@rethink.org
Young Person's Sanctuary
Mental Health Crisis Support for 14-17yrs.
Mind BLMK is delighted to provide crisis services for young people in need of mental health support. The sanctuary is launching at CAMHS Eaglestone Health Centre, Standing Way, Milton Keynes MK6 5AZ on Wednesday 24 January 2024, where it will then operate every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 5pm and 10pm, as well as on Saturdays between 4pm and 10pm.
For more information, please view the poster below:
Poster: Young People Sanctuary