Call 116 123, free to call anytime, any age, about anything, or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for a reply within 24 hours
Shout Crisis Text Line
Free 24/7 text support for people across the UK experiencing a mental health crisis anytime, anywhere, any age. Text “SHOUT” to 85258
NHS – Hertfordshire NHS Foundation Trust
Urgent Out of hours advice and telephone support. Single Point of Access (SPA) Mental Health Help line. Anytime, any age 0800 6444 101
If you're under 19, you can call 0800 1111 to talk to the helpline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.
Stayalive.app
Can be downloaded onto your phone for those at risk of suicide and people worried about someone.
SANDBOX
Online support for 10-25 years. Access to games, worksheets, group chats and 1:2:1 via text, phone or online.
Stop. Breathe. Think.
Free 1-1 counselliung sessions for 8 to 21 years. You can have a chat on text to BREATHE to 85258
With YOUTH (Mind Hertfordshire CYP)
Children and young people's digital wellbeing service 5-18 years
Big White Wall/Scape
Service for mild Mental Health issues for over 18's, 24/7
Young Minds Helpline
10-17 years living in Herts 01923 256391 for support and advice
Just Talk
Helping young people in Hertfordshire to talk about their mental health
Young Minds
In urgent need text 24/7 to 85258
Health for Teens
Advice for 11-19s on topics ranging from emotional wellbeing, healthy relationships, and physical health. Select the Hertfordshire pages for up-to-date advice on local services.
Saneline
Mental Health Support for over 16s. Offering emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness
0300 304 7000. Open from 4pm to 10pm
The Mix
Under 25s Free information and support for mental health issues 0808 808 4994
Anxiety UK
Help and support for anxiety
Contact your GP who can assess your needs and make a referral if appropriate.
Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
SPA (Single Point of Access) can put you in touch with NHS mental health services. They will help you get you to the service best for your needs. 0300 777 0707; Out of hours 01438843322
Over 16's counselling and group work. Covers Hertford, St Albans, Stevenage and Hatfield.
Talk in Herts
Based in Welwyn but will take referrals out of area.
Low-cost counselling on a sliding scale up to £40 per session 07843 481040
Tilehouse Counselling
Hitchin & nearby areas
St Albans Centre: 18-25 years self-referral, sliding scale change between £5-£50, GP referral for 16-17 years for free sessions 01727 856693.
Speak to your individual school, college & University.
Safe Space Counselling in Schools
Counselling & Arts Therapies to schools across Hertfordshire (5-19yrs). 01992 588796 Professional to make referral.
Mosaic Counselling
Affordable low cost counselling 18yrs+ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Free counselling for young people living aged 13-25 living in the St Albans & surrounding area
Supporting children and young people aged 5-25 years in Harlow and 11-19 years old in locations across East, North & West Hertfordshire
01279 414 090
Counselling offering to young people between 10-18 olds to a maximum of 12 sessions and for those 19-25 there could be a charge depending on your circumstances. 01923 239495
4-25 supporting young people in Hatfield & Finchley. 020 8440 9144