Mental Health
Samaritans: Helpline
116123
jo@samaritans.org
Telephone helpline for individuals experiencing mental health difficulties or crisis.
Offering:
Telephone Service with Volunteers providing a confidential & supportive listening service.
Operators can provide recommendations for whom to contact for additional support.
Cost: Free to call.
Eligibility Criteria: Individuals experiencing mental health difficulties or crisis or those with concerns for the mental health of another.
Meadowell Services at Watford Health Centre
21 Upton Rd
Watford
WD18 0JP
01923 226266
A service that provides primary care to meet the health needs of homeless and disadvantaged patients in Watford and Three Rivers.
Offering:
Health Checks and Screenings.
Vaccinations.
Referrals for additional care.
Addiction Support.
Referral to Night Shelter.
Cost: free to users.
Eligibility Criteria: varies depending on service required.
Referral Procedure: visit surgery and register in person.
Signpost
Free and confidential counselling, coaching and other support to 10-25 year olds in Watford, Hemel Hempstead, Berkhamsted, Rickmansworth, South Oxhey and Borehamwood.
Offering:
Face-to-face discussion and counselling services that include:
• depression, anxiety, self-harm & other mental health issues.
• relationships, bereavement & family breakdown.
• sexual health, sexuality & pregnancy.
• coping with physical, sexual and emotional abuse.
• overcoming dependency on drugs, alcohol & tobacco.
• bullying, anger management, eating disorders & many more.
Coaching.
Peer Mentoring.
Group support.
Cost: free for 10-19 year olds who have not previously received support. Self-funded counselling available for adults.
Eligibility Criteria: people aged 10 and above.
Referral Procedure: self-referral via the website only. Appointments can only be booked by the client themselves (except 11-13 year-olds whose parents can book appointments for them).