The following section contains web links and telephone numbers for Milton Keynes and national organisations that support mental health.
Roundabout MK is a central directory of mental health services in Milton Keynes
www.mkweb.co.uk/roundaboutmk
The Access and Short Term Intervention Service (ASTI) is the single point of access to the adult mental health service within Milton Keynes and provides assessment and short term intervention to individuals between the ages of 17-65.
Open 8AM-7PM Monday-Friday and 9AM-5PM Saturday and Sunday
Tel 01908 605 650
NHS Direct provides medical help over the telephone - see number below.
The national Mind information line and web site can be contacted as below. The info line provides a wide information service on mental health including where appropriate legal advice. www.mind.org
The BACP offers a wealth of information on counselling and psychotherapy The Client & Ethical Information Helpdesk is available on 01455 8833
www.bacp.co.uk
YIS the Youth Information Service provides services to under 18s including counselling . For help telephone 01908 604700.
http://www.mkweb.co.uk/youthinformation/home.asp
Time to Change supports a national campaign aimed at breaking down the stigma that exists around mental health problems. Time to Change also supports various mental health initiatives for example sports and exercise and relaxation at Milton Keynes Mind. www.time-tochange.org
Rethink Call 0845 456 0455 for information or to speak to Rethink's National Advice Service about any aspect of mental health including practical problems. Or call local number 01908 585085.
www.rethink.org
Richmond Fellowship provide a range of services including employment advice , support into work and training as well as supported housing.Call 01908 648 788 for local advice. www.richmondfellowship.co.uk
The Mental Health Foundation's web site is a useful repository of mental health information.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Sane provide an information line as above as well as a web site with mental health information.
www.sane.org
The Samaritans provide confidential non-judgmental emotional support.
Tel 08457 90 90 90
www.samaritans.org
People's Voices provides the new Independent Mental Capacity Advocate service for Milton Keynes. This service is for people aged 16 and over.
www.peoplesvoices.org.uk
Beat is the leading UK charity for people with eating disorders and their families. The Beat Helpline can be contacted on 0845 634 1414
www.b-eat.co.uk
MK CAB provides advice on a wide range of subjects including benefits and debt relief.
Telephone Advice is available between the following times
(excluding Public Holidays):
Day morning afternoon
Monday 10am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday not available 4pm - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm
Friday 10am - 12:30pm 1pm - 4pm
Call 0844 499 4122 to speak to an advisor
www.mkweb.co.uk/citizensadvice
Relate Milton Keynes is a relationship support organisation. They support people in Milton Keynes through relationship counselling - for either a couple or an individual, family counselling, young people's counselling, sex therapy and sex addiction work and training courses. www.relatemk.org
Age Concern is a useful source of information and help primarily for the over 50's.
Freephone Information Line 0800 00 99 66
www.ageconcern.org.uk
MK Women and Work provides advice, guidance and training to women wishing to return to paid work and/or training
www.womenandwork.co.uk
The City Counselling Centre offers an alternative source of counselling within Milton Keynes. www.citycounsellingcentre.org.uk
