Focusing on prevention, early intervention and recovery
The Hub operates in four locations in Central Bedfordshire: Ampthill, Biggleswade, Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard.
A variety of face-to-face interventions are available in each location over 2 days, all of which are fully funded and free to access. The Hub offers access to:
Structured 1.5 hour education and learning sessions covering a range of mental health and wellbeing-related topics. Sessions may cover subjects such as anxiety management, depression, food and mood, loneliness, self-esteem and developing confidence. Sessions aim to develop skills and knowledge and enhance wellbeing.
1.5 – 2 hour sessions offering an opportunity to take part in social activities such as arts and crafts, music and mood, journalling, games and quizzes, or opportunities to connect with the environment and outdoor spaces Sessions may also be peer-led or include guest speakers from other organisations and agencies.
Up to 4 x 1-hour sessions of individualised support with one of our Community Wellbeing Navigators. Support begins by exploring the factors currently affecting a person’s mental wellbeing and by identifying immediate priorities which then go into a co-produced action plan. Using the action plan as a guide further sessions might include:
People will exit the service with an updated plan, a toolkit of resources and knowledge and feeling better able to manage their mental health and wellbeing.
This service could be a stepping stone to accessing other Hub services or form part of a moving-on plan for people who decide they no longer require significant or regular interventions available through the Hub.
Enabling people with similar lived experiences the opportunity to come together to provide emotional, social or practical help to each other in a safe, facilitated space. People can access up to one peer support session per week. Each session is 1.5 hours.
Click to find out more: Central Beds Peer Support
A 30-minute break to connect with others over a brew or lunch (not provided) in a safe, non-judgemental environment. Sessions also provide an opportunity to update on local community-based services, ways to participate and other useful signposting and resources.
In addition to face-to-face day services, people can also access a weekly topic-based, online evening group.
Once registered for the service individuals can choose to attend as many or as few of the interventions as they wish to meet their needs. Service users are also able to move freely across all locations, with the opportunity to choose from sessions available at each location.* Every person accessing the service will be supported to complete a wellbeing star to help them identify their wellbeing goals.
*Please note: To enable the most benefit from peer support, attendance is limited to one session per week.
Central Bedfordshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub Timetable
Adults aged 18+ with a mental health need and who live in Central Bedfordshire, will be eligible for support through this service. Young people from the age of 17 who are preparing for the transition to adulthood may also be eligible.
Before accessing any of our services you will need to complete a referral form and have a chat with one of our team. This is so we can find out a little bit more about your needs and make sure our services offer you the right kind of support. You can do this by clicking on the ‘Access Support’ button at the top of this page.
Referrals can be made by individuals and third parties (friends, family, GP, other professionals) with the consent of the individual.
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If you have any questions about Central Bedfordshire Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub, please find the contact details below:
t: 0300 330 0648
e: [email protected]
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