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Please note: The Luton and Sandy Young Person’s Sanctuaries are now closed permanently. Our Bedford Sanctuary will be permanently closing on 29th March 2024. And our Central Bedfordshire Sanctuaries (Houghton Regis & Leighton Buzzard ) will be closed permanently from 31st March 2024 . We will be operating reduced hours until then – please see their pages for opening times. 

Young Person’s Sanctuary

Mind BLMK are delighted to be working collaboratively with CAMHS and East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) across Luton, Central Bedfordshire and Bedford, to provide crisis services for young people in need of mental health support. 

Our Young Person’s Sanctuaries are safe, non-judgemental spaces that you can come to if you find yourself in crisis or mental distress in the evenings. You will be met by a trained youth mental health worker who will listen and help you identify ways to address the problems you are facing.

Who are the Young Person’s Sanctuaries for?

  • Young people (14-17yrs) who are experiencing mental distress or crisis as well as those looking for a safe space to access some support.  No one will ever be turned away.
  • Young people are welcome to bring anyone from their support system.
  • Young people do not need to be known to mental health services to attend. Young people can still attend even if they are currently receiving support from CAMHs.

What can you expect?

  • A safe, non-judgemental, and relaxed space.
  • A confidential one-to-one session with a trained mental health worker.  During your first session, a youth mental health worker will explain the confidentiality policy to you.  In the instance where we may need to share certain information with a third party pertaining to a potential risk, we will have a discussion with you first.
  • Support to identify coping mechanisms and building emotional resilience.
  • A step-by-step tailored guide on how to access support and keep safe.  

Do you need an appointment?

Each Young Person Sanctuary is now operating a drop-in service and an appointment is not required.

Where are the Young Person Sanctuary’s based?

Luton Young Person’s Sanctuary:

  • Young Persons Hub, ResoLUTiONs, 89 Castle Street, Luton LU1 3AJ: Monday – Sunday 4pm – 10pm
  • Please note: this location will be permanently closed from 19th February 2024

Bedford Young Person’s Sanctuary:

  • CAMHS, 5-7 Rush Court, Bedford MK40 3JT: (7 days a week) 
  • Please note: this location will be permanently closed from 29th March 2024

Central Bedfordshire Young Person’s Sanctuary:

  • Leighton Buzzard; Meadow Way Community Centre, Leighton Buzzard LU7 3FS 
    • Wednesday 4pm – 10pm
    • Please note: this location will be permanently closed from 31st March 2024
  • Houghton Regis; Houghton Regis Children’s Centre, Tithe Farm Neighbourhood Centre, Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JB
    • Monday and Tuesday 4pm – 10pm
    • Please note: this location will be permanently closed from 31st March 2024

Milton Keynes Young Person’s Sanctuary

  • CAMHS Eaglestone Health Centre, Standing Way, Milton Keynes, MK6 5AZ

The Milton Keynes Young Person’s Sanctuary will be open on Wednesday – Saturday from 4.00pm -10.00pm.

Questions about the service?

If you would like further information about our Young Person’s Sanctuary, please email us on: [email protected]  (please note this inbox is monitored between 4pm – 9:30pm).

Please note: This is for enquiries only as referrals are not necessary. Please also be advised that we cannot offer crisis support over the phone during these hours.

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All Bedfordshire services are funded by East London NHS Foundation Trust and the Milton Keynes service is funded by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust

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