Please note: The Bedford, Luton, Leighton Buzzard, Houghton Regis and Sandy Young Person’s Sanctuaries are now closed permanently. Our Milton Keynes Young Person’s Sanctuary is open Monday – Sunday 4pm – 10pm.

Young Person’s Sanctuary

Mind BLMK are delighted to be working collaboratively with CAMHS at Central North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) 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 aged 11–17 years old (11–13-year-olds must be accompanied by a legal guardian or carer) who are experiencing mental distress or crisis, or simply need a safe space to access 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 is the Young Person Sanctuary’s based?

Milton Keynes Young Person’s Sanctuary

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

The Milton Keynes Young Person’s Sanctuary is open Monday – Sunday 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: YPS@mind-blmk.org.uk  (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.

The Milton Keynes service is funded by Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust