Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.

Telephone:  03444 111 444 | 01727 811118
Website:  https://www.castad.org.uk/ 

The Herts Help Community Navigation Service empowers individuals to access the different sources of help, advice and support available within the wider community to address the underlying causes that are affecting health and well-being.  

Telephone:  0300 123 4044
Website:  https://www.hertshelp.net/hertshelp.aspx 

The service offers confidential afternoon appointments for young people registered with a GP in St Albans or Harpenden where support and advice can be given on any physical, mental or sexual health matter.

The clinic is currently held at Parkbury House Surgery in St Albans on Thursday afternoons from 3.30 - 7pm. 

To book an appointment, please contact your own GP and ask to make an afternoon appointment for the young person's clinic.

Offers free, confidential and non-judgemental treatment services for individuals impacted by their own or someone else’s gambling. 

Telephone:  0143 848 7003

Email: hertfordshire@gamcare.org.uk 

Visit: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/find-local-treatment/gamcare-hertfordshire/ 

Provides free, confidential and non-judgemental advice and support to everyone on stopping smoking.

To book an appointment, please call:  0800 389 3998 or 01442 435 071
Website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/Health-in-Herts/Smoking/Stop-Smoking-Service.aspx 

The Living Room saves and transforms lives by providing people and their families with the opportunity to attend community-based rehabilitation treatment and support, to help them break free from the generational cycle of addiction.

Please phone for an appointment:  0300 365 0304 (local rate)
Email:  enquiries@livingroomherts.org 
Website:  www.livingroomherts.org

Supporting parents and carers of children aged 12+ to access relevant services via volunteer advocates.

Please phone for an appointment:  01992 638000
Website: https://www.hertfordshireppp.co.uk/

Offers information and advice to men and women who may be struggling to make difficult relationship decisions and support them in making informed choices about their future.

Website:  https://sahwr.org.uk/ 

A national charity providing employment opportunities, skills development, training, and health and wellbeing services as well as promoting inclusion and independence for those with disabilities and barriers to work.

Website:  https://www.shaw-trust.org.uk/ 

Members are encouraged to save, and these savings provide funds from which loans to members are made. Free life insurance is provided on loans (subject to conditions).

Telephone:  01727 859135
Website: www.stalbanscreditunion.co.uk 

1Life offer a free mini-health MOT in the Hub every third Wednesday of the month. 

This is a short 15 minute health check which includes height and weight measurements, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, lung capacity and waist circumference checks. Where appropriate, you may be signposted to various health-related initiatives, programmes or services.

For more information contact: Rowell.gordon@1life.co.uk

BeeZee Bodies are a child weight management service that work with young people aged 5 to 15 years. We offer free 14-week programmes that provide a mixture of nutritional education and physical activity.

Phone:  01452 717262
Email:  info@beezeebodies.co.uk
Website: https://beezeebodies.com/ 

The Shape Up Programme educates men to develop a healthy relationship with food and change unhealthy behaviours and habits that cause weight gain. The programme engages men in a fun and effective way and uses group exercise and sport to improve fitness and support weight loss.

Email: Rhys.Ratcliffe@watfordfc.com

Visit: https://www.shapeupherts.com/

Call: 01923 496 391

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Emmaus offers accommodation, meals, and support for formerly homeless people in return for 40 hours volunteering for our social enterprise. 

Email: community.herts@emmaus.org.uk

Call: 01727 817 294

Visit: www.emmaus.org.uk

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Mind in Mid Herts works with people to prevent them from developing mental health problems as well as supporting people who recover and prevent relapse.

Mind in Mid Herts can also be contacted at 11 Hatfield Road, St Albans AL1 3RR or admin@mindinmidherts.org.uk
Website:  https://www.mindinmidherts.org.uk/ 

Youth Talk offer a counselling service available to 13–25 year olds who live, work or attend school/college in the District of St Albans (Harpenden, London Colney, Redbourn, St Albans, Sandridge and Wheathampstead). We work on a self-referral only basis.

Email: info@youthtalk.org.uk

Call: 01727 868684

Visit: www.youthtalk.org.uk

Age UK Hertfordshire is an independent local charity working to alleviate loneliness and isolation, tackle poverty and build resilience in the community for older people in Hertfordshire who need our help.

Telephone:  0300 345 3446
Email:  Info@ageukherts.org.uk
Website:  https://www.ageuk.org.uk/hertfordshire

Communities 1st recruits volunteers to help voluntary and community groups deliver vital services across the District and the wider Hertfordshire community.

Telephone:  020 3559 3559
Email:  us@communities1st.org.uk 
Website: https://communities1st.org.uk/ 

Provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice and guidance to BME community in St Albans District. 

Please call 07401 079970 or 07480 934282 for enquiries and to pre-book an appointment.
Email:  hawaherts@gmail.com 
Website:  http://hawaherts.co.uk/ 

Initial information and advice on full-time and part-time courses.

Telephone:  01727 737000
Email:  info@oaklands.ac.uk 

This is an important document that lists the mental health organisations across Hertfordshire. 

These organisations are delivering services that can help everyone look after their mental health and wellbeing during the difficult times of the COVID 19 crisis. 

It covers support for: 

People on the autism spectrum                      Bereavement                                          Dementia 

Carers                                                             Drug and Alcohol Services                     Domestic Abuse 

• Mental Health Organisations across Hertfordshire ( pdf - 156.61 KB )

Mind in Mid Herts are offering free digital wellbeing support to front line workers. 

Mind in Mid Herts see front line workers as those providing services directly to communities; especially support to those that are vulnerable during these uncertain times. Front line workers may include; medical workers, community health and social care workers, first responders, pharmacists, funeral workers and carers (those supporting their loved ones with their health and wellbeing)

Access the support here. 

Due to Covid-19,Sexual Health Herts are offering services in a different way to keep you and staff safe.

They have reduced their face to face appointments to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection but they will be able to triage and consult by phone and, where needed, see urgent, priority or vulnerable clients in person. 

• Sexual Health Support during COVID 19 ( pdf - 284.71 KB )

For expert advice and helpful tips regarding your mental health and wellbeing access the website here. 

By answering 5 quick questions, you can receive a mind plan specific to your needs that will help tack your anxiety or stress. 

These well researched steps encourage you to think about your current mental health and how it can be improved.

For the fives steps click here. 

Sign up to the Couch to 5k, a running plan for absolute beginners which will get you gradually working towards running 5k in 9 weeks.

Each week you can download a podcast to help keep you motivated and you can connect with likeminded people on the forums by downloading the app. Sign up here. 

It is important to fuel our bodies with the right food and nutrients as after all you are what you eat.

For healthy and tasty recipes that will fuel your body with the right nutrients click here.