Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing.
Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference in the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes.
Our aim is to make sure that no one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Mind BLMK are delighted to be working collaboratively with the East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) across Luton and Bedfordshire, and Central North West London Trust (CNWL) in Milton Keynes, to provide crisis services for individuals in need of mental health support.
Our Crisis Cafes 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 mental health worker who will listen and help you identify ways to address the problems you are facing.
Who are the Crisis Cafés for?
Adults (18+) who are experiencing severe mental distress or crisis.
What can you expect?
- A safe, calm and relaxed atmosphere
- A one-to-one session with a trained mental health worker
- Support to identify positive mental health coping strategies
- Advice and guidance about other support services available in your area
- Do you need an appointment?
Each Crisis Café is now operating a drop-in service, and an appointment is not required.
Milton Keynes also has a Crisis phone line, which can be contacted between 5.00 pm – 11.00 pm on 01525 722 225.
Where are the Crisis Cafés based?
Luton Crisis Café: Luton Wellbeing Centre, 46-56 Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP
Bedford Crisis Café: Florence Ball House, Bedford Health Village, 3 Kimbolton Road, Bedford, MK40 2NX
Milton Keynes Crisis Café: 226 Queensway, Fenny Stratford, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, MK2 2TE
Central Bedfordshire Crisis Café: Mind BLMK, The Rufus Centre, Steppingley Road, Flitwick, Bedfordshire, MK45 1AH (4 days a week, Monday – Thursday)
What are the opening times?
Apart from Central Bedfordshire (see above), our Crisis Cafes are open seven days a week, 365 days of the year, between 5.00 pm – 11.00 pm.
For Milton Keynes residents, we also operate a Crisis Recovery Service. More information about this service can be found on the following link here.
Questions about the service?
If you would like further information about our Crisis Cafés, please email us at: crisiscafe@mind-blmk.org.uk or call us via 0300 330 0648 (open 9 am – 4:30 pm). Please note that we cannot offer crisis support over the phone during these hours.
