Sanctuary opens in Sandy to help youngsters with mental health issues

A new service supporting young people with their mental health is opening in Sandy.

Mind BLMK is working with CAMHS and East London Foundation Trust (ELFT) across Bedfordshire, to provide crisis services for young people.

The service in Sandy follows the successful launch of sanctuaries earlier this year and will offer help and advice for anyone between 14-17yrs.

It launches at the Sandy Community Children’s Centre, Laburnum Road, on September 30, and operates every Saturday and Sunday 4pm –10pm.

Go to Young Person’s Sanctuary - Mind BLMK (mind-blmk.org.uk

A spokesman said: “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. There is no need to call and book an appointment, simply drop in and 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.”