Leaving hospital or struggling with mental illness
If you are facing homelessness on leaving hospital, or struggling with mental illness, there are a number of options available to you.
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Rethink provides support and advice for people struggling with mental health issues. They can advise on everything from treatment and care to benefits and employment advice.
Advice service Freephone - 0808 801 0525
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Shelter can offer detailed housing advice for people struggling with mental illness.
Free helpline - 0808 800 4444
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If you are facing homelessness at the end of a stay in hospital, please get in touch with patient discharge team. They may put you in contact with the Housing Options team at your local council through a Duty To Refer.
On discharge from hospital, your hospital discharge team can put you in contact with a Community Navigator, who can help you access the local services you require to support your needs.
For more information, visit the East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust page: East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust
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Herts Adult Community Mental Health Services can help you access a wide range of support services, and may be able to refer you to a supported housing scheme, depending on your circumstances.
Contact details: hpft.spa@nhs.net 0800 6444 101
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Turning Point offers advice to people with complex mental health needs on how to achieve their personal goals.
Hertfordshire Complex Needs Service - 01707 891 120
Mind is a national advice service for people struggling with mental illness. They offer support and legal advice for issues relating to mental illness. They have a local office in St Albans, located on Hatfield Road.
info@mind.org.uk 0300 123 339