Get help
Most referrals to our services are made by GPs
If you are experiencing mental health problems and need help please speak to your GP (family doctor). They will discuss the issues you are facing and refer you to our services, if appropriate.
To register with a GP in your area go to www.nhs.uk
For mild to moderate mental health issues
Our Wellbeing Service offers short term support to people with mild to moderate mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Referrals are made via your GP or you can self refer by clicking on the following link:
For urgent help or if you need to speak to someone
Call our Single Point of Access (SPA) Tel: 0300 777 0707 from 8am - 7pm Email: hpft.spa@nhs.net
Alternatively, call our Out of Hours Helpline Tel: 01438 843322
If you are already using our services
If you are already receiving support from us and need help please contact:
Your care co-ordinator on the number provided to you or if you need help in the evening, weekend or bank holiday call our Out of Hours Helpline Tel: 01438 843322
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
If you are using our services but have an issue, query or complaint and don't want to speak to your care co-ordinator, contact PALS:
Tel: 01707 253916 Monday to Friday 9am - 3pm
Email: hpft.pals.herts@nhs.net
Alternative Contacts
Samaritans Tel: 116 123, 24 hours a day, every day
Sane out of hours helpline Tel: 0300 304 7000 from 4.30pm - 10.30pm every day