BEDFORDSHIRE COUNTY NETBALL ASSOCIATION
WELFARE & SAFEGUARDING
Bedfordshire County Netball Association (BCNA) is committed to working with our leagues to create and maintain a safe and positive environment for all young people to play netball.
It is vital that it is recognised that some children and young people may be more vulnerable than others of a similar age and some regretfully may encounter barriers to due many factors such as age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
Everyone has a responsibility as the safety of young people is paramount.
WHERE CAN I FIND HELP?
BEDFORD OPEN DOOR
Free counselling to those aged 13 - 25, can self refer.
MIND BLMK
Young Person's sanctuary for anyone aged 14-17 experiencing distress.
NO PANIC
Offers support with Panic Attacks, and provide a helpline 365 days a year.
CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE
Supports Young Carers in Bedfordshire, and provides information on what support is avalible to you.
PAPYRUS UK
A helpline for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, and for anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide open 24 hours every day of the year.
KOOTH
Access support from other young people and professionals, all at your own pace. Kooth is your online mental wellbeing
community. Access free, safe and anonymous.
TOTAL WELLBEING LUTON
Total Wellbeing Luton supports people living in Luton who want to improve their physical and emotional health.
BEAT
Online directory of eating disorder support services near you.
CALM HARM
Offers support with self harm, through a private and annonymous and safe app.
YOUNG MINDS
Offers general advice, support and resources for all mental health concerns.
CARALINE COUNSELLING
A charity that provides evidence-based therapeutic support for individuals
living with eating disorders.
CHUMS
A mental health and emotional wellbeing service for children and young people offering therapeutic support for
children and young people with a
variety of mental health and wellbeing needs.
TACTIC
TACTIC (Teenage Advice Centre-Teenage Information Centre) is a specialist young people’s service for 12 to 19 year-olds in Leighton Buzzard, Linslade and surrounding villages.
CENTRAL BEDS REFLECT
Text 'Reflect' to 85258 for local support 24/7.