Support for Mental Health
Please be aware that the Cambridgeshire Lifespan Autism Spectrum Service is a diagnostic service and therefore we do not offer specialist mental health support.
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Talking Therapies
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Talking Therapies is part of the National NHS Talking Therapies services and is the new name for CPFT Psychological Wellbeing Service. Please visit their website for more information on the type of support they can offer.
NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Talking Therapies
You can refer yourself via their self-referral system here or alternatively, you can telephone: 0300 300 0055 or email: selfreferiapt@cpft.nhs.uk
Please note, CPFT NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Talking Therapies is not a crisis or emergency service and cannot provide an urgent response. If you are in a mental health crisis, contact our First Response Service on 111 and select the mental health option.
Mental Health Support
MIND is charity that aims to support people with mental health difficulties with and without autism. They have offices in Cambridge and Peterborough
In addition to Good Mood Cafes, which offer the opportunity to meet new people, MIND also have useful resources for maintaining your wellbeing and supporting yourself.
The National Autistic Society (NAS) offers some useful advice and guidance for a range of mental health difficulties
https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/mental-health
NAS also has social groups in Cambridge https://www.nascambridge.org.uk/adults/adult-social-club/
Contact CLASS
Telephone: 01223 219673
Email: classclinic@cpft.nhs.uk
Business Hours: Monday – Friday 9am-5pm (excludes bank holidays)
As a patient, relative or carer using our services, sometimes you may need to turn to someone for help, advice, and support.