At Family Law Bedford, we understand that family challenges often involve more than just legal issues. We’ve compiled a list of trusted local and national organisations offering practical, emotional, and specialist support.

Whether you’re facing domestic abuse, financial difficulties, mental health struggles, or family relationship concerns, these services provide confidential help alongside our legal expertise in Bedford and Bedfordshire.

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Housing & Homelessness Support

• SMART – Bedford Homelessness Charity – Supporting people experiencing homelessness across Bedfordshire with housing, recovery, and wellbeing services.
   

Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing

• Mind – National mental health charity offering advice, crisis support, and local Bedfordshire services.

• Samaritans – 24/7 confidential listening service for anyone struggling emotionally.

• The Silver Line – Helpline offering friendship and advice for older people.

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Relationships & Family Support

• Relate – Relationship counselling and family therapy services in Bedford and across the UK.

• Mencap – Support for children and adults with learning disabilities and their families.

• Childline – Free, confidential support for children experiencing abuse, neglect, or mental distress.

 

Domestic Abuse & Safety

• National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 24-hour helpline for women experiencing domestic abuse.

• Bedford Women’s Centre – ACCM (UK) – Local Bedford support for women affected by abuse and harmful practices.

• Respect – Men’s Advice Line – Support for men experiencing domestic abuse.

• IMPAKT DART – Domestic Abuse Resettlement Team, Bedfordshire – Local service offering domestic abuse support for men, women, and families.

• Galop – National LGBTQIA+ domestic abuse and sexual violence support service.
   

Legal & Family Support

• Citizens Advice Bedford – Local advice on housing, benefits, debt, and family law.

• Resolution – National family law organisation promoting non-confrontational resolutions.
   

Local Council & Safeguarding

• Bedford Borough Council – Domestic Abuse Services – Local authority information and support.

• Bedfordshire Police Domestic Abuse Unit – Report domestic abuse or access protection advice.

• Bedfordshire Safeguarding Children Board – Guidance on protecting vulnerable children.
   

Health & Wellbeing

• Bedfordshire Mental Health Services – Local mental health and wellbeing resources.

• Carers in Bedfordshire – Support for unpaid carers and family members.
   

Housing & Financial Help

• Bedford Housing Options Service – Council service for homelessness prevention and emergency accommodation.

• Turn2Us – Charity providing financial help and grants information.

 

Debt Advice

• StepChange – Free, confidential debt advice and management plans.

 

Addiction & Recovery

• Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) – Support groups for those affected by alcohol dependence.

• Al-Anon Family Groups – Support for friends and family of those struggling with alcohol.

• Narcotics Anonymous (NA) – Fellowship for individuals recovering from drug addiction.

• Gamblers Anonymous (GA) – Support for people affected by gambling addiction.

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Family Law Bedford provides these resources for general information only. We are not affiliated with the organisations listed and cannot accept responsibility for their services. Always seek professional advice where appropriate.

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