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The Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) specialises in providing services for people with mental health problems and people with a learning disability who require specialist or forensic health care.

If offers a wide range of different services and therapies in the following four categories:

• Community Services including local teams for mental health and learning disabilities
• Specialist Services such as dementia, eating disorders and specialist learning disability services
• Acute Services including inpatient services and crisis teams
• Secure and Rehabilitation Services such as medium secure learning disability services, prison 'in reach' and residential rehabilitation

To find out about services in your area, visit the HPFT's website and use their interactive map.

For out-of-hours advice and telephone support from a mental health professional please call the Helpline on 01438 843322. This service operates from 5pm until 9am on weekdays, and 24 hours at weekends and on Bank Holidays.