Relational Emotional Difficulties Service (REDS)
Welcome the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Relational Emotional Difficulties Service (REDS).
REDS is here for people who find strong emotions and relationships difficult.
You do not need to have a particular diagnosis to use our service.
We know that many people struggle with feelings that feel “too big” or with relationships that feel hard to manage. This can affect everyday life — at home, at work, or friendships. REDS offers a treatment and a peer support pathway for anyone aged 17 and over who wants help with these challenges
Our aim is to make you feel welcome, understood, and more confident. We focus on giving you practical evidence-based tools to manage emotions and behaviours, and a sense of connection, validation, and lived-experience support that makes those tools easier to use in real life.
The group was brilliant. I wasn't expecting it to be as helpful as it was but actually I'm glad it was group-based.
(Service user feedback)
REDS referral information
How to be referred
You cannot refer yourself to REDS. If you’re looking for support you can access directly, please see our Self Help and Guidance section.
If you think REDS may be right for you, the first step is to speak with your GP. They can refer you to your local Primary Care Mental Health Service for an assessment. If REDS is identified as the most suitable option, your referral will then be passed on to us.
If you are already working with a mental health professional, you can also discuss your interest in REDS with them. They will help you understand whether our pathway is appropriate and how to be referred.