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Mental health services for support

Get urgent advice or support

Do you, or someone you care about, need urgent mental health support? 

24/7 support is available over the phone, you can call the Mental Health Central Access Point on NHS 111, selecting option 2 for mental health.

This number is open 24 hours a day and is totally free and confidential. Does talking on the phone make finding support difficult for you? You can now text on 0748 063 5199 and we will aim to get back to you as soon as possible*.

*At busy times, response time may take up to 12 hours, if you need urgent help please phone the Mental Health Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302. Provided by Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust.

Start a conversation

Start A Conversation provides information about where to find support in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland for people experiencing feelings of suicide ideation, and those worried about them.

Mental health friendly places

Mental Health Friendly Places are welcoming, non-judgmental, safe spaces for people who need to talk about their mental health. They can be anywhere from local cafes to hair salons and libraries.

The people who work there are fully trained and can help talk to you about your mental health, how to deal with it and where to go for more help and support.

Find more information about Mental Health Friendly Places including where your nearest one is on their website.

P3 mental health and wellbeing support

P3 provides a mental health wellbeing and recovery support service for adults aged 18 and over. They can offer advice and community recovery services.

Talking Therapies

If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then VitaMinds can help. VitaMinds works in partnership with the NHS to provide talking therapy services and counselling in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Self harm support

Harmless is working in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland to help people address and overcome issues related to self-harm. They offer short and long term therapy support. Support can be accessed through one-to-one working, group work or informal drop-in sessions. Harmless will work with all ages and can provide support, advice and guidance to carers and families.

Bereavement support

The Tomorrow Project offers support to those bereaved by suicide in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They offer one to one, face to face, emotional and practical support to anyone that has been bereaved by suicide. Support is offered for as long as the person requires. Referrals are accepted for children and adults.

Veterans Mental Health Support

Combat Stress support veterans’ and their mental health. They help former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression.

Children and young people

Young Minds

Young Minds is a mental health charity for younger people. Their website has different articles, useful resources, and online crisis messenger. You can also text them on 85258.

Kooth

Kooth is a digital mental health service. Their website has a free online counselling service for young people and has many useful articles and forums you can read.

Older Person’s Support

Age UK Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is a local charity providing help and support to older people in our local communities. This includes information and advice, support for living independently, dementia support, and isolation. For more information visit their website.

Domestic Violence

LWA (Living Without Abuse) is a domestic and sexual abuse charity providing support to residents in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They provide support to anyone experiencing or fearing violence or abuse from a partner, ex-partner or family member. There is lots of information on their website or you can phone their helpline on 0808 802 0028.

Carers support

The Carers Centre LLR offers support to unpaid carers. If you are looking after someone who can’t manage without your help due to their disability, physical or mental illness, frailty, addiction, or long-term condition, then The Carers Centre can offer you support. 

Some of the services and support The Carers Centre offers carers include:

  • Information, advice and guidance helpline
  • Self-advocacy and support groups
  • Mental Health and wellbeing activities
  • Respite activities and social groups/events
  • Information and training sessions
  • Volunteering service

Information and support

Mind offer advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Their website has lots of information about mental health including signposting, self-help and helpline numbers for support.

Menopause

The Menopause Awareness Raising Service are working to increase people’s knowledge and awareness of the menopause and the impact this can have on women. They offer training for menopause champions in the workplace and signpost to support.

Advocacy

Lamp provides free community mental health advocacy for individuals, families and carers living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. They support people who are struggling to navigate and access mental health services, supporting those feeling vulnerable, confused, and unsure where to turn. The provide support with the following:

  • Support with wellbeing
  • Help with a mental health diagnosis
  • Understanding your rights regarding mental health care
  • Questioning a decision about care and support
  • Support at care appointments
  • Communicate needs and wants to care teams and specialists
  • Care for people with mental health issues, (or are concerned about a family member, colleague or friend)

Online support directory

Hub of Hope is an online mental health support directory. It signposts to local, national, community, charity, private and NHS mental health support. You can search for services using your postcode.