NHS Talking Therapies
Getting help
Since 1st April 2023 the LLR Staff Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub is no longer providing a service. Please see your individual organisational health and wellbeing support offers below. Also see https://leicesterleicestershireandrutlandhwp.uk/health-and-wellbeing/
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the NHS Central Access Point on 0800 800 3302. If your life is at imminent risk please call 999 for immediate help.
Free talking therapies are available from the NHS. Call 0330 094 5595 or visit https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-NHS-talking-therapies-service/
If you need to talk right now call the Samaritans on 116 123 - you do not need to be suicidal.
Free, confidential text support can be received from the Shout service - text SHOUT to 85258.
Do you need help but are unsure about what kind? Complete our 'stress test' to have a clearer idea of what kind of support and treatment is likely right for you today. It will look at your answers and offer you suggestions on what to explore next. These include using self-help guides, therapeutic learning (SilverCloud), or accessing your employer's counselling service or the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme.
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- NHS - Urgent Mental Health Central Access Point
LocalIf you need urgent NHS mental health support, call this 24/7 free helpline for people of all ages in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Offering round-the-clock access to support, signposting and referral for yourself or on behalf of someone else. Calls are handled by Turning Point’s experienced recovery workers and they are supported by NHS clinicians.
Active Together
LocalOnline programmes to make physical activity and sport more accessible and help the people of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland get moving a little more, in their own way.
ADHAR
LocalA Leicester based mental health charity for the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) groups. Adhar Project are committed to supporting people with their mental health difficulties, by helping them to understand their individual problems and be able to offer support where needed
Amica
LocalNHS-based service providing counselling and psychological support services to a number of NHS and Public Sector organisations across LLR. Their therapists are employed by the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Association of Christians in Counselling and Linked Professions
NationalACC are providing a free Counselling Service for NHS staff, offering up to 6 sessions from fully qualified counsellors. This confidential and faith-based counselling service, by video call or telephone, is available to staff of all beliefs and none.
At A Loss
NationalA signposting service that helps bereaved people find support. You can talk to a bereavement counsellor via their live chat service.
Beat Eating Disorders
NationalUK charity supporting people affected by eating disorders.
BeGambleAware
NationalOffer free, confidential help and support to anyone who’s worried about their – or someone else’s – gambling
Bereavement Advice Centre
NationalPractical support and advice for people on what they need to do after a death.