Alzheimer’s Society
W: www.alzheimers.org.uk
T: 0116 231 6921
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Providing support, advice, information and signposting to people experiencing dementia, alzheimer’s or memory loss and their families or carers
How to access
Oak Spinney Park Ratby Lane Forest East
Leicester
Leicestershire
United Kingdom
LE3 3AW
Volunteering: Yes
A Place to Grow
W: http://blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/countryside-areas/a-place-to-grow/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Gardening to help with mental health.
Registration form and criteria on a PDF on the website.
How to access
Self referral
Tue & Thur
10am – 1pm
Fri
9:30am -12:30pm
A Place to Grow, Mill Lane, Enderby, LE19 4LX
Volunteering: Yes
Blaby Mind Matters
T: 0773 9035 296
E: jennifer.fielding@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Support group for anyone with a mental health condition. A safe space for social support. A chance to meet with people without judgement. A range of activities to do.
How to access
£1 a week, pay on arrival. First session free.
Thursdays, 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Blaby Civic Centre, 22-24 Leicester Road,
Blaby, Leicestershire, LE8 4GQ
Volunteering: No
Community and Mental Well-being in your Library
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/blaby-library
T: 0116 305 3516
E: blabylibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Extra books DVDs staff to help you find what you need, feel good fiction, free computer use, physical activity opportunity
Community Dementia Support Group – Every Tuesday 11am to 12pm.
Informal drop-in – refreshments, activities and support. For more information contact the library.
Coming soon is our:
Make friends with a book – Every Thursday 1.30pm to 3pm.
A place to relax, a chance to make new friends, and a new way to enjoy shared reading. There is no pressure to read or talk, you can simply drop in, sit down and relax as you listen to a good story or poem. There is no homework and free refreshments are available.
Self-Referral
Blaby Library, Lutterworth Road, Blaby, LE8 4DW
Mon 1pm-6pm, Tus 10am-5pm, Weds Closed, Thurs 10am-5pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10-3pm
Equine Assisted Therapy
W: www.soarvalleywestern.co.uk
T: 0775 363 9228
Alternative phone: 07710386498
E: horsesforcauses@hotmail.com
About Us
Use of horses to help with mental health problems, e.g. anxiety and depression.
Registration form to fill out and email to horsesforcauses@hotmail.com
30 min taster session. Treatment plan will depend on the cost.
After taster session the appointments will be with a counsellor.
How to access
Self referral
Soar Valley Western Stables, A426 Blaby By Pass, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 6DA
Volunteering: No
Green SPark
W: n/a
T: n/a
E: greenspark@ncha.org.uk
About Us
Green Spark is an wellbeing group promoting wellbeing using outdoor activities. These include walks, gardening and planting, wall building and more.
IAPT Lets Talk Well-being
W: www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/leicestershire-county-and-rutland-service-
T: 01509 561 100
E: n/a
About Us
Local Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) service. Offers a range of talking therapies and signposting support.
How to access
How to access
Self referral
via phone & email
Let’s Talk Wellbeing, Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5RF
Volunteering: No
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T: 0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc
Appointments made over the phone or by telephone support.
How to access
Self referral via phone
24 Hrs voicemail service
Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Volunteering: No
Leicestershire County Council – Reading Well
W: www.readingagency.org.uk/readingwell
T: 02073242544
E: info@readingagency.org.uk
About Us
Help you manage your wellbeing using self help reading
How to access
Self referral
GP referral
Dependent on location
Local Library
Volunteering: Yes
Leicestershire County Council – Local Area Co-ordination
W: n/a
T: Local Area co-ordinator Manager: 0116 3056 650
Blaby: 07739035296
E: n/a
About Us
Working with local people organisations and services to promote opportunities for people that may be at risk, due to age, disability and low level mental health. Community development which looks at what the community can offer the vulnerable individual to feel healthy and well and confident and connected.
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 5pm
Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, L
LE3 8RA
Volunteering: No
LOROS
W: www.loros.co.uk
T: 0116 231 3771
E: info@loros.co.uk
About Us
LOROS Hospice is a local charity that supports 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland every year. They deliver free, high quality compassionate care and support to suffers of long term physical and mental illness. Here are some of the services they facilitate; Counselling and psychological support, wellbeing drop in groups, a home visitation service, a complementary therapies such as hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and much more. To find out more please ring the above number.
How to access
Referral
Mental Health Neighbourhood Cafes
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/neighbourhood-mh-cafes/
T: N/A
E: N/A
About Us?
The Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s local support for people who need immediate help with their mental health. The cafes are drop in centres for anyone to come and talk to us about their mental health – no appointment needed. We have supportive, trained staff who can listen and provide the practical support you need.
How to access
Just turn up
Various locations, days and times.
To see dates and times click here
Volunteering: No
Mental Health Reablement Service
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/dementia-and-mental-health/mental-health-information-advice-and-support
T: 0116 305 0004
E: adultsandcommunitiescsc@leics.gov.uk
About Us?
If you have mental health difficulties, the Mental Health Reablement Service may be able to provide you with short-term support to promote recovery and increase your independence
How to access
Self-referrals not accepted
Please contact our Customer Service Centre:
Monday – Thursday, 8.30am -5pm
Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Volunteering: No
Panghar Shanti
W: www.safehouse.org.uk
T: 024 7622 8952
E: n/a
About Us
Refuge for domestic violence for Asian women, inc. advise on housing,
counselling & benefits. Based in Coventry
How to access
self referral online
monday-friday
helpline open 24/7
9am-5pm
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_Contact-PatientAdviceandLiaisonServicePALS.aspx
T: 0116 295 0830
E: PALS@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Helping with complaints, questions, comments or concerns relating to NHS services
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 4:30
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
FREEPOST LPT PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Volunteering: Yes
Recovery Assistance Dogs
W: www.recoveryassistancedogs.org.uk
Tel: 0116 2623946
Mob: 07581 282899
E: recoveryassistancedogs@gmail.com
About Us
Recovery Assistance Dogs (RAD Dogs) find ways to mental health and wellbeing. RAD trains your dog to be a registered assistance dog. The RAD dogs have an intensive training in obedience & skilled assistance that help to protect their owner from anxiety, loneliness, panic attacks and fear. They can also help with social inclusion, exercise, protection and stability. If you own a dog and would like it to get trained to support you, get in touch with RAD.
How to access
Self referral via email
Opening times:
10am – 4pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Relate
W: www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 3011
E: reception@rllr.org.uk
About Us
Counselling for couples and individuals with relationship problems
How to access
Self referral
REMIT mental health project
W: www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/remit-mental-health-project/
T: 0116 454 1900
E: n/a
About Us
Community education project for people in Leicester and Leicestershire for people who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
How to access
Self referral
via online form
Dependent on location
The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester,
LE3 1LE.
Fosse Community Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester, LE3 5HG. Alyestone Leisure Centre, 1 Knighton Lane East, Leicester,
LE2 6LU
Richmond Fellowship Lifelinks
W: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
T: 0800 0234 575
E: Leicestershire.LifeLinks@RichmondFellowship.org.uk
About Us
Signposting by telephone or one to ones at the various surgeries.
Call or see website for more info.
How to access
Self referral
via phone and email
Mon – Fri
9am -5pm
1st Floor, 60 Charles Street, Leciester, LE1 1FB
Volunteering: Yes
Samaritans
W: www.samaritans.org
T: 116 123
E: n/a
About Us
A UK charity offering support to people who are suicidal or despairing.
How to access
Self referral
via phone
24hours
Based in Leicester, 1a Elmfield Avenue
LE2 1RB
Volunteering: Yes
Tea Talk & Toast
W: N/A
T: 07928 500375
E: n/a
About Us
FEELING OVERWHELMED, STRUGGLING AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO?
How to access
Simply turn up – no referral required
Every Thursday 09:30-11:30
Glen Hills Library and the Cafe
50 Dorothy Avenue
LE2 9JD
Volunteering: N/A
Turning Point
W: www.turning-point.co.uk
T: 0808 800 3302
E: n/a
About Us
Free out of hours helpline available 24/7 for public in Leicestershire
How to access
Self referral
by phone
24hrs 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
Waterways Wellbeing
T: 07795057198
E: Sean.payne@canalrivertrust.org.uk
About Us
The Canal and River Trusts, Waterways Wellbeing project in South Leicestershire started in 2022 and runs in Oadby/Wigston, Blaby and Market Harborough. Research shows that being near or on water improves wellbeing making you feel happier and healthier, whilst giving you the confidence to feel with daily challenges. Since the project started we have organised general wellbeing walks, sensory walks, creative mobile phone photography, crafting sessions, beginners birdsong walks, narrow boat trips, birdbox building, canoeing and paddle boarding.
How to access
Self referral
By phone or email
Volunteering: Yes
Active Wesley Hall Day Services
W: www.activewesleyhall.org.uk
T: 0116 2626791
Alternate: 0116 262 6000
E: main reception: mail@activewesleyhall.org.uk
Mental health support: sd@activewesleyhall.org.uk
About Us
Working with people with enduring mental health illnesses or mild learning difficulties. Enable them to remain stable and develop independence and act as equal citizens in Leicester. Also benefits families and carers, as they have the chance to gain support from the staff to feel less isolated. Activites include Arts/crafts, bingo, English, Baking, Yoga, Cooking etc.
Call the number to have a chat about becoming a member. They offer a free taster session. Sessions cost £20 for full day or £10 for 2 hour session (morning or afternoon).
How to access
Self Referral
Sessions run between 10:30-3pm but ring for more details.
76 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GN
Vounteering: Yes
Alzheimer’s Society
W: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
T: 0116 213 1111
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Providing support, advice, information and signposting to people experiencing dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their families or carers
How to access
Mon – Fri
9.30am – 5.30pm
Oak Spinney Park Ratby Lane Leicester Forest East
Leicester
Leicestershire
United Kingdom
LE3 3AW
Volunteering: Yes
A Place to Grow
W: http://blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/countryside-areas/a-place-to-grow/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Gardening to help with mental health.
Registration form and criteria on a PDF on the website.
How to access
Self referral
Tue & Thur
10am – 1pm
Fri
9:30am -12:30pm
A Place to Grow, Mill Lane, Enderby, LE19 4LX
Volunteering: Yes
Chatty Café
W: n/a
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Sit at their ‘chatty’ table and someone will come over to talk to you.
How to access
Location:
Zeph’s Café
Trinity Methodist Church
Oadby
LE2 4LA
Access Café at the back of the church by the car park
Opening hours:
9:30 – 16:30, Mon-Sat, Chatty Café not available between 12pm – 2:30pm
Contact: 0116 271 7575
Volunteering opportunities available
Community and Mental Well-being in your Library
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/libraries/find-a-library/wigston-library
T: Oadby 0116 305 3516
T: Wigston: 0116 305 3689
E: oadbylibrary@leics.gov.uk
E: wigstonlibrary@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Extra books DVDs staff to help you find what you need, feel good fiction, free computer use, physical activity opportunity
How to access
Self referral
Oadby – Mon, Tues Wed, Fri 10am – 6pm, Thurs Closed, Sat 10am – 4pm. Wigston Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs 10am-6pm, Fri Closed, Sat 10am-4pm
Oadby Library, 10 The Parade, Oadby, LE2 5BF. Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston Magna, Leics, LE18 1PA
Elliot Hall
W: www.elliotthall.net
T: 07880 715656 / 07703 441894
E: elliotthallyouthandcommunity@gmail.com
About Us
Elliott Hall for Youth & Community (CIC) operates a variety of different activities for all different ages & abilities. We are registered as a safe & warm haven, where anyone can drop in, take part in an activity, read a book or just for a chat and enjoy a warm drink & feel safe. Your always welcome here.
They offer a range of support which is all listed on their website.
How to access
Call
Elliott Hall, 14 Albion Street,
South Wigston
LE18 4SA
Volunteering: Unknown
Equine Assisted Therapy
W: www.soarvalleywestern.co.uk
T: 0775 363 9228
Alternate: 07710 386498
E: horsesforcauses@hotmail.com
About Us
Use of horses to help with mental health problems, e.g. anxiety and depression.
Registration form to fill out and email to horsesforcauses@hotmail.com
30 min taster session. Treatment plan will depend on the cost.
After taster session the appointments will be with a counsellor.
How to access
Self referral
Soar Valley Western Stables, A426 Blaby By Pass, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 6DA
Volunteering: No
Go Learn
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/jobs-and-volunteering/skills-for-jobs/adult-learning-courses-golearn
T: 0116 305 3689 or 0800 988 0308
E: Adultlearning@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Wigston Library – Programme offering taste of learning, ICT, Creative arts, Health and Wellbeing, Confidence building. For adults experiencing mental health conditions. 2 hrs of learning.
How to access
Self referral
via email or phone
Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs,
10am – 6pm,
Sat
10am – 4pm
Wigston Library, Bull Head Street, Wigston Magna, Leics,
LE18 1PA
Volunteering: Yes
Green SPark
W: n/a
T: n/a
E: greenspark@ncha.org.uk
About Us
Green Spark is an wellbeing group promoting wellbeing using outdoor activities. These include walks, gardening and planting, wall building and more.
IAPT Lets Talk Well-being
W: www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/leicestershire-county-and-rutland-service
T: 0115 8760157
E: letstalklcr@nottshc.nhs.uk
About Us
Signposting for all kinds of things from alcohol, eating disorders, breastfeeding, hospice,podiatrist, rapid response liaison psychiatry. As well as face to face counselling/CBT etc, they can offer web-based CBT called SilverCloud. This makes it more acessible as it can be done at home on a computer.
Self referral permitted if registered with a GP in Leicestershire and not going through anything on the list on website (GP will be notified). Referral form on website. Also referrals by GP. First contact is normally a phone therapist to talk through what you actually need.
How to access
How to access
Self referral
via phone & email
Open 9am – 5pm
Let’s Talk Wellbeing, Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5RF
Volunteering: No
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T:0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester,Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc
Appointments made over the phone or by telephone support.
How to access
Self referral via phone
24 Hrs voicemail service
Mon – Fri: 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge, New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Volunteering: No
Learning for Confidence and Better Mental Health
W: www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk
T: 0116 305 5455 or 07535 690 017
E: Mary.baker@leics.gov.uk
About Us
Boost confidence, make new friends, make positive changes.
Eligible for people with mental health problems.
How to access
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 5pm
Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, L
LE3 8RA
Volunteering: Yes
Leicestershire County Council – Reading Well
W: www.readingagency.org.uk/readingwell
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Help you manage your wellbeing using self help reading
How to access
Self referral
GP referral
Dependent on location
Local Library
Volunteering: Yes
LOROS
W: www.loros.co.uk
T: 0116 231 3771
E: info@loros.co.uk
About Us
LOROS Hospice is a local charity that supports 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland every year. They deliver free, high quality compassionate care and support to suffers of long term physical and mental illness. Here are some of the services they facilitate; Counselling and psychological support, wellbeing drop in groups, a home visitation service, a complementary therapies such as hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and much more. To find out more please ring the above number.
How to access
Referrals are usually sent by a GP, hospital consultant, hospital palliative care team, or facilitated by a community nurse specialist.
Leicestershire County Council – Local Area Co-ordination
W: n/a
T: Local Area co-ordinator Manager: 0116 3056 650
Blaby: 07739035296
E: n/a
About Us
Working with local people organisations and services to promote opportunities for people that may be at risk, due to age, disability and low level mental health. Community development which looks at what the community can offer the vulnerable individual to feel healthy and well and confident and connected
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 5pm
Leicestershire County Council, County Hall, Glenfield, L
LE3 8RA
Volunteering: No
Mental Wellbeing
W: www.blabystayinghealthy.co.uk
W: www.letstalkwellbeing.co.uk
T: 0115 876 0157
E: n/a
About Us
Psychological assessment and treatment for mild to moderate common mental health problems
Call or complete an online referral at www.iaptprotal.co.uk/ltw.htm
How to access
Self referral
GP referral
Online referral
Volunteering: No
Mental Health Neighbourhood Cafes
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/neighbourhood-mh-cafes/
T: N/A
E: N/A
About Us?
The Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s local support for people who need immediate help with their mental health. The cafes are drop in centres for anyone to come and talk to us about their mental health – no appointment needed. We have supportive, trained staff who can listen and provide the practical support you need.
How to access
Just turn up
Various locations, days and times.
To see dates and times click here
Volunteering: No
Mental Health Reablement Service
W: https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/adult-social-care-and-health/dementia-and-mental-health/mental-health-information-advice-and-support
T: 0116 305 0004
E: adultsandcommunitiescsc@leics.gov.uk
About Us?
If you have mental health difficulties, the Mental Health Reablement Service may be able to provide you with short-term support to promote recovery and increase your independence
How to access
Self-referrals not accepted
Please contact our Customer Service Centre:
Monday – Thursday, 8.30am -5pm
Friday, 8.30am – 4.30pm
Volunteering: No
Panghar Shanti
W: www.safehouse.org.uk
T: 0808 2000 247
E: n/a
About Us
Refuge for domestic violence for Asian women, inc. advise on housing, counselling & benefits. Based in Coventry
How to access
self referral online
monday-friday
helpline 24/7
9:30am-5:30pm
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_Contact-PatientAdviceandLiaisonServicePALS.aspx
T: 0116 295 0830
E: PALS@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Helping with complaints, questions, comments or concerns relating to NHS services
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 4:30
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
FREEPOST LPT PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Volunteering: Yes
Recovery Assistance Dogs
W: www.recoveryassistancedogs.org.uk
E: recoveryassistancedogs@gmail.com
About Us
Recovery Assistance Dogs (RAD Dogs) find ways to mental health and wellbeing. RAD trains your dog to be a registered assistance dog. The RAD dogs have an intensive training in obedience & skilled assistance that help to protect their owner from anxiety, loneliness, panic attacks and fear. They can also help with social inclusion, exercise, protection and stability. If you own a dog and would like it to get trained to support you, get in touch with RAD.
How to access
Self referral via email
Opening times: 10am – 4pm,
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
Relate
W: www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 3011
E: reception@rllr.org.uk
About Us
Counselling for couples and individuals with relationship problems
How to access
Self referral
REMIT mental health project
W: www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/remit-mental-health-project/
T: 0116 545 1900
E: n/a
About Us
Community education project for people in Leicester and Leicestershire for people who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
How to access
Self referral
via online form
Dependent on location
The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester,
LE3 1LE.
Fosse Community Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester, LE3 5HG. Alyestone Leisure Centre, 1 Knighton Lane East, Leicester,
LE2 6LU
Richmond Fellowship Lifelinks
W: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
T: 0800 0245 757
E: Leicestershire.LifeLinks@RichmondFellowship.org.uk
About Us
Signposting by telephone or one to ones at the various surgeries.
Call or see website for more info.
How to access
Self referral
via phone and email
Mon – Fri
9am -5pm
1st Floor, 60 Charles Street, Leciester, LE1 1FB
Volunteering: Yes
Samaritans
W: www.samaritans.org
T: 116 123
E: n/a
About Us
A UK charity offering support to people who are suicidal or despairing.
How to access
Self referral
via phone
24hours
Based in Leicester, 1a Elmfield Avenue
LE2 1RB
Volunteering: Yes
Turning Point
W: www.turning-point.co.uk
T: 0808 800 3302
E: n/a
About Us
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Crisis House offers support during a mental health crisis. Support is provided in a variety of ways including through a short term stay in the crisis house, a 24/7 telephone helpline or by accessing one of our outreach sessions for drop-in or one to one support.
How to access
Self referral
by phone
24hrs 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
Waterways Wellbeing
T: 07795057198
E: Sean.payne@canalrivertrust.org.uk
About Us
The Canal and River Trusts, Waterways Wellbeing project in South Leicestershire started in 2022 and runs in Oadby/Wigston, Blaby and Market Harborough. Research shows that being near or on water improves wellbeing making you feel happier and healthier, whilst giving you the confidence to feel with daily challenges. Since the project started we have organised general wellbeing walks, sensory walks, creative mobile phone photography, crafting sessions, beginners birdsong walks, narrow boat trips, birdbox building, canoeing and paddle boarding.
How to access
Self referral
By phone and email
Volunteering: Yes
Active Wesley Hall Day Services
W: www.activewesleyhall.org.uk
T: 0116 2626791
Alternate T: 0116 2626000
E: main reception: mail@activewesleyhall.org.uk
Mental health support: sd@activewesleyhall.org.uk
About Us
Working with people with enduring mental health illnesses or mild learning difficulties. Enable them to remain stable and develop independence and act as equal citizens in Leicester. Also benefits families and carers, as they have the chance to gain support from the staff to feel less isolated. Activities include Arts/crafts, bingo, English, Baking, Yoga, Cooking etc.
Call the number to have a chat about becoming a member. They offer a free taster session. Sessions cost £20 for full day or £10 for 2 hour session (morning or afternoon).
How to access
Self Referral
Sessions run between 10:30-3pm but ring for more details.
76 Hartington Road, Leicester, LE2 0GN
Vounteering: Yes
Afro Innovations Group
W: http://www.afroinno.org/about/
T: 0116 2081341
24 Hour Helpline Service: 07931 516375
E: info@afroinno.org
About Us
Offer educational, social and cultural activities that provide opportunities for people to learn, network and develop skills that help them to integrate into the local community.
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
10am – 4pm
(for visitors)
Floor 6, 60 Charles Street, Leicester,
LE1 1FB
Volunteering: Yes
Alzheimer’s Society
W: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
T: 0116 213 1111
Helpline: 0300 222 1122
E: leicestershireandrutland@alzheimers.org.uk
About Us
Providing support, advice, information and signposting to people experiencing dementia, Alzheimer’s or memory loss and their families or carers
How to access
Mon – Fri
9.00am – 4:00pm
Oak Spinney Park Ratby Lane Leicester Forest East
Leicester
Leicestershire
United Kingdom
LE3 3AW
Volunteering: Yes
A Place to Grow
W: http://blaby.gov.uk/resident/leisure-and-parks/countryside-areas/a-place-to-grow/
T: 0116 272 7703
E: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
About Us
Gardening to help with mental health.
Registration form and criteria on a PDF on the website.
How to access
Self referral
Tue & Thur
10am – 1pm
Fri
9:30am -12:30pm
A Place to Grow, Mill Lane, Enderby, LE19 4LX
Volunteering: Yes
Equine Assisted Therapy
W: www.soarvalleywestern.co.uk
T: 0775 363 9228
Alternate T: 07710386498
E: horsesforcauses@hotmail.com
About Us
Use of horses to help with mental health problems, e.g. anxiety and depression.
How to access
Self referral
Soar Valley Western Stables, A426 Blaby By Pass, Blaby, Leicester, LE8 6DA
Volunteering: No
IAPT Open Mind
W: www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/openmind
T: 0116 2927010
E: leicesteropenmind@nottshc.nhs.uk
About Us
Phone line 24 hours
E-mail 9am – 5pm
Signposting for all kinds of things from alcohol, eating disorders, breastfeeding, hospice, podiatrist, rapid response liaison psychiatry. As well as face to face counselling/CBT etc, they can offer web-based CBT called SilverCloud. This makes it more accessible as it can be done at home on a computer.
Self referral permitted if registered with a GP in Leicestershire and not going through anything on the list on website (GP will be notified). Referral form on website. Also referrals by GP. First contact is normally a phone therapist to talk through what you actually need.
How to access
How to access
Self referral
via phone & email
Let’s Talk Wellbeing, Bank Court, Weldon Road, Loughborough, Leics. LE11 5RF
Volunteering: No
Juniper Lodge
W: www.juniperlodge.org.uk
T: 0116 2733 330
E: Juniper.lodge@leicestershire.pnn.police.uk
About Us
Help & support for those affected by rape and sexual assault in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland. Forensic medical suites, Counselling etc. Appointments made over the phone or by telephone support.
How to access
Self referral
via phone
24 Hrs
voicemail service
Mon – Fri
8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun
8am – 4pm
Juniper Lodge,
New Parks, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Volunteering: No
Let’s Talk Wellbeing
W: www.letstalkwellbeing.co.uk
T: 0116 2727703
E: n/a
About Us
Psychological assessment and treatment for mild to moderate common mental health problems.
Call or complete an online referral
How to access
Self referral
GP referral
Online referral
Volunteering: No
LOROS
W: www.loros.co.uk
T: 0116 231 3771
E: info@loros.co.uk
About Us
LOROS Hospice is a local charity that supports 2,500 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland every year. They deliver free, high quality compassionate care and support to suffers of long term physical and mental illness. Here are some of the services they facilitate; Counselling and psychological support, wellbeing drop in groups, a home visitation service, a complementary therapies such as hypnotherapy, aromatherapy and much more. To find out more please ring the above number.
How to access
Referrals in most cases are made by a GP, hospital consultant or hospital palliative care team, or facilitated by a community nurse specialist.
Mental Health Neighbourhood Cafes
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/service/neighbourhood-mh-cafes/
T: N/A
E: N/A
About Us?
The Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s local support for people who need immediate help with their mental health. The cafes are drop in centres for anyone to come and talk to us about their mental health – no appointment needed. We have supportive, trained staff who can listen and provide the practical support you need.
How to access
Just turn up
Various locations, days and times.
To see dates and times click here
Volunteering: No
Panghar Shanti
W: www.safehouse.org.uk
T: 0808 2000 247
E: n/a
About Us
Refuge for domestic violence for Asian women, inc. advise on housing, counselling & benefits. Based in Coventry
How to access
self referral online
monday-friday
helpline 24/7
9:30am-5:30pm
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
W: www.leicspart.nhs.uk/_Contact-PatientAdviceandLiaisonServicePALS.aspx
T: 0116 295 0830
E: PALS@leicspart.nhs.uk
About Us
Helping with complaints, questions, comments or concerns relating to NHS services
How to access
Self referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 4:30
Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS)
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust
FREEPOST LPT PATIENT EXPERIENCE
Volunteering: Yes
Recovery Assistance Dogs
W: www.recoveryassistancedogs.org.uk
E: recoveryassistancedogs@gmail.com
About Us
Recovery Assistance Dogs (RAD Dogs) find ways to mental health and wellbeing. RAD trains your dog to be a registered assistance dog. The RAD dogs have an intensive training in obedience & skilled assistance that help to protect their owner from anxiety, loneliness, panic attacks and fear. They can also help with social inclusion, exercise, protection and stability. If you own a dog and would like it to get trained to support you, get in touch with RAD.
How to access
Please contact by email if you are interested in the recovery dogs project.
Relate
W: www.relateleicestershire.org.uk/
T: 0116 254 3011
E: reception@rllr.org.uk
About Us
Counselling for couples and individuals with relationship problems
How to access
Self referral
REMIT mental health project
W: www.leicester.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/adult-skills-and-learning/remit-mental-health-project/
T: 0116 545 1900
E: n/a
About Us
Community education project for people in Leicester and Leicestershire for people who experience severe and enduring mental health difficulties.
How to access
Self referral
via online form
Dependent on location
The Brite Centre, Braunstone Avenue, Leicester,
LE3 1LE.
Fosse Community Centre, Mantle Road, Leicester, LE3 5HG. Alyestone Leisure Centre, 1 Knighton Lane East, Leicester,
LE2 6LU
Richmond Fellowship Lifelinks
W: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
T: 0800 0234 575
E: Leicestershire.LifeLinks@RichmondFellowship.org.uk
About Us
Signposting by telephone or one to ones at the various surgeries.
Call or see website for more info.
How to access
Self referral
via phone and email
Mon – Fri
9am -5pm
1st Floor, 60 Charles Street, Leciester, LE1 1FB
Volunteering: Yes
Samaritans
W: www.samaritans.org
T: 116 123
E: n/a
About Us
A UK charity offering support to people who are suicidal or despairing.
How to access
Self referral
via phone
24hours
Based in Leicester, 1a Elmfield Avenue
LE2 1RB
Volunteering: Yes
Time To Change
W: https://www.leicester.gov.uk/health-and-social-care/public-health/improve-your-health/mental-health/time-to-change/
T: 07730685485
E: jan@leicestertimetochange.co.uk
About Us
Voluntary self-help group for mental health service users, people with mental health conditions or lived experience. Also for carers, family and friends and people interested in working to end the stigma, prejudice and discrimination of mental health.
How to access
Contact via phone
3rd Monday of every month at 7:30pm
The Snug
Exchange Bar, 50 Rutland Street, Cultural Quarter, Leicester, LE1 1RD
Volunteering: Yes
Tea Talk & Toast
W: N/A
T: 07928 500375
E: n/a
About Us
FEELING OVERWHELMED, STRUGGLING AND NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO?
How to access
Simply turn up – no referral required
Every Thursday 09:30-11:30
Glen Hills Library and the Cafe
50 Dorothy Avenue
LE2 9JD
Volunteering: N/A
Turning Point
W: www.turning-point.co.uk
T: 0808 800 3302
E: n/a
About Us
Free out of hours helpline available 24/7 for public in Leicestershire
How to access
Self referral
by phone
24hrs 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
Anxiety UK
W: www.anxietyuk.org.uk
T: Helpline: 08444 775 774
Text Service: 07537 416 905
E: support@anxietyuk.org.uk
About Us
A user led national charity, providing information and services for people affected by anxiety disorders
Annual membership: £40
Student membership: £30
How to access
Self referral
online
Mon – Fri
9:30am – 5:30pm
Volunteering: Yes
Big White Wall
W: www.bigwhitewall.com
T: n/a
E: theteam@bigwhitewall.com
About Us
Anonymous mental health forum/society. Free to selected people, including some students, service personnel and some local healthcare providers
How to access
Self referral
online
Bipolar UK
W: www.bipolaruk.org
T: local rate 0333 323 3880
E: info@bipolaruk.org
About Us
Useful website and helpline for those with bipolar
How to access
Self referral Online
Mon-Fri
9am-5pm
Volunteering: Yes
Books on Prescription / Reading Well
W: http://reading-well.org.uk/
T: 0207 3242529
E: readingagency@standagency.com
About Us
Books at local library, can be reserved if not available. Membership must be made at the library first with ID.
How to access
Self-referral
Via phone
Ask for nearest library and call to find opening times etc
Volunteering: Yes
Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)
W: www.thecalmzone.net
T: 0800 58 58 58
E: n/a
About Us
Preventing male suicide in UK.
How to access
Self-Referral
Via phone
available 24/7
Volunteering: Yes
Macmillan
W: www.macmillan.org.uk/
T: 0808 808 00 00
E: n/a
About Us
Information and support for cancer sufferer and their families
How to access
Self-referral
Mon – Fri
9am – 8pm
Volunteering: Yes
National Self Harm Network
W: www.nshn.co.uk
T: n/a
E: n/a
About Us
Online forum
How to access
self, users have to sign up
available 24/7
Volunteering: No
Qwell
W: www.qwell.io
About Us
A safe and confidential space to share experiences and gain support from our community and qualified professionals.
Relate and connect with others by sharing similar experiences and gain valuable self-care tips and tools from our engaged community and professional team.
Our team of professionals aim to provide early response to emotional wellbeing as well as emerging mental health needs via our online platform and counselling sessions.
How to access
Sign up online
24/7
Volunteering: No
Penny Appeal Listening Line
W: https://pennyappeal.org/appeal/At-Home/listeningline
T: 0300 303 1360
About Us
Penny Appeal’s Listening Line is a confidential, freephone helpline for adults aged 18+ providing national coverage, to those who find themselves increasingly worried about COVID-19 and how it may affect their daily lives. This can be both difficult and stressful, as the elderly specifically are beginning to self-isolate, those in their early and mid-twenties are avoid social activities and everyone increasingly works from home.
Our Helpline Team are available to support all adults who are feeling anxious, isolated and worried during this global pandemic.
How to access
Freephone the number
7 Days a week
Noon – 8pm
Volunteering: Yes
Saneline
W: www.sane.org.uk
T: 0300 304 7000 or 0808 800 3302
E: n/a
About Us
National out of hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support and information to anyone affected by mental illness including family and friend.
How to access
Self referral
via Online forum/
TextCare/ phone support
Every day
4.30pm – 10.30pm
SANE, St. Mark’s Studios, 14 Chillingworth Road, Islington, London,
N7 8QJ
The Silver Line
W: www.thesilverline.org.uk
T: 0800 470 8090
E: n/a
About Us
Confidential free helpline for older people across UK
How to access
Self referral
by phone
24hrs 7 days
Volunteering: Yes
Mission Statement
To help those in need across Leicester and to help access services.
Contact Us
Life Links, 60 Charles Street
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 1FB
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