General Health Information
Many factors affect our health and wellbeing including finances, feeding our families, heating our homes, mental health worries, physical health worries and community or family support.
Here at NUH we have a Health Improvement team in Urgent and Emergency Care with dedicated Link Workers based in the QMC Emergency Department to help recognise patients needing extra help to live a healthier life aiming to prevent long term illness - we want to embed a culture of health promotion and injury / disease prevention in our pathways.
You can access the resources here to support you to make lifestyle choices which will help you live longer, happier, healthier and more independent lives. At NUH we want to ensure everyone has access to support available in Nottinghamshire and ensure all the information you need to make the first steps is easily available here in one place.
Food Insecurity Resources
If you are having difficulty accessing healthy food for you and your family, there is help locally to support you. There are a range of services that help you to secure food and other ways that may help to support you. Please share this with people around you as well.
Food bank vouchers
- There are many food banks available in Nottingham, however you will need to get a referral. This can be done by any support worker you have – ask them directly. Alternatively, please contact Nottingham City Council’s Welfare Rights team to explain your needs. (Tel 0115 915 1355).
Trussell’s Trust supports a nationwide network of food banks, click the logo to find out more about Trussell Trust’s foodbank in Nottingham.
https://eastwestnottingham.foodbank.org.uk/
- You will first need to get a voucher from a referral agency which can be done very quickly - https://eastwestnottingham.foodbank.org.uk/get-help/how-to-get-help/
- Alternatively, call the Help Through Hardship Line for free to talk confidentially to a trained citizen advice adviser on 0808 208 2138
Other food banks
Tracys Street Kitchen - An outreach service delivering food and care packages to people of Nottingham facing financial problems, struggling to feed the family.
http://tracysstreetkitchen.co.uk/
Guru Nanak's Mission (GNM) provides free vegetarian meals that are freshly prepared.
Himmah provides hot meals or food parcel to the people to the people in the Hyson Green area of Nottingham.
Sfice foundation provides various services and projects completely free of charge to help the homeless and vulnerable in Nottingham. They run social café three times a week where you can pick up a two-course hot meals for you and family for free. Their number: 07941378265
To get money management advice (and others)
Citizens advice - Provide free, confidential and impartial advice and campaign on big issues affecting people's lives.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/
Click on the link above or ring 0808 278 7974
Ask Lion - Offers free advice and support in Nottingham – community group, health & welfare support, nursing homes, financial advice etc
https://www.asklion.co.uk/kb5/nottingham/directory/home.page
Click the link above or ring 0115 876 3101
Money Saving Expert - This free website contains a wealth of information dedicated to money saving.
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/
Money Helper - is a government-approved online advice service, providing impartial advice on money and pensions choices.
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en
Foodcycle Broxtowe-Aspley - welcomes anyone to attend as a guest and enjoys a free hot meal. This is not a food bank.
https://foodcycle.org.uk/location/foodcycle-nottingham-broxtowe-aspley/
Reduced your Alcohol Intake Help and Advice
We know many people need support to reduce their alcohol intake.
There are a range of services to help you do this or to help you if you have family or friends affected by alcohol. You can self refer to the services here and find out more in the links below.
Contact them today by phone or online through these links.
Nottinghamshire | Change Grow Live - REFER HERE
Nottingham Recovery network – contact here
These services are here to help you if you are struggling with alcohol. They offer different levels of support and treatment to meet your needs. Always remember that you’re not alone. There’s lots of help out there and many other people who are in a similar position to you.
Realising you want help is a first massive step
Keep a drink diary
Be kind to yourself, each step is great no matter how small
If you start wanting a drink try to distract yourself for a few minutes
Nottingham City
Nottinghamshire
Leicester
Derby
Drug & Alcohol Recovery Service
Providing emotional help and support to families in Nottinghamshire affected by a loved one’s alcohol or drug use – please don’t suffer alone - a small step to ask for help can change your world.
Tel: 08000 850 941
Or out of hours call:
The Crisis Sanctuary on 0115 8441846
Or Stop Smoking - Help and Advice
We know many people need support to quit smoking for good. There are a range of techniques to help you do this. You can self refer to the services here and find out more in the links below.
Contact them today by phone or online through these links.
Nottinghamshire County residents:
ABL yourhealthnotts.co.uk/stop-smoking
0115 7722515 refer today here
Nottingham City residents:
STUB IT https://www.ncgpa.org.uk/stub-it
0115 8240583 please leave a message if no-one answers straight away
Out of area
Call the National Smokefree Helpine on 0300 123 1044
www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/ or visit www.nhs.uk/smokefree
The NHS have a FREE Smokefree app that can help you quit smoking and start breathing easier.
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track your progress
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see how much money you're saving
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get daily support
Evidence tells us that if you can make it to 28 days smoke-free, you're five times more likely to quit for good!
Benefits, debt and legal advice
Welfare Rights Nottingham
Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:50 pm
- Benefit Checks
- Advice on claiming identified benefits
- Assessments to check eligibility for Disability Benefits eg Personal Independence Payment/Employment Support Allowance.
- Advice on expected outcome of claim and what to do if it’s not successful.
- We can take emergency action identified on any debts you may have pending an appointment or signposting to alternative advice services.
- We can identify any grounds to challenge any DWP/HMRC or Local Authority Benefit decision and represent through the process.
- Advice on how to claim any grants/trust funds you may be entitled to
Call: 0115 915 1355
St Anns Advice Centre
Call: 0115 9506867
Mon, Tues, Thurs 9.00am to 3.20pm
Lunch 12.20 to 1.20pm
Weds and Friday 9.00am to 12.20pm
Bestwood Advice Centre
21 Gainsford Crescent
Bestwood
Nottingham
Call: 0115 962 6519
Monday – Thursday 10am-3.30pm
Nottingham Law Centre
119 Radford Road
Hyson Green
Nottingham
NG7 5DU
Call: 0115 978 7813
www.nottinghamlawcentre.org.uk
Open Monday to Friday
9:30am to 1:00pm, and 2:00pm to 5:00pm
Meadows Advice Group
Queens Walk Community Centre
Queens Walk
The Meadows
Nottingham
NG2 2DF
Call: 0115 986 0197
Open Monday to Friday
9:30am to 1:00pm
Clifton Advice Centre
Clifton Cornerstone
Southchurch Drive
Nottingham
NG11 8EW
Call: 0115 940 5551
Open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday
10:00am to 1:00pm
Citizens advice
Citizens Advice Nottingham & District
16 – 18 Maid Marian Way
Nottingham
NG1 6HS
Call: 0808 278 7974
Advice for people seeking asylum and refugees
All services listed operate Monday-Friday 9am – 5pm. You can self-refer on their websites.
Nottingham Refugee Forum
Everyone deserves a chance to live again | Nottingham Refugee Forum (nottsrefugeeforum.org.uk)
Refugee Roots
Mojatu foundation
The Mojatu foundation began as a charity to end female genital mutilation in Nottingham. They work to support women and girls from Black, Asian, Ethinic Minority and Refugee communities through group support, widening access to healthcare and legal advice.
www.mojatufoundation.org
Vanclaron
Provide mental health first aid, one to one and group support for mental health to people living in hotels whilst in the process of seeking asylum in the UK (across the East Midlands)
Al-Hurraya
Provide counselling for people experiencing refugee PTSD
Advice on Housing services
Street Outreach
Open 24/7, visit people rough sleeping at night
If you are rough sleeping call street outreach team on 0800 066 5356
Street Outreach helps rough sleepers or those faced with the prospect of sleeping rough to:
- Find safe and secure accommodation
- Find appropriate treatment for underlying drug, alcohol and mental health problems
- Secure access to medical help
- Re-engage with estranged family members
- Return to their home region of home country
- Claim whatever benefits they may be entitled to.
Housing Aid
||Monday-Friday|| Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri: 9:00 to 5:00 pm, Weds 10:00am - 5:00pm
Housing Aid delivers the statutory homeless function within the Nottingham City area. If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness we can provide advice, assistance and support in:
- Finding accommodation
- Help keeping your existing accommodation
- Benefits advice
- Debt and budgeting advice
- Advice on keeping a tenancy
- Keeping you safe in your home
housingaid@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Customer Hub, Loxley House, Trent Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG
Emmanuel House
||Monday-Friday|| Mon,Tue,Thurs,Fri: 9.30am-1.15pm, Weds: appointment only
Provides basic services (food, laundry, showers) to people who are homeless in Nottingham
Emmanuel House Support Centre, 53-61 Goose Gate, Nottingham, NG1 1FE
Call: 0115 950 7140
The Friary
||Monday-Friday|| Mon, Weds, Fri 8.30am - 12pm (general drop in), Tue, Thurs 8.30am - 11am (rough sleepers only)
Emotional support, practical and confidential advice, hygiene facilities and hot food
admin@the-friary.org.uk
The Friary, 46 Musters Road, West Bridgford, NG2 7PR
SFiCE Social Cafe
||Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday|| Open from 4pm-6pm.
People in need can get a hot meal, take a shower and wash their clothes as well as collecting important items for free, such as clothes and sanitary products.
Also offer ESOL classes for those wishing to learn English and they have a health and wellbeing mentor to give ongoing support to those who need it.
info@sfice.org
Open Kitchen
||Everyday|| 11am-1pm
Offers a free hot meal to people in need
207 Mansfield road, NG1 3FS
Full list of free/low cost meals, warm hubs and activities for children in Nottingham got to:
Changing Futures
A specialist service in Nottingham City for people experiencing three or more of the following criteria:
- Homeless or vulnerably house
- Problematic substance misuse
- Recent/current involvement with the criminal justice system
- Victim of domestic abuse
- Poor mental health
Anyone can refer (or patients can self-refer) using the form on their website Referrals (changingfuturesnottingham.co.uk). Once completed, please email it to the team at changingfutures.refs@frameworkha.org.
The team hold weekly allocations meetings where all referrals are discussed. Following discussion of your referral at this meeting, you will be contacted by a specialist Navigator to arrange an assessment. If your referral is declined, you will be supported with signposting advice.
If you have any questions or require help you can contact the Changing Futures Team via email or by calling 0800 0556191
Broxtowe Youth Homelessness
This organisation works with young people aged 16-25 who are vulnerably housed or homeless (including those who are sofa surfing) across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Website is: Making A Real Difference | Broxtowe Youth Homelessness
Call them to refer on: 01159396760
Adult wellbeing and mental health support
Nottingham Mental Health crisis
Crisis resolution home treatment team. 24/7
Call: 0300 300 0065
Turning Point Mental Health Helpline
The Nottinghamshire Mental Health Helpline offers access to support for people who need emotional support or information about their mental health.
The service works alongside the Nottinghamshire Crisis Line, providing personalised advice, emotional support and information on coping mechanisms.
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/nottingham-helpline
Call: 0808 196 3779
Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuary
Free emotional support helpline and drop in. Open 7 days a week 4pm-11pm
Call: 0115 8441846 or drop in across locations in Nottingham, Beeston, Mansfield or Worksop Home | Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries
Samaritans
Emotional support helpline - 24/7.
Call 116 123
Shout
If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
Tomorrow Project
A confidential, community-based suicide prevention, intervention and postvention service that will help and support you in times of struggle.
http://www.tomorrowproject.org.uk
Call: 0115 880 0280
Harmless
Support for people who self-harm and for the parents and carers of young people who self-harm.
Wellness in Mind
Mental Health Social Prescribing Service operating from The Wellbeing Hub in Nottingham City.
Patients can self-refer on their website (www.wellnessinmind.org) or drop in at the Hub, Monday – Friday 9.30am-4.30pm
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies
Patients can self-refer for IAPT service on their website Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies (notts-talk.co.uk)
Al- Hurraya
Culturally wise counselling for people from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority communities. Self-refer on website
Home | Al Hurraya (al-hurraya.org)
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Notts SVSS)
Sexual violence support service available to survivors of all genders, aged 18+, offering many services in addition to face-to-face counselling, with male and female counsellors, and Counselling Line services.
Call: 0115 941 0440
Juno Women’s Aid
Juno Women’s Aid is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottingham and one of the largest in the UK. They work with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.
Call: 0808 800 0340
Equation
Equation is a Nottingham-based specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality. They are the only support service in Nottingham offering a male survivor support service.
Call: 0115 9623 237
Cruse
Helping people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Call: 0808 808 1677
Support services for young people - Nottingham/Nottinghamshire
Support Services for Young People 11 to 25 years – Nottingham/Nottinghamshire
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support
Call: 0808 808 4994
Nott Alone
Local mental health advice and help for young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Kooth
Kooth provides effective and personalised digital mental health care. We create welcoming communities and services for everyone.
Turning Point Mental Health Helpline
The Nottinghamshire Mental Health Helpline offers access to support for people who need emotional support or information about their mental health.
The service works alongside the Nottinghamshire Crisis Line, providing personalised advice, emotional support and information on coping mechanisms.
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/services/nottingham-helpline
Call: 0808 196 3779
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Evolution Plus
Evolution Plus is a specialist trauma service for anyone aged 10-24 years old who has been affected by serious violence.
https://www.base51.org/evolution
Call: 0115 952 5040
Be U Support
Be U Notts is a free, accessible and convenient mental health and emotional wellbeing support service for people between 10-25 years of age and their parent and carers. The service provides early interventions for children and young people experiencing mild to moderate mental health and emotional wellbeing needs.
Call: 0115 708 0008
Al-Hurraya
Al-Hurraya provide early intervention, education, counselling, mentoring and empowerment to individuals and families from BAMER backgrounds facing a range of disadvantages including: hidden harm, addiction, involvement in crime, gangs and radicalisation, and trauma.
Call: 0115 7869206
Nottinghamshire Youth Service
A network of youth centres and outreach across Nottinghamshire County providing a safe space and activities.
Youth services | Nottinghamshire County Council
Bulwell Riverside Play and Youth Centre
Youth centre run by Nottingham City Council, based in Bulwell.
Bulwell Riverside Play and Youth Centre | Ask Lion - Nottingham City Directory
BASE 51
Counselling, trauma support, ,LGBTQIA+ groups, young leaders programme, youth club, practical support and more for 11-25 year olds in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
Young People's Charity | Base 51 | Nottingham
Switch-Up
Based in Nottingham and Mansfield, delivering mentoring, counselling, accredited non-formal education, personal development workshops, and through-the-gate resettlement mentoring for young people serving custodial sentence.
https://www.marcellusbaz.co.uk/switch-up/
Evolve CIC
Evolve offer support, advice, employment and skills training alongside a full programme of health and wellbeing activities. They strive to meet the needs of our community based on identifying their needs and what works for them.
https://www.evolvenottingham.com/
Support Through Sport
Support Through Sport is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) which uses positive initiatives such as sport, education and mentoring in an effort to engage young people and reduce negative influences
https://supportthroughsport.co.uk/
Tomorrow Project
A confidential, community-based suicide prevention, intervention and postvention service that will help and support you in times of struggle.
http://www.tomorrowproject.org.uk
0115 880 0280
Harmless
Support for people who self-harm and for the parents and carers of young people who self-harm.
Wellness In Mind
Wellness in Mind provides information, advice and support for anyone in Nottingham experiencing issues with their mental wellbeing. The service will help people understand mental health issues, and connect people to the services which may best support them.
https://www.wellnessinmind.org/
Nottinghamshire Sexual Violence Support Services (Notts SVSS)
Sexual violence support service available to survivors of all genders, aged 18+, offering many services in addition to face-to-face counselling, with male and female counsellors, and Counselling Line services.
Call: 0115 941 0440
Juno Women’s Aid
Juno Women’s Aid is the largest domestic abuse organisation in Nottingham and one of the largest in the UK. They work with women, children, and teens who have been affected by domestic abuse in Ashfield, Broxtowe, Gedling, Nottingham City, and Rushcliffe.
Call: 0808 800 0340
Equation
Equation is a Nottingham-based specialist charity that works with the whole community to reduce the impact of domestic abuse, sexual violence and gender inequality. They are the only support service in Nottingham offering a male survivor support service.
Call: 0115 9623 237
Nottinghamshire Victim CARE
Providing support for all victims of any crime, apart from those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, and can offer support for all ages.
https://www.nottsvictimcare.org.uk/
Call: 0800 304 7575
Notts LGBT+ Network
Creating a safe space for people looking for information, advice and help relating to LGBT+ issues, including sexuality, gender identity, sexual health and emotional well-being. Primarily working with over 18’s but able to signpost to organisations who work with under 18’s.
Call: 0115 934 8485
Cruse
Helping people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Call: 0808 808 1677
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking therapies is a free and confidential NHS service designed to help with common mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. Anyone aged 18 years or over and registered with a GP can access support, though a GP referral is not necessary as you can self-refer.
Call: 0333 188 1060
Anna Freud – On My Mind
On My Mind aims to empower young people to make informed choices about the mental health support they want, the treatments they receive and the outcomes they desire. It contains information, advice and resources to help young people support their own mental health, including signposting to sources of support in times of crisis and tools to help young people manage their own wellbeing.
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind
Safety Apps:
- Life 360
- What 3 Words
- Hollie Guard
- Walk Safe
- One Scream
Crisis Lines:
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
- Nottingham and Nottinghamshire – 0808 196 3779
- CAMHS – 0115 844 0560
Support Services for young people – Derby/Derbyshire
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support
Call: 0808 808 4994
Kooth
Kooth provides effective and personalised digital mental health care. We create welcoming communities and services for everyone.
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Al-Hurraya
Al-Hurraya provide early intervention, education, counselling, mentoring and empowerment to individuals and families from BAMER backgrounds facing a range of disadvantages including: hidden harm, addiction, involvement in crime, gangs and radicalisation, and trauma.
Call: 0115 7869206
Cruse
Helping people through one of the most painful times in life – with bereavement support, information and campaigning.
Call: 0808 808 1677
Anna Freud – On My Mind
On My Mind aims to empower young people to make informed choices about the mental health support they want, the treatments they receive and the outcomes they desire. It contains information, advice and resources to help young people support their own mental health, including signposting to sources of support in times of crisis and tools to help young people manage their own wellbeing.
https://www.annafreud.org/on-my-mind
Connexions
Connexions provides guidance to help young people (16-19) to make positive decisions about their pathway options and supports them with practical activities such as applications, CVs and interview preparation.
https://www.derby.gov.uk/community-and-living/youth-support/information-advice-for-young-people/
Call: 01332 643915
Got Your Back
‘GOT YOUR BACK’ is there to help anyone under 18 that has been a victim. It doesn’t matter when that was and it doesn’t matter if you reported it to the police or not we are here to help with whatever you need, even if that’s just someone to talk to.
0800 612 6505 / Text ‘COREDVS’ to 82228
Find the Glow
There’s no typical relationship which means there isn’t just one way we can help, however, here are a few of the ways we can support you if you’re currently in an abusive or violent relationship: immediate safety planning; safe accommodation for you and your children; advice and guidance; ongoing support programmes and one-to-one support for you and your children.
Call: 0330 0945 559
Derbyshire Victim Services
We can provide you with practical and emotional help in the following ways: someone to talk to and listen to you; someone to help you access a wide range of specialist support agencies; someone to help you with a Criminal Injuries compensation claim.
https://www.derbyshirevictimservices.co.uk/
0800 612 6505/ Text ‘DVS’ to 82228
SV2
SV2 is a charity in Derbyshire that provides support services to victims of sexual violence such as assault, abuse or rape. SV2 provides a range of therapy services for adults and children including art therapy for children aged 0-13.
Call: 01773 646 115
The Elm Foundation
The Elm Foundation provides domestic abuse support services across the community irrespective of a person’s age, sex, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or immigration status. We cover the areas of Chesterfield, North East Derbyshire, Bolsover, and parts of Amber Valley. People from outside these areas can access our refuge accommodation, the Derbyshire DA Helpline, our training and corporate services.
https://www.theelmfoundation.org.uk/
08000 198 668 / Text 07534 617 252
Derby and Derbyshire Talking Therapies
Our Derby and Derbyshire service provides free and confidential talking therapies to anyone aged 18+ years and registered with a GP in the Derby/Derbyshire area.
Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Network
Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service provides advice, support and treatment to help people make positive changes in their drug or alcohol use. The service is provided jointly by Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, Phoenix Futures and Intuitive Thinking Skills.
https://derbydrugandalcohol.nhs.uk/
Call: 0300 790 0265
Aquarius – Derby Choices Programme
Derby Choices Programme supports young people aged 5-18 affected by a parent/carers alcohol or drug use.
https://aquarius.org.uk/our-services/young-peoples-services/derby-choices-programme/
Call: 01332 362744
Derby City Life Links
Life Links provides a wellness and mental health recovery service tailored to meet your needs. Our information, advice and navigation services can help you find community and digital resources that will help you to achieve your recovery outcomes, make your independence more sustainable and support you in developing your own support networks.
https://derbycitylifelinks.org.uk/
Call: 0800 0322202
Safety Apps:
- Life 360
- What 3 Words
- Hollie Guard
- Walk Safe
- One Scream
Crisis Lines:
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
- Derbyshire – 0800 028 0077
Support Services for young people – Leicester/Leicestershire
The Mix
The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people. They are there to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to them via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.
https://www.themix.org.uk/get-support
Call: 0808 808 4994
Kooth
Kooth provides effective and personalised digital mental health care. We create welcoming communities and services for everyone.
Childline
Get help and advice about a wide range of issues, call us on 0800 1111, talk to a counsellor online, send Childline an email or post on the message boards.
Victim First
A free, independent and confidential service supporting victims and witnesses of crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Call: 0800 953 9595
Leicester City Substance Misuse Service
Turning Point Leicester is the integrated substance misuse service for the city of Leicester. We work with anyone who is affected by drugs or alcohol and wants support to make change.
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-service.html#/89
Call: 0330 303 6000
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Crisis House
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Crisis House offers support to people aged 18 and above who are experiencing a mental health crisis. Support is provided in a variety of ways including: short term stay in the crisis house, a 24/7 telephone helpline, community sessions for drop-in or one to one support.
https://www.turning-point.co.uk/find-a-service.html#/19
Call: 0116 210 4510
Violence Intervention Project
In a moment of crisis following a traumatic experience of violence, our team of dedicated violence intervention project workers are here to offer personalised mentor and community support to all who want to make a positive change in their lives.
Call: 0116 3732140
FreeVA
Services available: empowering and supporting victims of domestic and sexual violence/abuse; challenging abusive behaviours and supporting perpetrators that wish to change; breaking the cycle of violence and abuse; building cohesive families and communities.
Call: 0808 802 0028
Yes Project
Support young people (Age 15-24) in Leicester and Leicestershire to overcome challenges and barriers that have prevented them from finding a job or seeking further education.
Call: 0116 257 4973
NHS Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland Talking Therapies
If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then we can help.
https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/leicester-leicestershire-rutland/
Life Links
Life Links provides a wellness and mental health recovery service tailored to meet your needs. Our information, advice and navigation services can help you find community and digital resources that will help you to achieve your recovery outcomes, make your independence more sustainable and support you in developing your own support networks.
https://www.rflifelinks.co.uk/
Call: 0800 0234 575
YMCA Chance 2 Change
Street-based C2C mentors offer individualised support which aims to reduce risk factors and strengthen protective factors. They will help young people identify and understand the consequences and realities of criminal involvement and offer opportunities that encourage young people to change their behaviours and turn away from street-based violence.
https://ymcaleics.org.uk/our-work/chance-2-change/
Safety Apps:
- Life 360
- What 3 Words
- Hollie Guard
- Walk Safe
- One Scream
Crisis Lines:
- Samaritans – 116 123
- Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258
- Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland– 0808 800 3302