MENTAL WELLBEING SERVICES DERBY

Anxiety UK

W:www.anxietyuk.org.uk

T: Helpline: 03444 775 774

Text service: 07537 416 905

About Us

A user led national charity, providing information and services for people affected by anxiety disorders

BAMESTREAM

W: http://www.bamestream.org.uk/

E: info@bamestream.org.uk

About Us

Coming together during the COVID-19 pandemic to bring Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) mental health into the mainstream. Access the launch of their survey and report on their website and discover local and national events happening in the future.

Beat

W: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

T: Helpline: 0800 801 0677

Studentline: 0808 801 0811

Youthline: 08088010711

About Us

Offering support for people living with an eating disorder.

Be Well P3

W: https://www.p3charity.org/services/bewell-derbyshire-personal-budgets-service

T: 01773 742051

E: bewell@P3charity.org

About Us

We provide support to people living throughout Derbyshire and Derby City. Support can be funded through personal budgets, received from adult social care services or health care. Support includes mental health and wellbeing, managing personal finances and daily living skills.

Bipolar UK

W:www.bipolaruk.org

T: 03333233880 (local rate)

E:info@bipolaruk.org

About Us

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to empowering individuals and families affected by bipolar. Peer support is at the core of our work. Our integrated service consists of:

• More than 85 peer support groups for people affected by bipolar, facilitated by trained and supported volunteers – during Covid-19 these are being temporarily replaced by Zoom groups
• A moderated eCommunity with over 5,000 active users
• One-to-one peer support provided by telephone and email, recognising that face-to-face support groups and a digital service will not be for everyone
• Information and resources provided on our website which is accessed by almost 300,000 people a year
• We empower approximately 1,000 people per month to stay well and have the ambition to reach thousands more

Books on Prescription / Reading Well

W:reading-well.org.uk

About Us

Helps people manage their wellbeing using self-help books. Books can be recommended by their GP or Psychological wellbeing professional.

Bipolar Support Group

W: https://www.bipolaruk.org/derby-support-group

About Us

Our support groups are free to attend and are open to anyone affected by bipolar, including family, friends and carers. Come and speak to other people affected by bipolar.

Borderline Arts

W:http://www.borderlinearts.org/

T: 0775486814

E:contact@borderlinearts.org / workshops@borderlinearts.org

About Us

Borderline Arts is the only charity in the UK that focuses specifically on Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). We use arts and creativity to raise awareness of this often misunderstood mental health condition & to tackle the stigma that surrounds it. A range of free activities are held including art workshops, theatre groups and art exhibitions.

Zoom Schedule for Art group

Zoom Schedule for Writing group

Bridge the Gap

W: https://www.jwbridgethegap.com/

E: jwbridgethegap@outlook.com

T: 01332 869417

About Us

We are a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the mental health of children, parents and teachers in Derby City and beyond. We offer a range of services from FREE support sessions in the community and an active informative Facebook page, to low cost resources, courses and workshops. We also offer one-to-one support and training.

There are sessions for anyone who has concerns over their child’s emotional development, well-being, mental health, behavior or sleep. We offer FREE drop in support clinics in venues around Derby. Please join our mailing list or follow us on Facebook by searching @jwbridgethegap to be notified when and where these are scheduled.

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)

W:www.thecalmzone.net

T:0800 58 58 58

About Us

We are a leading movement against suicide, the biggest killer of men under 45 in the UK.

Crossroads

W: http://www.crossroadsderbyshire.org/

E: admin@crossroadsderbyshire.org

T: Derbyshire Domestic Abuse: 24 Hour Helpline 0800 0198 668

T: Crossroads Derbyshire: 01457 856675

About Us

Crossroads Derbyshire is a voluntary organisation and registered charity (number 1134679) dedicated to helping women, men and children break free from domestic abuse.

We offer a range of confidential support and advisory services to women, men, children and young people suffering the damaging effects of domestic abuse including: Refuge for young women and children needing a safe place to stay, Outreach services for women and men, Community programmes for young people, Counselling for women and men, Specialist services for children.

Derbyshire Chronic Pain Support Group

W:https://www.facebook.com/derbyshirecoping/

T: 07964293398

E:Message through Facebook

About Us

A like-minded community for people suffering from chronic pain in and around Derby

Derbyshire NHS Mental Health Support Line

W: https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/coronavirus-covid-19/mental-health-support-line

T: 0300 790 0596

About Us

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new telephone based support line for local people of all ages and their carers who are experiencing increased distress or anxiety during the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The new service also intends to support people who are experiencing a reduction in their usual mental health care services, as a result of changes that have been made to support the pandemic.

Derby City & South Derbyshire Early Intervention Service

T: 0300 123 3239

About Us

Our Derbyshire Early Intervention in Psychosis Service (DEIPS) is for people aged 14 to 64 who experience psychosis for the first time. Some health professionals may refer to this as your ‘first episode’. The support offered by the team may include:
Help with improving ways to cope with worries and stress
Support with learning ways to manage distressing symptoms
Assistance with recognising symptoms early
Support and advice for family members and carers
Discussion and negotiation around the need for medication
Support with accessing education, training, or returning to a working environment
Support with social activity
Housing and benefit advice and assistance.

These are some of the ways the team may support you to keep well.

Elements Mental Health Cafe

About Us

This is a drop in discussion group rather than a support or counselling session held monthly. They do not ask for any identifying information. They are open to anyone over 18.

First Steps ED

W: www.firststepsderbyed.co.uk

T: 01332 367571

E: info@firststeps.co.uk

About Us

We are a registered charity providing services  for people affected by eating disorders. We work with adults, young people and children over 5 years old.

Green Gym

T: 07805132368 (10am – 2pm, Tuesday & Friday)

E:derwentgreengym@hotmail.co.uk

About Us

The Green Gym enables people to improve their skills and knowledge of all aspects of gardening and to learn new skills through training. They aim to improve people’s physical fitness and build up confidence through involvement in gardening and conservation activities which will help benefit their local community. They also provide social activities and a welcoming, safe and supportive environment.

Harmless

E: info@harmless.org.uk

W: http://www.harmless.org.uk/

About Us

Harmless was established at the beginning of October 2007 to respond to the needs of people who do or are at risk of self-harm and suicide. It is a national voluntary organisation for people who self harm, their friends, families and professionals.

Happiful Magazine

T: 03333252506

E: hello@happiful.com

W: www.happiful.com

About Us

We’re on a mission to create a healthier, happier, more sustainable society. Our aim is to provide informative, inspiring and topical stories about mental health and wellbeing. We want to break the stigma of mental health in our society, and to shine a light on the positivity and support that should be available for everyone, no matter their situation.

E-magazine – Receive a free copy of Happiful straight to your inbox each month simply by entering your email address.

Happy Cafe

W: www.actionforhappiness.org

FB: @happycafederby

About Us

About us: come along and you?ll find a warm welcome to anyone who is interested in happiness and wellbeing. Join us for a drink and a friendly chat and help us make Derby a happier place. Pay for your own drinks at the counter.

Insight Healthcare

W: https://www.insighthealthcare.org/

T: Derby and Derbyshire– 0300 555 5582

Wellbeing at Work: 0300 555 0120

General Enquiries: 0300 123 4502

About Us

Insight Healthcare is a not-for-profit organisation providing free NHS talking therapy services across the UK, including Derby City. We also provide a range of employee wellbeing programmes to private, public, and third sector clients. Insight Healthcare is part of Concern Group.

We also provide Wellbeing at Work employee assistance programmes, which enable employers to provide their staff with access to wellbeing support through a 24-hour counselling and advice helpline, a range of resources, and a web portal.

Kooth

W: https://www.kooth.com/

About Us

Online counselling and wellbeing for young people, including support during the coronavirus. Register and connect to an online counsellor for free.

Macmillan

W:www.macmillan.org.uk

T:0808 808 00 00

E: Complete the online form

About Us

Information and support for cancer sufferers and their families

Maytree

W: https://www.maytree.org.uk

T: 020 7263 7070

E: maytree@maytree.org.uk

About Us

Maytree is a national registered charity. We provide a unique residential service for people in suicidal crisis so they can talk about their suicidal thoughts and behaviour. We offer a free 4 night, 5 day one-off stay to adults over the age of 18 from across the UK. Our aim is to provide a safe, confidential, non-medical environment for our guests. Somewhere our guests can explore their thoughts and feelings, and feel heard with compassion and without judgement.

Maytree is currently offering email and telephone support between 10am and 6pm. Residential stays will resume at a later date when the house re-opens.

Men’s Mind Gym (MMG)

T: 07938170082

W: https://www.facebook.com/Mens-Mind-Gym-266244314322400

About Us

The Men’s Mind Gym is a non-judgmental supportive space for men of all ages. A place to work things out, with your mind, with other people in a way that works for you. The MMG is a place to relax, talk, create, learn and enjoy various activities.

Mental Health Mates

W: https://mentalhealthmates.co.uk/

E: mentalhealthmatesderby@gmail.com

About Us

We are a volunteer-led peer support walking group, offering a non-judgmental ear to people who have experienced mental health issues. Though our admin team, led by Bryony Gordon, is based in London, we have a global network of walk leaders.

Mind

W: www.mind.org.uk

T: 0300 123 3393

About Us

Helpline support for anyone facing a mental health problem.

National self harm network

W:www.nshn.co.uk

About Us

The forum provides crisis support, information and resources,
advice, discussions and distractions. All are designed to help those experiencing self-harm behaviours or thoughts.

NHS Talking Therapies

W: https://www.insighthealthcare.org

T: 0300 555 5582

About Us

Everyone goes through difficult times, but sometimes our problems affect our day-to-day lives and we feel that we can’t cope. If you are in this situation, you are not alone. Insight talking therapies is a free and confidential service, commissioned by the NHS, and is available to anyone aged 16+ and living in Derby and Derbyshire.

No Panic

W: https://nopanic.org.uk/

T: 0844 967 4848

Youth line: 0330 606 1174

E: info@nopanic.org.uk

About Us

A national support helpline for people experiencing anxiety, panic, OCD and related difficulties. No Panic also provide support for the carers of people who suffer from anxiety disorders.

OCD Support Group

W: www.ocduk.org

T: Ashley (text or call) on 07917207714

Twitter: @AshleyFulwood

About Us

The Derby OCD Support Group is open to anyone affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, be they sufferers, family members or friends. We provide an informal meeting where people affected by OCD can talk to others in a friendly, understanding and non-judgmental way. Our group is keen to promote the belief that recovery from OCD is possible.

The group is facilitated by trained service users, all of whom have OCD or have experienced OCD in the past and have been vetted by OCD-UK for your confidence.

Papyrus

W: https://papyrus-uk.org

T: 0800 068 41 41

Text: 07860039967

E: pat@papyrus-uk.org

About Us

Confidential support and advice for young people (under 35) experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned about anyone who may be.

Qwell

W: https://www.qwell.io/

About Us

Online counselling and wellbeing for adults, including support during the coronavirus. Register and connect to an online counsellor for free.

Relate

W:www.relatederby.org.uk

T:01332 349177

E:info@relatederby.org.uk

About Us

Counselling for couples and individuals with relationship problems

Renew Cafe Stocky

T: 07739808644

About Us

We are a community cafe and provide a quiet shared space where it’s ok not to be ok. Everyone is welcome. Run with involvement from Trinity Church Green Lane.

Samaritans

W:www.samaritans.org

T:01332 364444 (Local Charges) 116 123 (Free)

E:jo@samaritans.org

About Us

A UK charity offering support to people who are suicidal or despairing.

Saneline

W:www.sane.org.uk

T:0300 304 7000 or 0808 800 3302

E: info@sane.org.uk

About Us

SANE is a UK-wide charity working to improve quality of life for people affected by mental illness. SANE has three main objectives linked to our aims and outcomes:

1. To raise awareness and combat stigma about mental illness, educating and fighting to improve mental health services.
2. To provide care and emotional support for people with mental health problems, their families and carers as well as information for other organisations and the public.
3. To promote and host research into the causes and more effective treatments of mental illness such as schizophrenia and depression and the psychological and social impact of mental illness.

Shout

T: Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258

About Us

Shout is the UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

By texting ‘SHOUT’ to ‘85258’ a texter will be put in touch with a trained Crisis Volunteer (CV) who will chat to them using trained techniques via text. The service is designed to help individuals to think more clearly and to take their next steps to feeling better.

Team Talk

W: www.derbycountycommunitytrust.com

T: 01332 416140

E: luke.wilkinson@dcct.co.uk

About Us

Team Talk is a men’s health initiative aimed to give males a safe pace to speak who are experiencing feelings of anxiety and depression, aged 18+. Refreshments and activities will be on offer along with the opportunity to chat anything through with Community Trust staff.

The Silver Line

W:www.thesilverline.org.uk

T:0800 470 8090

About Us

Confidential free helpline for older people across UK

The Women’s Centre

W:www.derby-womenscentre.org.uk/what-we-do/mental-health-support

T:01332 341633

E:?enquiries@derbywomenscentre.co.uk

About Us?

We provide low cost counselling support to help women in Derby and Derbyshire to help them to overcome a range of issues. This is delivered by female counsellors, who range from the experienced to the newly qualified. There is currently a 12 week turnaround time from referral to initial assessment. Please see the Counselling page for more information on the counselling service and details on how to get on the waiting list.

Talking Mental Health Derbyshire

W:www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/services/talking-mental-health-derbyshire-home

T:0300 123 0542

E:talking@derbyshcft.nhs.uk

About Us

Talking Mental Health Derbyshire offers a range of therapies for people experiencing common psychological difficulties, such as those feeling anxious, low, or depressed. Our trained psychological therapists use talking therapies, such as counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy, to help people move towards recovery. We deliver these in a range of settings: face to face, telephone, workshops/courses, individual or computer based treatments.

Workshops and courses including stress management, mindfulness and living with long term conditions. These are delivered across Derbyshire, including Derby City.

Trent Psychological Therapies Services (PTS)

W:https://www.trentpts.co.uk

T:01332 265 659

About Us

Trent PTS is an approved NHS provider of psychological therapies. We are commissioned by the NHS to provide free, flexible, responsive and accessible high quality psychological therapy services, so there is no cost to you. We provide treatment for: depression, anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, relationship problems and many other conditions.

Togetherall

W: www.togetherall.com

About Us

Recovery Focus offers an online support service called Togetherall for all staff and people using our services, which can be accessed at any time of the day or night.

Togetherall provides a safe and anonymous online space where you can receive support and advice if you’re feeling down, struggling to cope or just want to talk to people who understand what you’re going through.

Vita Minds

W: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/derby-and-derbyshire/

T: 03330153496

E: iapt.derbyshire@nhs.net

About Us

We offer a variety of short-term psychological therapies for conditions such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder throughout this region. Other options including couples therapy and computerised support are also available.

Worker’s Education Association (WEA)

W: www.wea.org.uk

T: 01332 291805

E: derbyoffice@wea.org.uk

About us:

We are the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education.

We provide all sorts of courses based on skills and interests and run during term times.

If you are interested in feeling better equipped with the skills to take on tomorrow or to learn and debate ideas for the joy of it, we may be able to help.

You can check out Novembers courses here

Women’s Work

W: http://www.womens-work.org.uk/index.php

E: info@womens-work.org.uk

T: 01332 242 525

About Us

The agency has evolved over the years and is now delivering a range of services, inspirational events, support, advocacy, and practical workshops, to improve health outcomes for women.

Our services are targeted at women who have complex and multifaceted needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, women offenders, women exploited through sex work and those fleeing domestic abuse.

At Women’s Work, we are passionate about helping women from the most deprived and troubled backgrounds to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed and make positive and lasting life changes, which will improve their overall health and well-being.

Young Minds

W: https://youngminds.org.uk

T: 0808 802 5544

Text: 85258

About Us

Supporting Young minds to be empowered. Lots of resources on MH and managing isolation. Young People (under 25) who need urgent support can text on Young Minds Crisis Messenger, for free, 24/7 – text YM to 85258. They also run a Parent Helpline for parents worried about their children – Call 0808 802 5544 – can lead to referral into specialist support.