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Mental health support

Support for your mental health

We understand that mental health is just as important as physical health.

If you are struggling, support is available and you do not need to manage this alone.


Get help from our mental health team

If you need support, you can contact our team directly.

👉 Book a mental health appointment

We will review your request and arrange the most appropriate support.


If you need urgent help

If you feel you cannot cope, are at risk of harming yourself, or need immediate support:

  • Call 999 in an emergency
  • Go to A&E
  • Call NHS 111 for urgent mental health support

👉 Do not wait to seek help


Mental health support in Derby

You can access support locally without needing a GP appointment.


Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (Crisis Support)

Provides urgent and ongoing mental health support, including crisis services.

👉 https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/


NHS Talking Therapies

Support for:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress
  • Low mood

You can refer yourself directly without seeing a GP.

👉 Free NHS Mental Health Support | Derby Talking Therapies


Community and wellbeing support

You may benefit from non-clinical support such as:

  • Social Prescribers
  • Community groups
  • Wellbeing services

👉 See our Community Support Team and Local Support page


Specialist support

You may also find support through:

  • Eating disorders support
  • LGBTQ+ support
  • Drug and alcohol services

Not sure where to start?

If you are unsure what support you need:

  • Contact the practice
  • Speak to reception
  • Call NHS 111

We will help guide you to the right service.


Support for families and carers

Mental health difficulties can also affect those around you.

Support is available for families, carers and anyone supporting someone with their mental health.


  • NHS Mental health

    Find information and support for your mental health.

    Website
    NHS: Mental health

  • Kooth

    Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.

    Website
    Kooth

  • Samaritans

    Samaritans offer a safe place for you to talk any time you like, in your own way – about whatever’s getting to you. You don’t have to be suicidal. Call Samaritans free, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

    Phone
    116 123

    Website
    Samaritans

    Email
    jo@samaritans.org

  • Rethink Mental Illness

    Rethink Mental Illness provide expert, accredited advice and information to everyone affected by mental health problems.

    Phone
    0121 522 7007

    Website
    Rethink Mental Illness

    Email
    info@rethink.org

  • Mind

    Mind provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. They campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

    Phone
    0300 123 3393

    Website
    Mind

  • Harmless

    Harmless is a user led organisation that provides a range of services about self harm and suicide prevention including support, information, training and consultancy to people who self harm, their friends and families and professionals and those at risk of suicide.

    Website
    www.harmless.org.uk

    Email
    info@harmless.org.uk

  • Turning Point

    Mental health and wellbeing varies for everyone. So whatever your situation and needs, the charity can work with you to set and achieve your own goals, manage your mental health and emotions, and develop skills where needed to live a full and rewarding life.

    Website
    Turning Point

  • Big White Wall

    Join the online mental health community. Accessible any time, anywhere.

    Website
    www.bigwhitewall.co.uk

  • No More Panic

    Provides valuable information for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD).

    Website
    www.nomorepanic.co.uk

  • Mental Health Foundation

    Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.

    Website
    www.mentalhealth.org.uk

  • OCD UK

    A recovery-focused charity which provides evidence-based information, advice and support to those affected by Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

    Phone
    03332 127 890

    Website
    www.ocduk.org

  • SANE

    Together we can #StopStigma
    And change mental health for good.

    Phone
    020 3805 1790

    Website
    www.sane.org.uk

    Email
    info@sane.org.uk

  • Qwell

    Qwell provides free online counselling, support and advice to any parent or carer across Derby City and County. Their qualified therapists are online 365 days a year. Monday to Friday, from midday until 10pm and weekends 6pm until 10pm. Parents or carers can explore any issues with their counselling team (not solely parenting concerns). Presenting issues include; depression, self-esteem, social isolation, financial issues, stress and anxiety, parenting, suicidal thoughts etc.

    Website
    www.qwell.io

Page published: 9 May 2023
Last updated: 20 April 2026