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 healthKooth
Free anonymous online chat for young people to discuss their mental health issues.
Website
KoothSamaritans
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.orgRethink 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.orgMind
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
MindHarmless
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.ukTurning 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 PointBig White Wall
Join the online mental health community. Accessible any time, anywhere.
Website
www.bigwhitewall.co.ukNo More Panic
Provides valuable information for sufferers and carers of people with Panic, Anxiety, Phobias and Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD).
Website
www.nomorepanic.co.ukMental Health Foundation
Dedicated to finding and addressing the sources of mental health problems.
Website
www.mentalhealth.org.ukOCD 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.orgSANE
Together we can #StopStigma
And change mental health for good.
Phone
020 3805 1790
Website
www.sane.org.uk
Email
info@sane.org.ukQwell
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