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🧠 Where to Find Mental Health Support in Leeds

Taking care of your mental health is essential, and Leeds offers a variety of resources to support your well-being. Whether you're experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, or other mental health challenges, there are services available to assist you.

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🏥 NHS Services

  • Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service (LMWS) provides support for common mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, and depression. They offer a range of psychological therapies, including online resources, group classes, and one-on-one talking therapies. You can self-refer to their services.

  • Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is the main provider of specialized mental health and learning disability services across Leeds. They provide various inpatient and community services tailored to individual needs.

🌐 Online Resources

  • MindWell is the mental health website for people in Leeds, offering information on local services, self-help resources, and guidance on common mental health problems. It's a comprehensive starting point and consolidates information from the NHS, Leeds City Council and third sector services.

  • MindMate is a resource specifically for young people in Leeds to find support and information on mental health and wellbeing.

📞 Helplines and Immediate Support

  • The West Yorkshire Mental Health Support Line is available 24/7 and offers support and information for anyone who is concerned about their mental health. The service is available for over-18s and you must be registered with a Leeds GP.

  • NHS 111: In a mental health crisis, dialing 111 and selecting the mental health option connects you to trained professionals who can provide immediate assistance and guidance.

  • The Connect helpline is a telephone service providing emotional support and information for people in distress in Leeds.

  • Leeds Nightline is a confidential listening and information service for students over 16 in Leeds.

👫 Support Groups

  • Andy's Man Club: Aimed at men over 18, Andy's Man Club provides a safe space to talk about mental health issues. Meetings are held weekly, offering peer-to-peer support to help men through life's challenges.

  • Cloth Cat Leeds: A charity that uses the power of music to create community and transform people’s mental health and well-being.

  • Help in Leeds is a volunteer-run directory of support and community services for asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds.

  • MindWell has a comprehensive directory of peer support and activity groups throughout Leeds.

  • The Marketplace offers a range of services including 1-on-1 support, counselling and group-work for 11-25 year olds in Leeds.

🆘 In Case of Emergency

  • If someone is in immediate, life-threatening danger or poses a risk to themselves or others, call 999 to reach emergency services or go to A&E.

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