Mental health support
This is part of a series of new mental health support pages - switch to other pages using the or continue on this page; Page last updated Sep 23, 2024
Support for adults/general support NEW
General support incl. adults
In an emergency
You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
ATTEND A&E If life is at risk - click to visit our page on medical emergencies
SELF-HARM Click the image above to visit our page on help if at risk of self-harm
HELP IN A CRISIS Click the image above to visit our page on help if in a mental health crisis
Get in touch with someone
You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
MENTAL HEALTH HELPLINE Available 24/7 to any Derbyshire resident of any age - call 0800 028 0077
ANGER MANAGEMENT Click the image above to visit counselling services which can advise and signpost or download leaflet
DOMESTIC ABUSE HELPLINE Who can refer on to appropriate support - call 08000 198 668
HEALTH AND WELLBEING COACH Supporting patients to identify their needs, set and achieve goals through multiple sessions
RELATE Provides free and high-quality talking therapy services for adults and young people (16–18 years old) who are living in Derby and Derbyshire and are experiencing depression, anxiety, and relationship problems - call 01332 349177
TREETOPS HOSPICE Offer counselling and emotional support to adults, children and young people who are dealing with a life-limiting illness or bereavement, free of charge - call 0115 949 1264
RETHINK Service to help people (over 18s) improve and maintain their mental health and wellbeing and reconnect with their local community by offering access to targeted one-to-one staff support, telephone support and community groups - call 01773 734989
SANELINE National out-of-hours mental health helpline offering specialist emotional support, guidance and information to anyone affected by mental illness, including family, friends and carers - call 0300 304 7000
Self-help resources
You can self-refer to these services without seeing or speaking to a GP first. Click the image to go to the resource. = Recommended resource
ACTIVE 10 APP Records every minute of walking you do, helps you set goals and gives you tips to boost your activity
ALCOHOL MISUSE SERVICES Click the image above to visit our alcohol misuse services page
ASD/ADHD RESOURCES Click the image above to find resources for autistic spectrium disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
BREATHE APP Built-in app in Apple Watch that encourages you to set aside a few minutes a day to relax and focus on your breathing
COUCH TO 5K APP Takes you from no fitness to being able to run 5k in just 9 weeks
RECOVERY PARTNERSHIP For support with misuse of drugs or alcohol
DRUG MISUSE SERVICES Click the image above to visit our alcohol misuse services page
EFL Free football classes and fitness education for those 35-65 years and overweight
LIVING LIFE TO THE FULL Self-directed online CBT based help for anxiety or depression
MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING A stepped approach to the promotion of mental health and wellbeing
MIND DERBYSHIRE Supported self-help
NHS Every Mind Matters, self-help hub
NHS Mental health support
QWELL Free digital mental wellbeing support for adults, including online chat
SELF-HELP GUIDES Recommended patient leaflets on a large number of subjects, e.g., anxiety, sleep disturbance, stress
SELF-HELP RESOURCES Including links, free NHS counselling and what to do in a crisis
SPECIALIST SEXUAL ABUSE SERVICES Click the image above to visit our specialist sexual abuse services page
SMILING MIND APP Versatile and practical mental fitness toolkit, designed for minds of all ages and stages and helping you learn the skills that promote mental wellbeing and create the habits to thrive
WAITING WELL Help and support while you wait for mental health support - download leaflet
WELLBEING COACHING Mental wellbeing resources
VETERANS Click the image above to visit our specific support for veterans
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Who else can I go to?
Please see our index of services you can self-refer to or type the shortcut ivy.gs/selfrefer or ivy.gs/index
Mental health support: Adults/general
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