Latest Info: Protect your Mental Health

In the event of a crisis occurring when your GP surgery is closed, please contact 111 where you will be directed to the most appropriate specialist support.

Ringing 111 may result in long waits as many people ring in about covid19, but you can access it online

There are a range of different services listed below:

Public Health England’s ‘Every Mind Matters’ campaign has been repurposed specially for all who want to try and keep on top of their emotional wellbeing at this tricky time.

DERBYSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has set up a mental health support line for Derbyshire people of all ages who are experiencing increased mental health needs during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. https://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/getting-help/coronavirus-covid-19/mental-health-support-line

The NHS information on free self referral is here

All NHS providers of talking therapies in Derby are listed here

Relate Derby has been commissioned by the NHS to provide free counselling and sessions are available immediately. Due to the pandemic, they are by phone or webcam. More Details

Other useful services:

Dementia course for sufferers and their family/carers

Derby Recovery and Peer Support Group

Mental Heath Support for Young People

Mental Health Free Textline Shout

MInd e Learning - free course until end of Aug; Sport and Physical Activity Mental Health Awareness.

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Diana Bruce