Central Access Point (CAP) - 0808 800 3302
If you require urgent advice or support for your mental health, or someone you care about's mental health, you can call the Mental Health Central Access Point. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it is free of charge and available to people of all ages across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
Free 24-hour mental health helpline
Telephone 0808 800 3302
If you or someone you care about need urgent advice or support for your mental health, you can call our Mental Health Central Access Point 24 hours a day, seven days a week free of charge and in confidence.
We're here to get you the support you need.
Please note, this service can be busy at certain times and you may have to wait for your call to be answered.
In an emergency
If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm - either to yourself or someone else - phone 999.
111
Patients of all ages experiencing a mental health crisis or concerned for family members can now benefit from support by calling 111, selecting the mental health option and speaking to a trained mental health professional.
NHS staff can guide callers with next steps such as organising face to face community support or facilitating access to alternative services, such as crisis cafes or safe havens which provide a place for people to stay as an alternative to A&E or a hospital admission.
A full list of mental health support options is available via the NHS.uk website.
Mental health - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
VitaMinds
"In partnership with the NHS, Vita Health Group offer Talking Therapy support to adults 16-years and over, who live and are registered with a GP in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland."
"If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then Vita can help."
Website: https://www.vitahealthgroup.co.uk/nhs-services/nhs-mental-health/leicester-leicestershire-rutland/
Contact number: 0330 094 5595
Self-refer online
Other Support Available
Information about national, local and online mental health support is available on the LPT website:
Mental health support - Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (leicspart.nhs.uk)
Children and Young People's (CYP) Mental Health Triage & Navigation Service
CYP Mental Health Triage and Navigation is a service that helps young people in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland access the right non urgent mental health services for their needs.
Visit their website here - https://www.myselfreferral-llr.nhs.uk/
CYP Mental Health Triage - Patient Information Leaflet (PDF, 500KB)