Free NHS Mental Health Support
Adults
If you need support with your mental health, there are free local NHS services you can use by referring yourself such as:
Nottingham and Nottinghamshire NHS Talking Therapies
A free and confidential NHS service designed to help with common mental health problems such as stress, anxiety and depression. Anyone aged 18 years or over and registered with a GP can access support, though a GP referral is not necessary as you can self-refer. Click here for more information or NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Talking Therapies (opens in new tab) .
NHS Every Mind Matters
The Every Mind Matters website showcases simple NHS endorsed practical tips from sufferers and videos from experts on dealing with COVID-19 (opens in new tab) , stress (opens in new tab) and anxiety (opens in new tab) , boosting your mood (opens in new tab) , sleeping (opens in new tab) better and what you can do to help others.
NHS endorsed Mind Plan quiz (opens in new tab) that shows ‘there are little things we can all do to look after our mental health’.
Every Mind Matters (opens in new tab) .
Children & Young People
Targeted CAMHS 0 - 18 years. For children and young people with emotional and/or mental health needs. Offers assessments, therapeutic sessions, group work, consultations to professional network.
How can I access it?
- Phone: 0115 876 4000
- Text: 0786 000 213
- CAMHS support (opens in new tab)
- Or speak to your teacher or GP
Wellbeing Hub Nottingham
The Nottingham Wellbeing Hub makes it easier and quicker for people to get help and support they need to make their lives better.
The Wellbeing Hub brings a number of existing employment and support services under one roof. This means that people can access more than one service in one place, and ask for additional support if they feel they need it.
- Nottingham Recovery network: Free advice, support and treatment for people misusing drugs and alcohol
- Wellness in Mind: Free, confidential advice and concerns for people concerned about their mental health.
- Opportunity and Change: A pathway to employment for people with multiple and complex needs.
- Towards Work: Supporting people to overcome personal barriers to employment and training.
- Housing Crisis Service: Advice and ssupport for people at immediate risk of homelessness.
- Clean State: Specialist drug and alcohol treatment service for people in contact with criminal justice pathways.
Opening Times
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Friday 9:00-17:00
- Telephone: 0800 028 5598
- Email: info@nottinghamwellbeinghub.org
- Visit the Nottingham Wellbeing Hub Website (opens in new tab)
Libraries Health & Wellbeing
Nottingham City libraries have lots of resources and information to help you live well and manage your health:
- Healthy lifestyles and choices
- Social activities and health events
- Resources to help support children's and adults wellbeing
- How to improve your wellbeing by spending time with others
Visit Nottingham City Libraries health and wellbeing webpage (opens in new tab)
Visit a Nottingham Crisis Sanctuary (6 - 11pm Daily)
The Nottinghamshire Crisis Sanctuaries (opens in new tab) offers support, information and guidance to anyone 18 years or older in or nearing a mental health crisis.
Each Crisis Sanctuary will have 3 trained Crisis Intervention Workers who will provide recovery-focused crisis support in a trusted and consistent space for people who require out of hours mental health support. If required, onward community referrals will be made. If you would prefer not to attend the Crisis Sanctuaries, support can be provided via telephone or through video calling platforms. The Crisis Sanctuaries are for anyone near, or at crisis who need a safe space to talk
The Crisis Sanctuaries are delivered through a partnership of Framework, Turning Point and Mind, to collectively support the communities of Nottinghamshire. Further details on the partnership model are available via the Crisis Sanctuaries
- Chilwell | Mon - Sun, 6 - 11pm, Nottinghamshire Mind, 318 High Road, Chilwell, Nottingham, NG9 5EG
- Nottingham | Mon - Sun, 6 - 11pm, The Wellbeing Hub, 73 Hounds Gate, NG1 6BB
- TEL: 0330 822 4100 | Lines are open: 4 PM to 11 PM Monday to Sunday
Visit Samaritans Nottingham Branch
Samaritans (Nottingham Local)
We listen to you and help you talk through your concerns, worries and troubles. We'll focus on your thoughts and feelings rather than going into details, so we may ask questions to help explore hoe you feel.
Usual hours open to receive callers at the door:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday - 9.30am-9.30pm
- Wednesday - 11.30am - 9.30pm
- Sunday - 9.30am-2pm
Where to go
Nottingham Samaritans
18, Clarendon Street
Nottingham
NG1 5HQ
Who to contact
- Telephone: 0330 094 5717
- Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
Mental Health Support For Young People & Families
ASKLiON The Neurodevelopmental Pathway & Support Team (NPST)
The Neurodevelopmental Pathway & Support Team (NPST) (previously known as The Behaviour & Emotional Health Team) is the starting point of the neurodevelopmental pathway for children/young people registered with a Nottingham City GP, where there are queries regarding possible Autism and/or ADHD. The team works with families and other professionals to determine whether a referral to a Community Paediatrician is needed for a clinical assessment of Autism and/or ADHD. The team also offer post diagnostic support to Parents and Carers in the form of evidence based programmes.
Click Here to visit the NPST Information Page
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
A wide range of services are available to support children and young people who may be struggling with their mental health.
Click Here to visit the CAMHS Information Page (opens in new tab)
You are NottAlone
If you are struggling, open up and talk to other people in person, on the phone or by text. You deserve help and support and it is out there for you in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
What is NottAlone and who is it for?
It’s a website with local mental health advice & help for young people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, all in one place. If you are aged under 25, are a parent or carer, or a professional that supports young people, you can find information, advice and where to go to get help locally.