Neurodiversity
National Autistic Society
The Monday Club (ASD)
A social group based in Leicester supporting adults aged 18–65 who have ASD.
Aims to create a supportive environment for members to meet, either in a mainstream setting or in the community,
with trained staff and volunteers available to offer support where necessary.
Phone: 07873 311 610
Email: themondayclub@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.themondayclub.co.uk
Location:Leicestershire Centre for Integrated Living, West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester LE3 5PA.
Scope
A charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Phone: 0808 800 3333 (9:00am to 5:00pm, weekdays)
Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
Website:
Wellbeing & Mental Health
Mental Health & Wellbeing
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
ManKind Initiative
A confidential helpline which provides emotional support and practical information for all men across the UK suffering from domestic violence or domestic abuse by their current or former wife or partner (including same-sex partner).
Phone: 01823 334244
You can find more information at their website, here.
Hopeline247
HOPELINE247 is a confidential support and advice service for children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide, or anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide.
If you are having thoughts of suicide or are concerned for a young person who might be you can contact HOPELINE247 for confidential support and practical advice.
Call: 0800 068 4141 (free to call)
Text: 88247
24 Hours, 7 days a week (Weekends and Bank Holidays included)
Samaritans
A listening service you can talk to about your concerns, worries and troubles.
Phone (Local): 0116 270 0007
Phone (National): 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Website: www.samaritans.org
Location: 1a Elmfield Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 1RB
VitaMinds (formerly known as Let's Talk Wellbeing)
VitaMinds works in partnership with the NHS to provide talking therapy services and counselling in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland known as IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies).
If you are experiencing excessive worry, low mood, depression, anxiety or a lack of motivation then VitaMinds can help.
For more information or to self-refer, please visit their
website.
TellMi app
Tellmi allows you to share your problems anonymously and receive free and immediate support and advice from people who get what you are going through. You can find out more here.
Eating Disorders
Beat
Leicester Adult Eating Disorder Service
Their service helps adults aged 18 or over who have eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and other diagnosable eating disorders. They offer an outpatient service for patients from Leicestershire and Rutland, and a regional inpatient service which serves the surrounding counties within the East Midlands region.
Phone: 0116 225 2557/ 225 2562.
Drug Alcohol & Substance Misuse
Dear Albert
Dear Albert is a social enterprise dedicated to resolving the personal, social and economic problems associated with substance misuse and so improve communities and better people's lives. Committed to best practice and to delivering evidence-based interventions, Dear Albert is focused on its support for individuals wanting to achieve long term sobriety and in helping communities tackle the issues associated with drug and alcohol misuse.
Helpline: 0800 880 3153
Text: 07712707999
E-mail: hello@dearalbert.co.uk
Facebook: @DearAlbertRecovery
Twitter: @DearAlbert
Website: www.dearalbert.co.uk
My Solution Wellbeing
Turning Point
Turning Point Leicestershire and Rutland is the integrated substance misuse service for the county, city and prison. They work with anyone who is affected by drugs or alcohol and wants support to make change. They offer a variety of treatment options and will support you to find the right treatment for you.
Phone: 0330 303 6000
Email: LLreferrals@turning-point.co.uk
Self-referral form: https://tp-sc.custhelp.com/
Website: www.turning-point.co.uk
Location: 2 Eldon Street LE1 3QL
Abuse & Misconduct Support
FREEVA (Free From Violence and Abuse)
A registered charity based in Leicester providing specialist support and information to anyone affected by domestic violence, rape and sexual assault.
Phone: 0808 802 0028
Email: info@uava.org.uk
Website: www.freeva.org.uk
Karma Nirvana
British Human Rights Charity supporting victims of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Opening Hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm weekdays & 10:00am to 4:00pm weekends
Phone: 0800 5999 247
Email: info@karmanirvana.org.uk
Website: www.karmanirvana.org.uk/
Victim First
Free, independent, and confidential service for victims and witnesses of crime and high risk antisocial behaviour in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.
Phone: 0800 953 9595 (Monday to Friday 8:00am to 8:00am, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm)
Email: support@victimfirst.pnn.gov.uk
Website: www.victimfirst.org
Location: Victim First, Mansfield house, 74 Belgrave Gate, Leicester LE1 3GG
ADAM Project
ADAM Project provides free, confidential advice and support if you are a man experiencing, or are at risk from, domestic abuse, and are living in Leicestershire. Find out more here
Email: Adam.project@wallaction.org.uk Phone: 07912495159
Sexual Health
Community Support
Leicester City Sexual Health Clinics (or your home clinic) - Haymarket Health
National Support
Brook
Brook provides free and confidential sexual health and wellbeing services.
Website:www.brook.org.uk/
Sexual Health Helpline
The National Sexual Health Helpline provided by Public Health England is open Monday to Friday, 9am-8pm.
Phone: 0300 123 7123
Sexwise
SH:24
Working in partnership with the NHS, we provide STI testing, diagnosis and treatment, oral contraception, the morning after pill and specialist remote clinical support.
Website:www.sexwise.org.uk/
Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
Switchboard have provided support and information to millions of people since their phones started ringing in 1974. Throughout their history, they have been at the forefront of supporting our communities in facing the issues of the day.
Phone: 0300 330 0630
Email: chris@switchboard.lgbt
Website: switchboard.lgbt/
Terrence Higgins Trust
Advisers can provide emotional support if you are worried about your sexual health or have concerns about living with HIV. Help to access services local to you across the UK, whether provided by THT or by someone else.
Phone: 0808 802 1221
Website: www.tht.org.uk/