Mental Health
Get Urgent Help
Emergency - call 999
Urgent help:
When we are open (8am - 6:30pm, Mon-Fri) please organise an emergency appointment with us - click here
If we are closed - please call 111
If you are open to the community mental health team or CAMHS you should have been given a duty/crisis number to call.
The Samaritans are also a fantastic resource, it is a confidential 24/7, 365 days a year free support number. They can be contacted by calling 116 123.
More information is available here
You can also use text the Shout Crisis help number - click here
There is a Derbyshire specific 24/7 helpline, it can be contacted by calling 0800 028 0077
The Staying Safe website (click here) can also be helpful at helping you to create a safety plan to protect you from suicidal thoughts
Counselling and Psychology Services
Psychology Therapies
If you wish to look into counselling and psychology services, there are several options. The following four companies are available to you on the NHS. Please click their names and you will be taken to their websites. Have a read through and if you wish to refer yourself then complete one of the self-referral forms on their websites. Each provider offers a similar service.
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire
Relationship Counselling
Relate relationship support and counselling services - click here
Bereavement Counselling
CRUSE bereavement support and care - click here
The National Bereavement Service is another option, Telephone: 0800 0246 121 or click here
Following Abuse - Support and Counselling
The Elm Foundation support and counselling for victims of domestic abuse - click here
SAIL counselling - support for victims of sexual abuse and incest - click here
Other Local Support Services
Derwent Rural Counselling Service are an alternative charity-based counselling service that can be very useful to people - click here
The Freedom Project is a Christian charity based around Bolsover to help support people who are victims of poverty - click here
Rethink.org has a listening line you can contact on 01773 734989 or text: 07537410028 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). More information is available by clicking here
Help with navigating the local healthcare service and being able to access the right help when needed can be provided through Healthwatch Derbyshire. They are open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and can be reached by calling 01773 880786
Eating Disorder Support
We would always advise speaking with us if you have concerns about either yourself or a loved one with a suspected eating disorder. Other support services can also be accessed and are given below:
Freed Beeches is a charity run eating disorder support service - click here
The Derbyshire Eating Disorder Service is another option and can be reached here
Carer Support
The North Derbyshire Mental Health Carers support group is a community that can help provide support to carers of those with mental ill-health. They cannot provide emergency support but otherwise can be accessed by contacting 07730526219
Carers in Derbyshire is another site that can help signpost and provide support where able - click here
Support with Alcohol and Substance Use Issues
There are loads of support services. We primarily signpost patients towards the Derbyshire Recovery Partnership. Have a look through their website and you can also refer yourself there too - click here
For all sorts of other services - please visit the Drugs and Alcohol Advice page
Relate - Chesterfield and North Derbyshire
Relate offers counselling with:
- Relationships
- Family life & Parenting
- Children & Young People
- Help with Sexual Relationships
Click here to find out more - Relate