Mental health services
Most people will experience mental health difficulties, this is recognised and support is available to help you stay well and look after your mental health.
If you’re in crisis
If you or someone else is at risk:
- Call 999 if there is an immediate danger.
- Contact your GP or call NHS 111 if it’s urgent but not life-threatening.
- Call the Derby Crisis Team on 01332 623 700 for mental health emergencies.
Local services and charities
There are a range of local organisations in Derby that can support your mental health.
Visit the My Care Directory to find mental health services near you.
If you just need to talk
There are free, confidential listening services you can contact at any time — day or night. You can talk about anything, no matter how big or small.
Samaritans
- Email: jo@samaritans.org
- Phone: 116 123 (free)
- Website: samaritans.org
Shout Crisis Text Line
- Text SHOUT to 85258 (if you're aged 19 or over)
- Text YM to 85258 (if you're under 19)
Childline (for people under 19)
- Phone: 0800 1111
- Website: childline.org.uk
Support from the NHS
You can find more mental health support and advice on the NHS website.
Mental health and adult social care
Derby City Council does not accept self-referrals into our mental health service.
If you are not currently receiving support from the mental health community team but you think you may have social care needs, you can still get help.