Service description
There are Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés (NMHC) spread around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, run by trained and supportive staff, who are there to listen and provide the practical support you may need when you need it most.
If you’re 18+ and struggling with your mental health, we can help you make plans to enable you to feel safer, as well as explaining who you can turn to for help in your local community.
NMHCs are a safe, welcoming space where you can:
- Talk through what’s on your mind with trained staff
- Find support for your mental health and wellbeing
- Get practical advice and coping strategies
Walk in. No judgment. No pressure.
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Opening hours:
Mondays
Beaumont Leys Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by ZamZam Unlimited
Mondays, 9am – 12 noon
Barley Croft Community Centre, Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, LE4 0UT
Email: info@zamzamunlimited.org
Phone: 0785 739 4639
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Coming soon: Leicester University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Leicester City in the Community
Mondays, 11am – 2pm
Multi use space 3.13, Level 3, Leicester Student Union, University of Leicester, Mayors Walk, LE1 7RH*
*Please enter the student’s union through the Centenary Square entrance.
Please note: This café is only open to University students.
Earl Shilton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Rural Community Council
Mondays, 10am – 1pm and 1.30pm – 4.30pm.
The Stute (Earl Shilton Social Institute), 12-14 Station Road, Earl Shilton, LE9 7GA.
Phone: 07519 316461
Email: vmarciniak@ruralcc.org.uk
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Lutterworth Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice CIC
Mondays – 1pm – 4pm
The Family Hub, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4RB ( located in grounds of Leisure Centre)
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
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Loughborough University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Falcon Support Services
Mondays, 6pm – 9pm (Student Union)
Bridgeman Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3LB
Please note: This café is only open to University students and staff.
Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Mondays – 10am – 1pm
Age UK LeicesterShire and Rutland, Gloucester House, 3 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JE
Phone: 0116 223 7362
Oadby & Wigston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland
Mondays, 9.30am – 12.30pm
LSFB Community Hub, 40 Bell Street Wigston. Leicestershire LE18 1AD
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk Phone: 07734 960 243
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Tuesdays
Braunstone Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Tuesdays, 1pm – 4pm
The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1QZ
Email: nmhc@llrmind.org
Phone: 0116 303 2269
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DeMontfort University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Tuesdays, 11am – 2pm
The Pod, 1st floor, DeMontfort Student Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, LE2 7DR
Highfields Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy
Tuesdays, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Merlyn Vaz Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Email: info@jamilaslegacy.co.uk or admin@jamilaslegacy.co.uk
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Leicester City Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Tuesdays, 12 noon – 6pm
David Wilson Foundation Centre, St Martin’s House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Saffron Neighbourhood Mental Health Café (Saff Caff) – provided by Saffron Lane Neighbourhood Council
Tuesdays, 10am – 4pm
Saff Caff, Heathcott Road, Leicester, LE2 6LS
Phone: 07393 036 131
Email: saffcaff@srcentre.org.uk
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Coalville Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Marlene Reid Community Action
Tuesdays, 10am – 1pm
Marlene Reid Community Action, 85 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PH
Phone: 01530 510515
Email: info@mrc.uk.net
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Measham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Tuesdays, 4pm – 7pm
Age UK Measham, 40 High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HZ
Phone: 07731 019 489
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk
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Wednesdays
Belgrave Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by the Peepul Centre
Wednesdays, 2pm – 7pm
Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6DP
Phone: 0116 261 6000
Website: www.peepulenterprise.com/peepul-crisis-cafe
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Eyres Monsell Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by EMCYP
Wednesdays, 5.45pm – 8.45pm
Eyres Monsell Young Peoples Club, 170 Whitteney Dr, Leicester LE2 9AQ
Email: Admin@eyresmonsellcyp.co.uk
Phone: 0773 630 8883
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Thurnby Lodge Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy CIC
Wednesdays, 10.30am – 1.30pm
Thurnby Lodge Community Centre, Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG
Phone: 07821 849 336
Email: info@jamilaslegacy.co.uk
www.jamilaslegacy.co.uk
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Hinckley Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Wednesdays, 1pm – 7pm
Hinckley Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1PR
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Lutterworth Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice CIC
Wednesdays 4.30pm – 7.30 pm
The Family Hub, Coventry Road, Lutterworth, LE17 4RB ( located in grounds of Leisure Centre)
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
Book an appointment here
Thursdays
Eyres Monsell Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by EMCYP
Thursdays, 12 noon – 3pm
Eyres Monsell Young Peoples Club, 170 Whitteney Dr, Leicester LE2 9AQ
Email: Admin@eyresmonsellcyp.co.uk
Phone: 0773 630 8883
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Highfields Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy
Thursdays, 2pm – 5pm
Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS
Email: info@jamilaslegacy.co.uk or admin@jamilaslegacy.co.uk
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Coming soon: Leicester University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Leicester City in the Community
Thursdays, 11am – 2pm
Multi use space 3.13, Level 3, Leicester Student Union, University of Leicester, Mayors Walk, LE1 7RH*
*Please enter the student’s union through the Centenary Square entrance.
Please note: This café is only open to University students.
New Parks Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Team Hub
Thursdays, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Team Hub, New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Phone: 0774 395 7813
Email: newparksmhc@outlook.com
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Blaby Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice
Thursdays, 1pm – 4pm
Blaby Drop In Centre, Welford Rd, Blaby, Leicester LE8 4FT
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
Coalville Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Marlene Reid Community Action
Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm
Marlene Reid Community Action, 85 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PH
Phone: 01530 510515
Email: info@mrc.uk.net
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Enderby Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice
Thursdays 4.30pm – 7.30 pm
Enderby Adult Learning Centre, Townsend Road, Enderby, Leicestershire,LE19 4PG
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
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Loughborough University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Falcon Support Services
Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm,
Bridgeman Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3LB
Please note: This café is only open to University students and staff.
Market Harborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Thursdays, 10.30am – 4.30pm
Congregational Church Centre Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, Le16 7Jd
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Thursdays 5pm – 8pm
Age UK LeicesterShire and Rutland, Gloucester House, 3 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JE
Phone: 0116 223 7362
Oakham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Pepper’s – A Safe Place
Thursdays, 5.30pm – 8.30pm
Pepper’s – A Safe Place, 2A High Street, Oakham, LE15 6AL
Admin Email: nmc@peppersasafeplace.co.uk
Email: nmcsupport@peppersasafeplace.co.uk
Phone/text: 07955 344 126
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Syston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Rural Community Council
Thursdays, 12 noon – 3pm and 3.30pm – 6.30pm
The Old School Room, Syston Community Centre, School Lane, Syston, LE7 1HN
Phone: 07752 183 044
Email: tracey@ruralcc.org.uk
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Fridays
Beaumont Leys Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by ZamZam Unlimited
Fridays, 6pm – 9pm
Christ The King Church, Beaumont Way, Beaumont Leys, LE4 1DS
Email: info@zamzamunlimited.org
Phone: 0785 739 4639
Book an appointment here
DeMontfort University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Fridays, 11am – 2pm
The Pod, 1st floor, DeMontfort Student Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, LE2 7DR
Thurnby Lodge Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy CIC
Fridays, and 3pm – 6pm
Thurnby Lodge Community Centre, Thurncourt Road, Leicester, LE5 2NG
Phone: 07821 849 336
Email: info@jamilaslegacy.co.uk
www.jamilaslegacy.co.uk
Book an appointment here
Loughborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Fridays, 4.30pm – 10.30pm
Loughborough Wellbeing Centre, Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Measham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Fridays, 1pm – 4pm
Age UK Measham, 40 High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HZ
Phone: 07731 019 489
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk
Book an appointment here
Oadby & Wigston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland
Fridays, 9.30am – 12.30pm
LSFB Community Hub, 40 Bell Street Wigston. Leicestershire LE18 1AD
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk Phone: 07734 960 243
Book an appointment here
Uppingham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Pepper’s – A Safe Place
Fridays, 1pm – 4pm
Uppingham Town Council, 49 High Street East, Uppingham, Oakham, LE15 9PY
Admin Email: nmc@peppersasafeplace.co.uk
Email: nmcsupport@peppersasafeplace.co.uk
Phone/text: 07955 344 126
Book an appointment here
Saturdays
New Parks Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Team Hub
Saturdays, 11.30am – 4.30pm
Team Hub, New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Phone: 0774 395 7813
Email: newparksmhc@outlook.com
Book an appointment here
Sundays
Braunstone Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Sundays, 4pm – 7pm
The Grove Community Hub, Cort Crescent, Leicester, LE3 1QZ
Email: nmhc@llrmind.org
Phone: 0116 303 2269
Book an appointment here
Helpful resources
Download the Neighbourhood Mental Health Café generic poster here.
Take me to other Mental Health Support
Referral criteria
No referral is needed, simply come along and visit us.
Who to contact if you need an interpreter or information about disabled access
Please note the main area in use for the Leicester City Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafe is not accessible but alternative space is available. If there are language needs, then our trained staff can advise when people come to the cafes and provide the necessary support.