Service description
The Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés are part of Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust’s local support for people who need immediate help with their mental health. The cafes are drop in centres for anyone to come and talk to us about their mental health – no appointment needed. We have supportive, trained staff who can listen and provide the practical support you need. There will eventually be 25 cafes serving local communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. 
You can download the Neighbourhood Mental Health Café information leaflet here.
We have just announced the expansion of Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés set to open across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Read more here
Below is a full list of Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés launching this year:
Highfields Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy
Opening Wednesday 19 July 2023
Wednesdays, 2pm – 6pm
Merlyn Vaz Centre, 1 Spinney Hill Road, Leicester, LE5 3GH
Fridays, 2pm – 6pm
African Caribbean Centre, Maidstone Road, Leicester, LE2 0UA
Email: info@jamilaslegacy.co.uk or admin@jamilaslegacy.co.uk
Syston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Rural Community Council
Opening Thursday 22 June 2023
Thursdays, 12 noon – 3pm
The Old School Room, Syston Community Centre, School Lane, Syston, LE7 1HN
Phone: 07752 183 044
Below is a full list of Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés currently running:
Leicester City Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Tuesdays, 9.30am – 4.30pm (latest arrival 4pm)
David Wilson Foundation Centre, St Martin’s House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
The Peepul Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by the Peepul Centre
Wednesdays, 2pm – 8pm
Peepul Centre, Orchardson Avenue, Leicester, LE4 6DP
Phone: 0116 261 6000
Website: www.peepulenterprise.com/peepul-crisis-cafe
DeMontfort Student Union Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Mental Health Matters
Tuesdays, 10am – 3pm
DeMontfort University Students Union, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7DR
Phone: 07816 350 215
Email: mhm.leicestercrisiscafes@nhs.net
Leicester University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Mental Health Matters
Mondays, 10am – 3pm
Leicester University Students Union, Percy Gee Building, University Road Leicester, LE1 7RH
Phone: 07816 350 215
Email: mhm.leicestercrisiscafes@nhs.net
Aylestone Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Mental Health Matters
Mondays, 6pm – 11pm
Aylestone Baptist Church, Lutterworth Road, Leicester, LE2 8PE
Phone: 07816 350 215
Email: mhm.leicestercrisiscafes@nhs.net
West End Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Mental Health Matters
Fridays, 6pm – 11pm
Robert Memorial Hall, 147 Narborough Road, Leicester, LE3 0PD
Phone: 07816 350 215
Email: mhm.leicestercrisiscafes@nhs.net
Market Harborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Wednesdays, 12.30pm – 7.30pm (latest arrival 7pm)
The Symington Building, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leicester, LE16 7LT
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
Beacon Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice CIC
Wednesdays, 5pm – 9pm and Fridays, 9am – 1pm
The Wellbeing Hub, Lutterworth Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Leicester, LE17 4RB
Phone: 0755 1940 068 (texts preferred during café hours)
Hinckley Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Wednesdays, 1pm – 6.30pm (latest arrival 6pm)
Hinckley Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley, Leicester, LE10 1PR
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
Oadby and Wigston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Opens 3 December 2022
Saturdays, 10.30am – 5.30pm (latest arrival 5pm)
40 Bell Street, Wigston, Leicestershire, LE18 1AD
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Sunny Skies CIC
Mondays, 7pm – 9pm, Wednesdays, 6pm – 10pm and Fridays 6pm – 10pm
Melton Mowbray Country Park Café, Wymondham Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1HX
Phone: 07486 594 363
Loughborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Mondays and Fridays, 5pm – 10.30pm (latest arrival 10pm)
Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
Loughborough University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Mental Health Matters
Thursdays, 6pm – 11pm
Student Services, Bridgeman Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU
Phone: 07816 350 215
Email: mhm.leicestercrisiscafes@nhs.net
Coalville Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Marlene Reid Community Action
Mondays, 2pm – 6pm, Wednesdays, 10am – 2pm and Fridays, 6pm – 10pm
Marlene Reid Community Action, 85 Belvoir Road, Coalville, LE67 3PH
Phone: 01530 510515
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.