Service description
There are Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés 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 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.
Alongside emotional support, we’ll also work with you to help you manage your own mental health so that you can start to feel more in control.
Everyone’s different, so we’ll give you a choice of ways you might like to receive support from us and you can decide what’s best for you. For example, you may want:
- A safe and relaxing space where you can be yourself and take part in gentle activities
- One-to-one support with a member of our team to explore ways to cope and how to manage your mental health
- Practical advice and information about other services that might be helpful to you for longer-term support
Important information: The Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café is closed until further notice.
Scroll down to find your local café opening times, contact details or book an appointment.
Helpful resources:
Download the Neighbourhood Mental Health Café generic poster here.
Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés currently running in Leicester City
Beaumont Leys Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by ZamZam Unlimited
Mondays, 9am – 12 noon
Barley Croft Community Centre, Malham Close, Beaumont Leys, LE4 0UT
Fridays, 6pm – 9pm
Christ The King Church, Beaumont Way, Beaumont Leys, LE4 1DS
Email: info@zamzamunlimited.org
Phone: 0785 739 4639
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Braunstone Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Tuesdays, 1pm – 4pm and Sundays, 4pm – 7pm
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
Mondays, 3pm – 5pm and Fridays, 12 noon – 4pm,
De Montfort Student Union, Campus Centre Building, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE2 7DR
Email: nmhc@llrmind.org
Phone: 0116 303 2269
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Eyres Monsell Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Eyres Monsell Club for Young People
Wednesdays, 5.45pm – 8.45pm and Thursdays, 12 noon – 3pm
Eyres Monsell Young Peoples Club, 170 Whitteney Dr, Leicester LE2 9AQ
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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
Thursdays, 3pm – 6pm
Highfields Library, 98 Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0DS
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, 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
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Leicester University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Mondays and Thursdays, 12 noon – 2pm, Leicester Student Union, Percy Gee Building, University of Leicester, University Rd, Leicester, LE1 7RH
Fridays, 7pm -9pm, phone/email support only
Email: nmhc@llrmind.org
Phone: 0116 303 2269
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New Parks Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Team Hub
Thursdays, 12.30pm – 5.30pm
Saturdays, 11.30am – 4.30pm
Team Hub, New Parks Community Centre, St Oswald Road, Leicester, LE3 6RJ
Phone: 0116 222 1072
Email: teamtroupersttda@gmail.com
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The Peepul 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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Thurnby Lodge Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Jamila’s Legacy CIC
Every Wednesday, 10.30am – 1.30pm and Fridays, and 2.30pm – 5.30pm
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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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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Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés currently running in Leicestershire and Rutland
Coalville Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Marlene Reid Community Action
Tuesdays, 10am – 1pm, 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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Earl Shilton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Rural Community Council
Every Monday, 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm
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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Enderby Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice
Thursdays, 2.30pm – 8.30pm
Enderby Adult Learning Centre, Townsend Road, Enderby, Leicestershire,LE19 4PG
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
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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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Loughborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Mondays and Fridays, 5pm – 10pm
Asha House, 63 Woodgate, Loughborough LE11 2TZ
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Loughborough University Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by LLR Mind
Thursdays, 6pm – 9pm, Bridgeman Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough, LE11 3LB and Sundays, 12 noon – 3pm, Loughborough Students’ Union, 1st floor, Loughborough, LE11 3TT.
Email: nmhc@llrmind.org
Phone: 0116 303 2269
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Lutterworth Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Beacon Care and Advice CIC
Wednesdays, 5pm – 8pm and Fridays, 9am – 12 noon
The Wellbeing Hub, Lutterworth Leisure Centre, Coventry Road, Leicester, LE17 4RB
Phone: 0777 690 5898
Email: wellbeing@beacon-care.com
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Market Harborough Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Turning Point
Thursdays, 10.30am – 5pm
Congregational Church Centre Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, Le16 7Jd
Email: leicestershire.helpline@turning-point.co.uk
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Measham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire and Rutland
Tuesdays, 4pm – 7pm
Fridays, 1pm – 4pm
Age UK Measham, 40 High Street, Measham, Swadlincote, DE12 7HZ
Phone: 07731 019 489
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk
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Oadby Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland
Mondays, 10am – 1pm
Trinity Methodist Church, Harborough Road, Oadby, Leicester, LE2 5AB
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk
Phone: 07734 960 243
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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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Uppingham Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Pepper’s – A Safe Place
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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Wigston Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland
Fridays, 1pm – 4pm
The Menphy’s Hub, Bassett Street, South Wigston, Leicestershire LE18 4PE
Email: nmhcafe@ageukleics.org.uk
Phone: 07734 960 243
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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.