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
Scroll down to find your local café opening times or book an appointment.
IMPORTANT CHANGES TO NEIGHBOURHOOD MENTAL HEALTH CAFES
Due to changes in the operation of the Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés, there may be some disruption to some of the cafés across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
From Sunday 31 March 2024, the following cafés will be closed until further notice:
- Aylestone
- Eyres Monsell
- West End
- Wigston
- DeMontfort University
- University of Leicester
- Loughborough University
Contact details for each café can be found below.
Helpful resources:
Download the Neighbourhood Mental Health Café generic poster here.
Download the Neighbourhood Mental Health Café Calendar here.
Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés currently running in Leicester City
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
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
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here.
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here
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
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here
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
Book an appointment here
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
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
Melton Neighbourhood Mental Health Café – provided by Sunny Skies CIC
Fridays 2pm – 8pm
Sunny Skies CIC, Unit 7, Old Dairy, North Street, Melton, LE13 1NL
Phone: 07486 594 363
Book an appointment here
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
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
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
Satellite Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés
Provided by Rural Community Council, come and find out about your local Neighbourhood Mental Health Cafés
Wednesdays, from 5 June – 10 July 2024
5 June – 10 July 2024
George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell, LE9 8DG
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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.