If you need urgent help because of a mental health problem, please speak to your GP or call NHS Direct on 0845 46 47.
One in four people will be affected by mental health problems at some point in their life. Mental health problems can range from anxieties and worries caused by everyday life to more serious long-term conditions needing treatment and support from specialists.
What services are available?
In Leeds there are a wide range of services supporting over 40,000 people a year with all kinds of mental health issues.
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Day services give individuals the opportunity to meet and socialise with others and take part in a number of activities.
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Education and training support gives you the chance to learn or study something new.
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Employment support can help you find work or support you in your current employment.
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Mental health housing support workers help people who want to live independently.
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One-to-one support provides individuals with intensive support, helping them set goals and achieve them.
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Volunteering enables you to learn new things, make friends and build up confidence.
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Peer support gives the opportunity to share information, gain support and make friends with people with similar experiences.
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Respite care gives people with mental health problems the opportunity for flexible short breaks for between one night and two weeks.
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Social workers can give support and advice.
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User-led groups and activities allow you to make decisions about what groups do, where they meet and how they are run.
NEW! Hear from people in Leeds about how different kinds of mental health support are helping them take steps towards recovery.
Where can I find out more information about the services available?
Leeds Mental Heath Directory provides information, links and contact details of mental health organisations in Leeds funded by the NHS, ourselves and the voluntary sector.
How can I access these services?
- If you already have a key worker or social worker, speak to them.
- If you are not a social care customer, you can either see your GP, talk to a voluntary sector organisation directly or call Adult Social Care Customer Services on 0113 222 4401 textphone 0113 222 4410. They will arrange a referral for you so someone can talk further with you about your needs.
Mental Health Services Consultation
What is the consultation about?
Over the coming months we are running a consultation shaping the future of mental health services in Leeds.
There are two parts to the consultation process:
- From 18 July one-to-one review meetings will be carried out for a 12-week period with people who use council run day centres.
- From Autumn 2011 a citywide consultation on community recovery services will take place.
We have a vision of community recovery services that can offer a wide range of options to support people with mental health problems to link to work, education, their local community and support networks, based on the principles of personalisation, tailoring support more closely to individuals’ needs.
Who is taking part in the consultation?
One-to-one review meetings will involve over 300 service users who use council run day centres. The citywide consultation in Autumn 2011 will involve a large number of people using Leeds mental health services.
Where can I find more information about the consultation?
For more information see our page on One-to-one reviews in mental health day services. This page provides information about things to do before your review what to expect from your one-to-one review and how the information will be used.