You don’t have
to go through this alone.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, isolated, or struggling with your mental wellbeing, Jamila’s Legacy is here for you. We provide free, confidential, and compassionate support for adults without judgement and without pressure.
You can reach out at your own pace. We’ll meet you where you are.
If You Are in Immediate Crisis
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, please call 999 or visit your nearest A&E department.
If you need urgent mental health support, you can contact your local NHS urgent mental health helpline or call NHS 111 and press 2.
Emergency: 999 | Samaritans: 116 123 | NHS Crisis Text line: 07480635199
Mind – Provide advice & support to empower everyone experiencing a mental health problem, call Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Samaritans - (24/7) A freelistening service for people and communities in time of need. Call free on: 116 123
Mental Health Foundation - A charity that works for good mental health for all and everything they do is focused on protecting people’s mental health
Mental Health Foundation - GP Visit Guide
Cruse Bereavement Support - Call the helpline on 0808 808 1677 or Cruse Chat Online.
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
SANE - (Services for anyone affected by Mental Illness and Families & Carers)
Rethink Mental Illness - What We Do/Advice & Information Service
Shout - (A free 24/7 text service for all ages to support you to get to a calmer and safe place) You can contact the 'Shout Crisis Text Line' by text messaging the contact number: 85258
Mental Health Foundation - How To Mental Health
NHS - Mental Health
NHS - Every Mind Matters
NHS - Find a Psychological Therapies Service
Headspace – This is a guide to health and happiness. It is a personal meditation guide, right in your pocket that teaches how to learn to meditate and live mindfully.
Mind - (List of Further Helplines Recommended by Mind)
Shout – (Free 24/7 text service for all agesto support you to get to a calmer and safe place)
Mental Health Foundation - Getting Help
Should you feel your mental state deteriorates outside of your regular care team and/or GP opening hours, you may seek support, advice or self-refer via Leicestershire Partnership Trust Central Access Point Mental Health service, contactable on 0116 295 3060, which is available 24/7.
Vita Minds - Vita Minds is a free and confidential talking therapy service to help get things back on track. We aim to help improve the mental wellbeing of people suffering from: worry, low mood, depression, anxiety, OCD, Traumatic event or a lack of motivation; Self Refer or Call on 0333 0153 496
Kooth – Kooth is a digital counselling support service which provides an anonymous, free, confidential and safe way for young people across Leicestershire
Easy Help - Early help offer brings together a range of services to support children, young people and their families who need some additional help. Families can self-refer by contacting the number below or completing a self-referral form online. Call Advice point: 0116 454 1004
Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Mental Health
Leicester City Council Mental health Information Advice & Support
Young Minds – A charity that helps you to understand more about how you’re feeling, ways to feel better and how to support someone else
Shout - A free 24/7 text service for all agesto support you to get to a calmer and safe place
NHS - (Children & Young People’s Mental Health Services CYPMHS)
Papyrus - (Prevention of Young Suicide)
Mind - (Provide advice & support to empower everyone experiencing a mental health problem, call Mind Infoline: 0300 123 3393)
The Mix (Essential Support For Under 25s) - The Mix is the UK’s leading support service for young people (Under 25s). We are here to help you take on any challenge you’re facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service. Tel: 0808 8084994 or Text for free 85258
Child Line - Child Line is a private and confidential service for children and young people up to the age of nineteen. You can contact a ChildLine counsellor for free about anything - no problem is too big or too small. Telephone: 0800 1111
1-1 Support
Personal, Confidential, Compassionate
Our one-to-one support sessions provide a safe space to talk openly about your experiences, challenges, and wellbeing. We work alongside you to explore practical tools, emotional support, and pathways forward.
Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, grief, or life transitions we’re here to listen.
Mental Health Cafes
Safe Spaces. Open Conversations. Community Support.
Our Mental Health Cafés offer informal, welcoming spaces where you can connect with others, share experiences, and access support in a relaxed environment.
No referral required just come along and join the conversation.
Women’s Groups
Our women’s groups provide supportive, culturally sensitive spaces where women can explore mental health, wellbeing, and shared experiences.
Through guided discussions and activities, we foster resilience, confidence, and mutual support.
Young People’s Project
Supporting the Next Generation
Our Young People’s Project focuses on building emotional resilience, mental health awareness, and confidence among young people.
Through workshops, group sessions, and community initiatives, we help young people feel heard, supported, and empowered.
Self-Help Resources
Tools You Can Access Anytime
Explore our range of downloadable resources, guidance materials, and practical wellbeing tools designed to support you between sessions or whenever you need them.
Small steps can make a big difference.
