The Mental Health Hub has been developed with our Student Communities, who are committed to developing information and resources which are responsive to the needs of students who identify into their communities.
Mental health has been an organisational priority for LBSU and our Student Community Leaders have highlighted that student mental health can be affected by lived experiences of stigma and discrimination. As a result, the Student Community Leaders have developed this mental health resource hub which signposts students to dedicated mental health services and peer-support groups in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
The services listed on this page include one-to-one counselling to group activities and peer support groups.
If you have any questions, or have further suggestions for this hub, please get in touch with the Student Voice & Insight team: studentvoice@leedsbeckettsu.co.uk.
Black Health Initiative (BHI)
Open to: Global Majority Students
Black Health Initiative is a community engagement organisation working towards equality of access to health and social care within Leeds and the surrounding areas for disadvantaged communities. This includes a free and confidential counselling service and several health & wellbeing programmes.
Website: https://www.blackhealthinitiative.org/
Getaway Girls
Open to: Young Women and Girls
Getaway Girls empowers girls and young women to support each other to build confidence, resilience, raise aspirations, develop new skills and take positive risks in a positive environment, which offers cooperation and support.
Website: https://getawaygirls.co.uk
Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service
Open to: All Students
If you're feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or worried, Leeds Mental Wellbeing Service can offer support and resources to help you through these ups and downs. They can support you to manage everyday problems such as feeling low, anxious or stressed or struggling to sleep through their wide range of psychological support options, including phone support, instant-access online resources, group classes, and one-to-one talking therapies.
Website: https://www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk/our-services-a-z/leeds-mental-wellbeing-service/home/
Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service
Open to: LGBT+ Students / Disabled Students / Global Majority Students
Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service (LSLCS) is a mental health charity based in Leeds that provide out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis, including specific support groups for members of the Disabled, LGBT+ and Global Majority communities.
Website: https://www.lslcs.org.uk/
On Your Side
Open to: East and Southeast Asian Students
'On Your Side' is a UK wide support and reporting service for anyone in the UK who identifies as East and Southeast Asian who has experienced racism or any forms of hate.
Website: https://www.onyoursideuk.org
Roshani
Open to: Global Majority Students
Roshani (Urdu for 'Light') is a specialist mental health education and training programme to provide specialist training for facilitators who will deliver a 6 week well-being course to groups of BAME women and a series of tailored training courses for professionals.
Website: https://www.pacesheffield.org.uk/roshani.html
The Marketplace
Open to: All Students
The Market Place offers free, confidential mental health and sexual health services to 11-25 year olds in Leeds, including one-to-one support, counselling, group-work and more.
Website: https://themarketplaceleeds.org.uk/
The Mix
Open to: All Students
The Mix is a UK based charity that provides free, confidential support for young people under 25 via online, social and mobile.
Website: https://www.themix.org.uk/
Yorkshire MESMAC
Open to: LGBT+ Students / Trans Students
Yorkshire MESMAC provides free, short term counselling sessions in Leeds for gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men; female partners of men who are attracted to men; couples: both gay male couples and male/female couples, where the male partner is attracted to men; and young people (16-25 years) who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Website: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-services/leeds/counselling
Young Minds
Open to: All Students
Young Minds are a charity that provide advice and support if you're worried about your mental health or someone else's.
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/