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/ All 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. No waiting list, free, confidential and non-judgmental same-day support.
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.healthymindscalderdale.co.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 a range of services across Leeds, Bradford, Rotherham and Hull. They offer peer support, support and social groups, STI testing, 1-1 support, information and resources – offer varies depending on area, please check their website.
Website: https://www.mesmac.co.uk/our-services
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. Young Minds also has a Parent’s helpline for any parent/carer who is concerned about a child or young person.
Website: https://youngminds.org.uk/
Trans Leeds
Open to: All Students
Supporting the Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender Expansive Community in and around Leeds. They run support groups, social events, a binder library, offer advocacy, and provide training.
Website: https://www.transleeds.org/
MindWell
Open to: All Students
MindWell is the mental health website for adults in Leeds. It brings together information from the NHS, Leeds City Council and the third sector into one ‘go to’ place. MindWell has live availability information on its urgent help page.
Website: https://www.mindwell-leeds.org.uk/
MindMate
Open to: All Students
MindMate was designed with young people, for young people, to provide a central place for information about common mental health issues and where you can find support.
Website: https://mindmate.org.uk/
Switchboard
Open to: All Students
Switchboard is the national LGBTQIA+ support line. For anyone, anywhere in the country, at any point in their journey. We can discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity. Whether it’s sexual health, relationships or just the way you’re feeling. This is your space – to explore, talk and be truly heard.
Website: https://switchboard.lgbt/
Leeds Autism AIM
Open to: All Students
Leeds Autism AIM is a free service for autistic adults in the Leeds area who receive little or no funded support. Services include advocacy, post diagnostic support, 1-1 peer support, mentoring, and more.
Website: https://leedsautismaim.org.uk/
SHOUT
Open to: All Students
Shout is a free, confidential and 24/7 text messaging service for anyone in the UK who needs support. If you are struggling to cope and need to talk, our trained Shout Volunteers are here for you.
Website: https://giveusashout.org/
DIAL Leeds
Open to: All Students
DIAL LEEDS is an extremely small but active grassroots charity. It is a local Disabled People’s User Led Organisation (DPULO).Happiness café, peer support for all disabled people in Leeds – in-person meet ups.
Website: https://www.dial-leeds.org.uk/