Mental Health Friendly Place

If we can all start one conversation about mental health, together we can save more lives.

We are a Mental Health Friendly Place

Did you know our staff have completed specific training which gives us the confidence to have a chat about our mental health and wellbeing and let you know where you can go for further support?.

This does not make us qualified counsellors, therapists, or medical experts in mental health problems but we think a simple chat can make all the difference.

So what is a registered Mental Health Friendly Place?

A Mental Health Friendly Place is a public-facing organisation or community touch point in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland that has received training, resources and support to confidently navigate conversations around low-level mental health and wellbeing.

In completing the training and becoming a Mental Health Friendly Place, each organisation will be able to recognise signs and symptoms of poor mental health, ask appropriate questions, listen effectively and signpost to local mental health and wellbeing services. This means customers, members or visitors can feel comfortable and supported to talk about whatever is on their mind, and find out where to access further support if necessary.

Mental Health Friendly Places understands that by simply creating a safe environment to talk, we can support people in their day-to-day life by giving them an opportunity to open up whilst they’re out and about, ultimately helping to prevent people from reaching a point of crisis.

If you would like to know more about Mental Health Friendly Places please visit https://www.startaconversation.co.uk/mental-health-friendly-places