Self-referring? Before you refer yourself, please read our 'Interested in having talking therapy?' section.
This section has information and questionnaires to help you decide if a referral is needed, or if self-help might be a better option for you. If you have questions for us after reading any of the information on the website, or about completing the referral form, then please see our contact details below:
Please be aware that wait times for treatment are longer that we would like and you may wait over 30 weeks for your treatment appointment.
Some providers in Derbyshire are reporting shorter waiting times and details for all providers in Derbyshire can be found on the Joined Up Care Derbyshire website.
Making a referral online
We are currently closed to new referrals for around six to eight weeks, starting on June 4, 2024.
Call us
You can call us on 0300 123 0542 between the hours of 9:00am and 4:45pm. Our phone lines can be busy however if you do not get through, voicemails can be left during our office hours. Please leave your name, contact number and the reason you are calling and a member of our admin team will contact you back to assist you.
Send in our referral leaflet
If you have a copy of our referral leaflet, you may send this to us either by e-mail or post.
Email: dhcft.talking@nhs.net
Office address:
Talking Mental Health Derbyshire
Ilkeston Resource Centre
Ilkeston Community Hospital
Heanor Road
Ilkeston
DE7 8TL
Can't wait?
If you are feeling distressed, anxious or would like advice in a mental health crisis you may seek support from the Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service by dialling 0800 028 0077, available 24 hours a day. You may also call your GP surgery or 111 when you require support for your mental health if there is no immediate danger to your safety or the safety of others.
Please call 999 or visit A&E in medical emergencies and life-threatening situations only, for example if you have taken an overdose or need urgent medical attention. In addition, the following helpline numbers offer confidential, emotional support:
- Samaritans: 116 123 (free, available 24 hours a day)
- SANELine: 0300 304 7000 (from 4:30pm to 10:30pm)
- Mind: 0300 123 3393
- Support Line: 01708 765200
Take part in the world’s biggest study of anxiety and depression - please visit the Genetic Links to Anxiety and Depression Study - GLAD Study website for futher information on how to take part.
If you decide to take part in this study, please choose 'Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust' from where you heard about this project - thank you!
