Mental Health Network
Bringing organisations with a mental health focus together. We ensure the third sector is involved in the strategic planning, development and delivery of mental health services in Leeds.
What we do
Forum Central advocates for person-centred approaches to mental health support. We work to make sure the third sector is an integral part of strategic planning, shaping and development of mental health services in Leeds, by being represented in decision-making spaces.
We meet regularly as a network to share information and strategic updates so that members can continue to develop and tailor services to align with city-wide priorities.
We support partnership working between agencies and across sectors, providing information to third sector organisations to support them in delivering high quality services.
We maintain working relationships with mental health commissioners and statutory partners across the city, working together to continuously improve the services Leeds provides to support people’s mental health.
We meet regularly as a network to share information and strategic updates so that members can continue to develop and tailor services to align with city-wide priorities.
We support partnership working between agencies and across sectors, providing information to third sector organisations to support them in delivering high quality services.
We maintain working relationships with mental health commissioners and statutory partners across the city, working together to continuously improve the services Leeds provides to support people’s mental health.
Our Network Members
Our members are at the heart of what we do. We aim to ensure that organisations both large and small can influence decisions about mental health across Leeds and the region, as well as nationally.
Our member organisations support people through a variety of different ways, including:
Our member organisations support people through a variety of different ways, including:
- Peer support, one-to-one support, psychological therapies, counselling
- Healthy living, group wellbeing activities, self-management courses, arts and wellbeing
- Mental health specialist services
- Carer support, Dementia services
- Employment support, homelessness support, specialist supported housing
- Anti-stigma work, Advocacy, information and advice
- Working with many of the communities with the greatest inequalities and those who are most at risk of poor mental health.
Who can join?
This network is for people who work or volunteer for an organisation, charity or community group which has a Mental Health focus. Our meetings are mostly aimed at leaders but we actively encourage those who are looking to develop their leadership skills and connections to join too.
This network is primarily for Forum Central member organisations. If your organisation is not yet a member, you can still sign up and take part, but we would encourage you to become an official member organisation too. Membership is free, find out more about Forum Central membership here.
Find out which VCSE organisations deliver mental health services in Leeds by visiting the MindWell Directory and the Doing Good Leeds Organisation Directory.
This network is primarily for Forum Central member organisations. If your organisation is not yet a member, you can still sign up and take part, but we would encourage you to become an official member organisation too. Membership is free, find out more about Forum Central membership here.
Find out which VCSE organisations deliver mental health services in Leeds by visiting the MindWell Directory and the Doing Good Leeds Organisation Directory.
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Network Meetings
We hold regular mental health information and strategy sessions open to everyone with an interest in the mental health third sector. These meetings are an opportunity to network, get the latest strategic updates and hear from guest speakers.
The network meets every 2 months online or in person. You’re welcome to add to the agenda, contact us beforehand to discuss this. We are always keen to highlight the fantastic work our members are doing to support communities in Leeds. If you would like to share a presentation, please contact us to discuss.
The network meets every 2 months online or in person. You’re welcome to add to the agenda, contact us beforehand to discuss this. We are always keen to highlight the fantastic work our members are doing to support communities in Leeds. If you would like to share a presentation, please contact us to discuss.
Upcoming Meeting Date
Previous Meeting Notes
Please email hello@forumcentral.org.uk for previous meeting notes not listed below.
2026 Meetings
2025 Meetings
Join the network
If you’re part of a organisation, charity or community group in Leeds which has a Mental Health focus you are welcome to join us at a network meeting or sign up to our mailing list.
If you’re interested and would like an informal chat about how you can get involved, contact Gabriella Obeng Nyarko, Mental Health Development Worker:
If you’re interested and would like an informal chat about how you can get involved, contact Gabriella Obeng Nyarko, Mental Health Development Worker:
Sign up to the mailing list
Get regular updates from this network by adding yourself to the mailing list. The Mental Health Network is coordinated by Forum Central, you can sign up for this and more of our managed lists here:
Representation
Our members and the Forum Central team play an active part in the key strategic mental health and wellbeing groups and boards in Leeds.
Leeds Mental Health Strategy 2020-2025
Senior Responsible Officers (SRO’s) have been identified for each of the priority groups. An SRO’s group meets regularly to oversee progress and reports directly into the Mental Health Partnership Board for Strategic governance and steer.
Third sector representation has been a key part of embedding the strategy.
Third sector representation has been a key part of embedding the strategy.
Synergi-Leeds
Synergi-Leeds is a network of organisations – both statutory and voluntary – that share a commitment to reducing ethnic inequalities in mental health and mental health detentions. Synergi-Leeds aims to create a culture of change throughout the entire system and life course. Synergi empowers leaders to make changes within their services by fostering collaboration and building trust between communities and services.
Find out more about Synergi-Leeds on their website.
Find out more about Synergi-Leeds on their website.
Mindful Employer Steering Group
Developed by employers, for employers, Mindful Employer® is a national initiative which promotes positive practice around mental health in the workplace. Mindful Employer in Leeds is funded by Leeds City Council Public Health and delivered by Leeds Mind.
The Mindful Employer Leeds service offers support and guidance to employers around mental health in the workplace, encouraging best practice and the reduction of mental ill-health at work. Employers can also join the Mindful Employer network, which meets regularly to share good ideas, tips and support.
The Steering Group consists of cross-sector representatives, and meets quarterly to drive the initiative forward in Leeds.
Visit Mindful Employer Leeds.
The Mindful Employer Leeds service offers support and guidance to employers around mental health in the workplace, encouraging best practice and the reduction of mental ill-health at work. Employers can also join the Mindful Employer network, which meets regularly to share good ideas, tips and support.
The Steering Group consists of cross-sector representatives, and meets quarterly to drive the initiative forward in Leeds.
Visit Mindful Employer Leeds.
Strategic Suicide Prevention Steering Group
This group brings together third sector, statutory sector and other key partners in the city to oversee the delivery of a coordinated multi-agency response to reduce the number of people who die by suicide. The group also champions support for those bereaved by suicide and the prevention of poor mental health.
Offenders Mental Health Working Group
This group is a collective of third sector, statutory sector, criminal sector, and other key partners in the city to oversee the delivery of a coordinated multi-agency response to address the existing pathway of support for people involved in the criminal justice system from start to finish. We are also working with these colleagues around supporting vulnerable people transitioning out of prison, strengthening connections between prison and third-sector services, and signposting to mental health resources and support including Mindwell.
Living with Lived Experience Films
The Living with Lived Experience Films offer an unfiltered perspective on living with a mental illness. Described as an ‘exemplary’ co-productive project, an integral part was co-production with the people involved, who wanted to tell their own stories, and be listened to.
It is intended as a resource for workers and those in training to better understand and listen to the people they support.
It is intended as a resource for workers and those in training to better understand and listen to the people they support.
Training and learning
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