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Local Support Services and More Information

Problematic drug and alcohol use can cause a lot of harm to the individual, the family, the local community and to society as a whole. If you are concerned that you or someone you know needs support, you can visit Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service or Drinkwise Derby.

For more support and information around alcohol use, visit the Alcohol Change website.

Medito: Meditation & Sleep

Medito is a completely free, non-profit meditation and mindfulness app designed to support mental wellbeing and better sleep. Trusted by over 2 million users, it offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, sleep stories, and personalised mindfulness programmes for goals like reducing anxiety, improving focus, and finding calm.

Features include daily meditation packs, soundscapes for sleep, offline access, streak tracking, and a dark mode. Backed by research, Medito has been shown to improve wellbeing in a 2024 clinical study. With no ads or paywalls, Medito makes mental wellness accessible to everyone.

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Medito: Meditation & Sleep

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

74%

Level 2

Android

74%

Level 2

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TalkLife:24/7 Peer Support

TalkLife is a peer support app that connects people to a global community where they can share their thoughts, feelings, and challenges. Aimed at users aged 16 and over, it offers a safe space to give and receive emotional support from others facing similar struggles.

Developed with input from psychologists, TalkLife encourages open conversations around mental health and wellbeing. The app is free to download, with core features available at no cost. Additional features may be offered through healthcare providers or purchased within the app.

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TalkLife: 24/7 Peer Support

Mental Health


In App Purchases

Apple iOS

83%

Level 2

Android

83%

Level 2

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Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing

Smiling Mind helps support mental health by showing you how to practice mindfulness meditation and you can also view guides on how to sleep well. There are exercises you can practice daily, with the goal of reducing your stress levels and getting better quality sleep.

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Smiling Mind: Mental Wellbeing

Healthy Living

Mental Health


Entirely Free

Apple iOS

77%

Level 2

Android

77%

Level 2

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