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SUPPORT - for you
Call the Samaritans on 116123 (free of charge)
"Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you.
We're here 24 hours a day, 365 days a year."
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Laughs aside, sometimes we just need a bit of extra support.​
That's why we have put together this list of support services for you.
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If you are in a crisis situation or in immediate danger - contact 999
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There is people out there that can provide you with the right kind of support that you need.
For support services within the Yorkshire Region click HERE
For UK wide support services click HERE
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It really is okay to ask for help.
These support services are for you.
To everyone who comes across this message...
I wish you all good health.
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Support in Yorkshire
Here we have listed support services that operate within the Yorkshire region.
If you think the services listed can't support your needs, please still contact them
because they may know who can best support you.
If you are not based in Yorkshire, please look at the UK wide services
we have listed by CLICKING HERE.
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If there are any support services that aren't listed here but you feel that they should be,
then please feel free to contact us by CLICKING HERE.
Andys Man Club
Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to a "Find your nearest group" page. Enter your area for groups local to you. Groups are UK wide.
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AMC is a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. They want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
W-Yorks Suicide Prevention
Phone No: 116123 (Samaritans)
Open: Anytime
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Phone No: 0800 183 0558 (West-Yorks 24 hour Mental Health Helpline)
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Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to the
"I need help urgently" page which lists mental health support throughout West Yorkshire.
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The West Yorkshire Suicide Prevention website has been co-produced by a group of organisations including voluntary, NHS and public health who are all working to reduce deaths by suicide in West Yorkshire.
Women Centre
Phone: 01484450866(Kirklees)01422 386500 (Calderdale)
08082800999 (Bradford - Free Helpline - 9am to 5pm -
Mon to Fri)
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Website: CLICK HERE
- Web link will take you to home page where you will find useful contact details. Scroll down a little and choose area you are based.
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Women Centre provide wide-ranging services include emotional and practical support on issues such as debt, benefits, mental or physical health, domestic violence, counselling, training and development and more.
CHART
Phone No: 01484 353333
Open: Mon - Fri 10.30am - 5pm
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Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you "Change, Grow, Live" who provide the CHART service and many other services too. With this link you can search for a variety of different services local to you.
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CHART provide support for those that have concerns about their drug or alcohol use, or someone else's, within the Kirklees area. They believe that anyone can change the direction of their life and their expert team is here to help you do just that.
KCRASAC
Phone No: 0300 303 4787
Open: Mon 9am - 6pm | Tues, Weds, Thurs 9am - 2.30pm | Fri 10am - 5.30pm
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Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to the Helpline page which details more of the support they offer.
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RASAC is a feminist organisation that offers support and advisory services for people, aged 13+, who have experienced rape, sexual and domestic abuse, at any time in their lives, living in Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield.
Horton Housing
Phone No: 01274 370 689
Open: 9am – 5pm Mon to Fri
Website: CLICK HERE
- Web link will take you to a "What we do" page. Click the area you live for services in that area.
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Horton Housing is a not-for-profit housing association that provides housing, training, care and support services across Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees and North Yorkshire.
Noah's Ark Centre
Phone No:
01422364664 (MoneyAdvice) 01422300457 (Counselling)
01422 366911 (General)
Open: Mon & Fri 10am - 5pm, Tues & Weds 10am - 8pm, Thurs 1pm - 8pm
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Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to the homepage where you will find more on what support they offer.
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Noah's Ark offers counselling services to adults and young people. For children they offer one-to-one therapeutic play.
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They also offer a full money / debt advice service along with budget, employment and temporary food support.
Community Links
Phone No: CLICK HERE
(Link will take you to CommLinks website. You will find a list of contacts)
Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to a search page. You can search by area or type of support.
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Community Links are a mental health charity providing a wide range of life-changing mental health and wellbeing services throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region.
Huddersfield Town Foundation
Phone No: 01484 503773
(General Enquiries)
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Website: CLICK HERE
- This link will take you to the Foundation's homepage where you can find out more of what they do.
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The Foundation do a lot of work in the community centred around sport. Building confidence and increasing resilience.
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FREE Mental Health Football sessions for all abilities take place every Thursday, 11am to 12.30pm at the Leeds Road Sports Complex in Huddersfield. Just turn up!
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FREE Walking Football sessions for over 50's take place every Tuesday, 10.30am to 11.30am at the Leeds Road Sports Complex in Huddersfield. Just turn up!
UK Nationwide Support
Samaritans
Call free: 116 123
Open: 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Website: https://www.samaritans.org/
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Please call the Samaritans if you are having a difficult time or struggling to cope with anything. No one is turned away and you are free to speak whatever is on your mind. If you are thinking about suicide or if you are struggling with the loss of someone through suicide, again, please call. There is someone on the phone no matter what the time of day it is.
Mind
Infoline: 0300 123 3393*
Email: info@mind.org.uk
Website: https://www.mind.org.uk/
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You can call Mind about your mental health problems & find support near you. As well as discussing treatment options & advocacy services. They also provide legal info & general advice on matter around mental health related law.
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* Phone calls from UK landlines are charged at local rates. Charges from mobile telephones vary considerably. The charge for your call will depend on your mobile phone provider and the contract that you have with them. Mind does not get any money from telephone calls.
Nightline Association
Nightline Association provides support for students who are seeking mental health support. It is run by students who can empathise with the pressures of student life. They lend a listening ear if you are a student in need.
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University Specific Numbers can be found HERE
Beat
Phone number: 0808 801 0677 (adults), 0808 801 0677 (young people)
Website: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
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Opening hours:
12pm – 8pm, Monday to Friday,
4pm – 8pm, weekends and bank holidays
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This charity is specifically designed to support anyone who may be dealing with an eating disorder, which is estimated to affect over 1.6 million people in the UK, including an increasing number of males. With the prevalence of social media, setting unrealistic body image expectations, Beat is an essential charity which can help anyone dealing with any type of eating disorder.
YoungMinds
Phone number: 0808 802 5544
Opening hours: 9:30am – 4pm,
Monday to Friday
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Studies suggest that majority of mental health issues develop before the age of 24. YoungMinds leads the way in supporting young people and those around them with dealing with mental health issues. Their helpline specifically addresses concerned parents.
Calm
Phone number: 0800 58 58 58 (UK wide), 0808 802 58 58 (London)
Opening hours: 5pm to midnight,
365 days a year.
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Horrifyingly, suicide is the UK’s biggest threat to males under 45. This charity aims to combat this tragic issue with advice & support for men aged between 15 to 35.
Shout
Text the word 'SHOUT' to: 85258
Opening hours: 24 hours a day,
7 days a week
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This new helpline was launched by the royals and is a text service which provides 24-hour support for people who are in a crisis situation.
The Mix
Phone number: 0808 808 4994
Opening hours: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm,
Monday to Friday
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This charity is aimed at under 25s, talks to young people about very real issues that they might be facing.
OCD Action
Phone number: 0845 390 6232
Opening hours: 9:30am – 8:00pm,
Monday to Friday
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A stigmatised and often neglected condition, this charity campaigns for better treatment and can provide specific advice on how to overcome your OCD.
Womens Aid
Domestic Abuse Support Service.
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If you think you may be in danger please call the police on 999 immediately.
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Live Chat - CLICK HERE
Opening hours: 8am - 6pm (Mon - Fri)
10am - 6pm (Sat & Sun)
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Survivors Forum is a safe, anonymous, space for women (over 18) who have been affected by domestic abuse to share their experiences and support one another.
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The Survivor’s Handbook provides practical support and information for women experiencing domestic abuse, with simple guidance on every aspect of seeking support.
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For support by email CLICK HERE