Safe Spaces
Crisis support in-person or over the phone when you’re reaching breaking point
Men’s Shed
Community spaces for men to connect, converse and create to reduce loneliness and isolation
The First Response Crisis Service
Offers mental health support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven experiencing a mental health crisis. Call Freephone 0800 952 1181
The Samaritans
Whatever you’re going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 or email Jo@samartians.org
Shout
Text 85258 – 24/7 text service. Free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Andy’s Man Club
Talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life. They provide nationwide mental health support talking groups every Monday from 7pm excluding bank holidays.
Mashwara Counselling
A completely confidential service for men of Asian, African and African-Caribbean origin, aged 13 and over. You can reach out to them on 01274 497535 and you can leave details of how you would like to be contacted. You can use the same number to access their helpline which is open Monday to Thursday 3pm until 8pm. You can also email them on info@mashwaracounselling.org.uk
Mind Bradford
Mind Bradford Guideline (Mental Health Telephone Support & Information). Telephone: 08001 884 884. Opening Hours: 12pm-12am every day
Bradford Bulls/Offload
Led by former Rugby League players, Offload is a free 8-week course of one-hour fixtures designed to equip men with the skills, tools and techniques needed to manage their own mental wellbeing.
It’s Worth Talking About
Men’s peer support group in Keighley Thornton, Wilsden, Bingley and Silsden. A safe, confidential space to come and talk about anything that is affecting your well-being, mental health or quality of life. We have MHFA & Peer Support trained facilitators at each group with safeguarding & signposting policies in place to help ensure that the best support is provided to everybody that attends.
Qwell.io
A free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community for adults. Support includes an online magazine, community forums, and professional text based support and counselling through an online platform
