Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources
CAMHS
“CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services. We are the NHS service that offers support and treatment for children and young people, aged up to 18 years old, who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. We also support parents, carers and families of these children and young people too.”
Young Minds
“Whether you want to understand more about how you’re feeling and find ways to feel better, or you want to support someone who’s struggling, we can help.”
Samaritans
“If you need someone to talk to, we listen. We won’t judge or tell you what to do.”
Anna Freud
“We’re transforming mental health by working with infants, children, young people and their families, their communities and professionals to deliver timely evidence-based support for all.”
NSPCC
“Support and tips to help you keep children safe. From advice on children’s mental health to staying safe online, support for parents and what to do if you’re worried about a child.”
Childline
“Advice and support on a range of topics from bullying, friendships to staying safe.”
Mind
“We provide advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem.”
The Mental Health Foundation
“We want you and your community to be able to live life to the full. That’s why finding ways to prevent mental health problems is at the heart of what we do.”
A young person’s guide to managing difficult feelings
“Thoughts and feelings are very different! But these thoughts do not have to be acted on. Try to put some time between these thoughts and any actions, so you can get help as there are other options and solutions out there.”
Night Owls
“West Yorkshire Night OWLS is a confidential support line for children, young people, their parents and carers who live in Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield. This is a pilot scheme originally funded until March 2022 and now extended to March 2023.”
Samaritans
“Get in touch about anything that’s troubling you no matter how big or small the issue is. We’re here to help you work through what’s on your mind.”
Andy’s Man Club
“ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation.”
Winston’s Wish
“We support grieving children and young people after the death of someone important.”
Star Bereavement
“Star Bereavement Support Service provides a range of bereavement support services to children and young people in Wakefield.”
All Saints Parish Church
“We are a friendly and welcoming Anglican Church, committed to serving God and our local community.”
Brake Road Safety Charity
“We’re here to support people bereaved and seriously injured by road crashes.”
Cruse Bereavement Care
“Grief can be overwhelming – you don’t have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support is here. Call our helpline or chat online.”
CAMHS
“CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services. We are the NHS service that offers support and treatment for children and young people, aged up to 18 years old, who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. We also support parents, carers and families of these children and young people too.”
Beat Eating Disorders
“We are the UK’s eating disorder charity. Founded in 1989 as the Eating Disorders Association, our mission is to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders.”
Talk to Frank
Wakefield School Nursing Service
“We can provide a range of support, for example where children or young people have anxiety or concerns around their own health, or if concerns are raised in assessment and referral to other services. We work with a range of different people like the school, GP, or other health and social care professionals.“
NHS England
OCD Action
“OCD Action has been delivering frontline services which make a tangible and long-term difference to the lives of people with OCD, their families, carers and friends. OCD Action has a vision of a time when OCD is well understood and everyone gets the treatment and the support they need when they need it.”
The Sleep Charity
“We are one of the leading, independent expert voices on sleep issues in the UK and we are here to help everyone get a better night’s sleep. Whether it’s advice, education or support for children, teenagers, adults, workplaces or professionals, we are on hand with expert knowledge, resources and accredited training.”
Wakefield School Nursing Service
“We can provide a range of support, for example where children or young people have anxiety or concerns around their own health, or if concerns are raised in assessment and referral to other services. We work with a range of different people like the school, GP, or other health and social care professionals.“
CAMHS
“CAMHS stands for child and adolescent mental health services. We are the NHS service that offers support and treatment for children and young people, aged up to 18 years old, who are experiencing difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing. We also support parents, carers and families of these children and young people too.”