Spectrum People offers free activities and support across Wakefield. Please view our page and website for more information.
Spectrum People
Opening times
- Community Support Groups are different for each group and venue
• Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday: 10am–4pm
• Saturday: 11am–3pm
• Opening times may be shorter in winter.
Tieve Tara team: 07892 769803 (not Friday)
Community Support: 07540 126942 / 07710 708197 (not Monday)
Art Therapy: 07542 028297 (Monday and Wednesday)
Key support offer
Spectrum People offers:
• Gardening and outdoor activities
• Support from people with similar experiences
• Art therapy
• Community groups and activities
• One-to-one support
• Cooking
• Walking
• Arts and crafts
• IT activities
What we don't offer
Spectrum People does not provide counselling.
Accessibility information
Tieve Tara Medical Practice has activities on the ground floor. It is wheelchair accessible and has parking outside. It is suitable for people with extra support needs, including for art therapy.
Community Support Groups take place at different venues, so access may be different at each place. Contact the team to find out more.
Waiting times & timescales
Waiting times depend on the activity and whether there is space.
How to access
You can contact Spectrum People yourself for all of its services. This depends on whether there is space.
A medical practice or another community or voluntary group can also refer you.
Additional information
Signposting to services that can offer support if this service can't
If Spectrum People, or you, feel that this service is not right for you, the team can help you find other options.
They can also help you access other services if needed.
Key partners
Spectrum People works with other organisations as part of many of its services and activities.
