Community Support

The services listed in this section are based in the community, they may be NHS or voluntary and community sector services. The support available can range from workshops, courses, drop-in sessions, to 1 to 1 support and personal plan development.

The services may be open access; you can self-refer into them or need a referral from your GP.

You will find more information around the support offer, waiting times, how to access the service etc in each organisation / service profile.

Community Support

What support are you looking for?

The Art House

The Art House

The Art House offers creative activities to help improve mental health and wellbeing.You can try different types of art, such as painting, drawing, photography, printmaking and pottery. You can also […]
Spectrum People

Spectrum People

Spectrum People offers free activities and support across Wakefield. Please view our page and website for more information.
Heavy Metal Therapy Peer Support Groups

Heavy Metal Therapy Peer Support Groups

Heavy Metal Therapy offers online information about heavy metal music and mental health. There are also peer support groups where you can meet other people who enjoy heavy metal music […]
Dad Matters

Dad Matters

Dad Matters supports dads with children under 2. We can help with: Your mental wellbeing, Building a strong bond with your child, Getting support as a dad
RASAC

RASAC

Kirklees, Calderdale and Wakefield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (RASAC) is a charity that supports people who have experienced: RASAC offers emotional support, therapy and help with reporting experiences to […]
Admiral Nurses Wakefield

Admiral Nurses Wakefield

Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who support family members and unpaid carers of people living with dementia. They provide expert advice, emotional support and practical guidance to help carers […]
My Mental Health Wakefield

Need Urgent Help?

Immediate Danger

  • If you are in immediate danger, risk to life please call 999 (Ambulance) or go straight to A&E

If you are not in immediate danger

  • If you are not in immediate danger and need to talk to someone phone 111 (option 2 for the mental health line)
  • Call Samaritans (24/7 support) 116 123
  • Text BRIGHT to 85258 (24/7 text support)
  • Here For You Wakefield is a free service offering urgent mental health support – 07776 962815
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