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Mental Health
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Mental Health is about our thoughts and feelings.
We all have times when we feel sad, upset or have negative feelings. Sometimes those feelings go away and we feel ok again.
However, sometimes they don't. This is ok and everyone is different.
In this section there will be lots of places and services that can help and give more information.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 999.
Kooth (age 11 - 25)
Kooth is an online mental health and wellbeing community. You can ask for help without being judged.
They have helpful tips, discussion boards and a team to chat to. You can also create your own journal to help track your feelings.
Join Kooth's online community.
Text message service available via the Kooth app.
Childline (up to age 18)
Childline can give you advice and also help if you are struggling. You can get support on the Childline website.
You can also call Childline for free on 0800 1111.
Night Owls (up to age 18)
Night Owls will listen to you and help you if you are experiencing a mental health crisis.
It is available overnight between 8pm–8am every day for children, young people, parents and carers across West Yorkshire.
Call this number for free: 0300 2003900
Text us on: 07984 392700
Chat on wynightowls.org.uk
WF-I-CAN (up to age 25)
WF-I-Can is an online resource for children and young people in Wakefield.
If you need help or are finding things hard then they can help you.
Get help if you are under 13 years old.
Get help if you are over 13 years old.
Get help if you are over 16 years old
Young Minds (up to age 18)
Young Minds can help you understand how you are feeling. They can also help you find ways to feel better.
The Young Minds website has lots of information on feelings, diagnosis, medication and urgent help.
Mind (all ages)
Mind are a mental health charity. Their website has information for young people on mental health and wellbeing.
This includes understanding mental health, how to cope with feelings and experiences, looking after yourself and your rights.
Samaritans (all ages)
The Samaritans will listen to you when you are struggling with your mental health, bereavement or thoughts of suicide.
Call 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.org.uk
Write a letter. Send it to Freepost Samaritans Letters
The Samaritans website has more information if you need to talk or are worried about someone.
Compass (all ages)
Compass can give you support on your emotions, including anxiety, sadness, loneliness and friendship.
Text 85258
Call 01924 665 093
Papyrus UK (all ages)
Papyrus UK helps young people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide.
The Papyrus UK website has more information if you need help or are worried about someone.
Call: 0800 068 41 41
Text: 88247
Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org
Anxiety UK (all ages)
Anxiety UK is a place where you can get ideas and resources to help manage anxiety. Please note that some of the support has a cost. Look on the Anxiety UK website to find out more.
Call 03444 775 774
NHS Mental Health (all ages)
The NHS website has information on different services that can help you. It also tells you how to get support.
Visit Mental health support for children and young people - NHS
Wakefield Youth (age 13 - 25)
Wakefield Youth are a team helping young people. They offer lots of different group sessions for young people including those with special educational needs and / or disabilities.
The Wakefield Youth website has information about their groups.
The Mix (13 - 25)
The Mix website gives advice on topics including mental health, emotions and self-esteem. You can sign up for counselling (where you can talk to someone), a support group or join online discussions.
Wakefield Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS is an 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.
They also support parents, carers and families of these children and young people too.
Find out more about this service and how to get in touch with them.
Mental Health Support Line
This free 24/7 helpline provides mental health support for anyone registered with a GP in Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield and Barnsley.
FREEPHONE 0800 183 0558
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship are available to support young people and adults from the age of 16 upwards. Find out more about what they offer on the Richmond Fellowship website.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 999.
Young Minds
Young Minds have a section for parents and carers with a helpline and webchat service.
There is an A-Z guide on feelings and behaviour as well as information on how to talk to your child.
There is also a set of frequently asked questions that may help.
Wakefield Parent Carer Forum (WPCF)
WPCF are an independent group who work with families of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and / or Disability (SEND).
Find advice and support on their website.
You can also join their parent and carer-only chat group on Facebook.
Witherslack Group
Witherslack Group have a series of free mental health webinars. These are for parents and carers to support their child or young person.
Wakefield Council
Wakefield Council have produced a children and young people wellbeing booklet. This booklet offers useful information for parents, carers, families, professionals, and school staff on a range of topics.
Turning Point
Turning Point offer mental health services such as crisis support, supported living, talking therapies and advice for friends and family.
Family Lives
Family Lives gives lots of information about mental health. You can serarch by age or by topic. They also have a phoneline for support.
Call 0808 800 2222.
24 hour Mental Health Helpline
This helpline is for anyone registered with a doctor (also called a GP) in Wakefield. You can also be registered with a GP in Calderdale, Kirklees, Barnsley and Leeds.
It is for people who need mental health support for themselves or a loved one.
Call 0800 1830558
Wakefield Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS)
CAMHS is an 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.
They also support parents, carers and families of these children and young people too.
Find out more about this service and how to get in touch with them.
Mental Health Support Line
This free 24/7 helpline provides mental health support for anyone registered with a GP in Kirklees, Calderdale, Wakefield and Barnsley.
FREEPHONE 0800 183 0558
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship are available to support young people and adults from the age of 16 upwards. Find out more about what they offer on the Richmond Fellowship website.
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 999.
The following services may be able to help you or a loved one with self-harm.
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/behaviours/self-harm/getting-help/
https://www.mind.org.uk/for-young-people/feelings-and-experiences/understanding-self-harm/
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-a-z-mental-health-guide/self-harm/
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/childrens-mental-health/self-harm/
If you or a loved one are experiencing a mental health emergency, call 999.
Wakefield and District Bereavement Support Service
This service can help you to find your ways of coping with what’s happened.
You can refer yourself or ask your GP or a health professional to make the referral.
Call 01977 781452
Email bereavement.pwh@nhs.net
Visit www.pwh.org.uk/bereavement
GPs and health professionals should use our referral form, which can be found on www.pwh.org.uk/bereavement
Wakey Wellness App (all ages)
The Wakey Wellness app gives help, information and support for children and young people on topics including mental health and bereavement.
NHS
The Mid Yorkshire NHS website gives information on bereavement, including support services that can help.