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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. 

 

Get Mental Health Emergency Help

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: 0800 148 8244

Text: 07984 376950

Chat: www.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

Wakefield Branch: 37-39a Charlotte Street, Wakefield, WF1 1UL

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.

Call: 01924 665093

Text: 85258

 

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 including a 24/7 online chat facility.

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. To find out more please visit the Anxiety UK website

Call: 0344 477 5774

 

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 Hubs (age 11 - 25)

Wakefield Youth Hubs are friendly and accessible spaces that offer activities and guidance for 11 - 25 year olds, with support in areas like: 

  • Activities and groups
  • Skills and employability
  • Health and wellbeing
  • A place to meet and have fun

Please visit the Wakefield Families Together Website for more information.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Corum Family Lives

Corum Family Lives gives lots of information about mental health. You can search by age or by topic. They also have a phoneline for support.

Call: 0808 800 2222

 

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.

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.

www.compass-uk.org/news/compass-wakefield/our-new-phone-app-improves-access-to-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-support-for-wakefields-children-young-people-and-families/

 

NHS

The Mid Yorkshire NHS website gives information on bereavement, including support services that can help.

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Last updated: 21/07/2025