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We all go through tough times. Knowing where to get support or how to help someone get support can depend on how things are affecting you or those you are supporting. There are a number of different options available in Kirklees.

Organisations which offer support

  • Brain in Hand
    A digital support system to help people who struggle with anxiety, making decisions, coping with the unexpected or remembering things. Brain in Hand has been commissioned by Kirklees and combines simple digital tools and practical human support to encourage self-management, allowing people to manage their own needs where they can and ask for help when they need it.
  • Website Brain in Hand
    Brain in Hand - Submit a referral
  • Email
  • Here for you
    Free urgent mental health support to anybody aged 16 years+.
  • If you or someone you know is struggling to cope or may have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, you can contact us without the need for a GP or hospital referral and ask for support the same evening. The team are local and can offer face-to-face support in our Dewsbury building, or phone based support that is confidential, as well as helping you find other support that is available for you across Kirklees.
  • You do not need a local postcode or GP to access support, as this service supports people based on their nearest hospital at the time of the call.
  • Open 3:30pm - 9pm every day of the year for phone calls, or you can reach out at any time or day on the website and the team will contact you back within 24 hours.
  • Phone 07741900395
  • Website Here for You: Out of Hours Support in a Safe Space
  • NHS Kirklees Talking Therapies
    Problems like mild depression, anxiety, stress, panicking, nervousness, isolation and loss of sleep can make it difficult for us to cope with life's daily demands. You do not need to try and cope on your own.
  • Website Kirklees Talking Therapies
  • Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College
    For adults who want to improve their own health and wellbeing or that of someone they care for or support. The focus is on learning and building people's skills and knowledge. Therapy and clinical interventions are not provided by the college.
  • Website Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and Wellbeing College
  • Phone 01924 481060
  • Kirklees adult social care services
    Kirklees Council can help you get to the right place. If you have an urgent need you can phone on weekends and bank holidays.
  • Website Contact adult social care services
  • Samaritans
    You can get in touch about anything that's troubling you, no matter how large or small the issue feels.
  • Website Contact a Samaritan

Support for asylum seekers and refugees

  • Solace - refugees and asylum seekers
    Solace is launching a new way for refugees and asylum seekers to access their video resources on a wide range of mental health topics. These videos cover issues such as coping with stress and tension, preparing to go to sleep, relaxation exercises and improving confidence.
  • Website Helpful resources for Refugees and people seeking safety
  • I-ask
    I-ask work with people seeking asylum and refugees in Kirklees to help them understand the complex asylum and immigration system and support them with casework and welfare programmes. Further information can be found at:
  • Website IASK - Here to help
  • Drop in sessions are run weekly at the following locations:
  • Hudawi centre, Huddersfield, HD1 6BG - Wednesdays 1-4pm
  • Quaker meeting House, Paddock, HD1 4TR - Thursdays 1-4pm

Other providers

  • Andy's Man Club offers weekly, free to attend, peer to peer, support groups for men aged over 18.
  • Luke's Lads provide free male-only circuit training and support sessions in a safe place to talk.
  • The Brunswick Centre offers a range of services and projects including HIV support and prevention, LGBT youth service, smoking cessation, counselling and training.
  • Calderdale and Kirklees Recovery and wellbeing college offers courses to help learners be well and stay well. Open to all, you can enrol using the website, email or telephone.
  • PeerTalk provide weekly volunteer-facilitated peer support groups for people living with depression, anxiety and related distress.
  • Talkthru offer specialist counselling for anyone facing unplanned pregnancy, baby loss or pregnancy-related issues.
  • SKY Positive Minds work to empower vulnerable women, girls and young children from the local community who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse or have been affected by mental health or other challenges.

Support for younger people up to the age of 25

Mental health support for children and young people tells you how to request support, and about organisations which offer support.

Supporting somebody who is grieving

Bereavement support gives advice on how to offer support and tells you about organisations which offer support.

Brighter Grays

Brighter Grays is a peer support group, run for children up to the age of 19 and their families, who have lost a parent or close relative. They meet every two weeks and the groups consist of lost of fun activities as well as group discussions. The groups have no criteria to join - everyone is welcome.

Leeds Mind Suicide Bereavement Service

The Suicide Bereavement Service offers compassionate support for people across West Yorkshire bereaved or affected by suicide. Delivered by staff who understand because they've been there.

Supporting somebody who is lonely

Being socially connected in your community gives advice on how to offer support and tells you about organisations which offer support.

Supporting somebody suffering psychological emotional abuse

It can be worrying when someone you care for, or love is being hurt or abused by someone. If you are helping someone who hasn't been open about their abuse, then it can be difficult to know how to start the conversation.

These are some actions you can take to help a person experiencing emotional abuse:

  • Listen - this is the most important one, try not to be judgemental and take care in not blaming
  • Acknowledge that it is tough to talk about and they are strong in doing so. Let them give as little or as much detail as they want.
  • Support and encourage them to express their feelings and allow them to make their own decisions
  • Plan safe strategies to leave the abusive relationship
  • Ensure you do not put yourself in danger. Don't offer to speak to the abuser as you can be seen as a threat to the relationship.

More information: Domestic abuse

Organisations which offer support to victims of domestic abuse

Domestic abuse: Get help and support gives advice on how to offer support and tells you about organisations which offer support.

Support with stress

Stress affects both the mind and the body. A bit of stress is good and can help us perform daily activities. Too much stress can cause physical and mental health problems. Learning how to cope with stress can help us feel less overwhelmed and support our mental and physical well-being.

More information: Doing What Matters in Times of Stress: An Illustrated Guide.

Working Together Better annual reports 2023/24

Each year the providers in the partnership publish their annual reports. These describe what has been achieved during the year, with some interesting real life stories, and what they hope to develop in the coming year.

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