Health and addictions
At difficult times, it can be hard to focus on our health and wellbeing, and easy to spiral into addiction.
Project 6 is a drug and alcohol charity working across Yorkshire. They have been delivering services for people with drug and alcohol problems and complex needs for over 30 years.
They work to help people reduce the risks associated with substance misuse, offering effective support to drug and alcohol users and their families.
Useful links
Project 6
project6.org.uk
01535 610 180
info@project6.org.uk
The Bridge Project
thebridgeproject.org.uk
01274 723863
info@thebridgeproject.org.uk
Mental HEALTH
Mental health and money problems are often intricately linked. Research undertaken by Money and Mental Health Policy Institute shows that in England alone over 1.5 million people are experiencing both debt and mental health problems.
The Healthy Minds website is your first step to mental health support in Bradford District and Craven. You can use the ‘Support finder’ to help you find the right services, find mental health support across Bradford District and Craven, and get practical mental health tips and advice.
Need someone to talk to? Contact Guide-Line which provides confidential, emotional support 365 days a year to people living in Bradford and Craven, by calling 08001 884 884 (8am to 12am) or using the live chat online at www.mindinbradford.org.uk/chat (8am to 12am).
For urgent mental health crisis support, please contact First Response on 0800 952 1181. This service offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. Anyone that is aged 7 and over can contact Safe Spaces which is a crisis service in the community, this service is available 365 days a year from 12pm to 2.30am. To access Safe Spaces, call First Response on 0800 952 1181 and ask for ‘Safe Spaces’.
If you or someone you know are at immediate risk, always call 999.
Useful links
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies www.bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Looking after your wellbeing
healthyminds.services/cost-of-living
The Bradford and Craven Wellbeing Network
The Wellbeing Network is a partnership offering free, inclusive support for mental wellbeing, welfare benefits and rights, and tackling isolation and loneliness. Through welcoming spaces and community services, we provide rapid access to advice, activities, and specialist support. Whether you need help with benefits, want to feel more connected, or are struggling emotionally, you can self-refer or refer someone via our website.
The hubs are based at:
- Bradford East Hub, Wright Watson Enterprise Centre, Thorp Garth, Idle, BD10 9LD
- Bradford South Hub, Sutton Community Centre, 51 Kyffin Place, Bradford, BD4 8NB
- Bradford West Hub, Manningham Mills Community Centre, Lilycroft Road, Bradford, BD9 5BD
Information about the hubs and how to contact them can be found at the following website https://wellbeingnetwork.org.uk/
You can refer into the Wellbeing Network using the following link: referral form
Useful links
Bradford Wellbeing Network
wellbeingnetwork.org.uk
Family Action Perinatal Support
Pregnant mums and mums with children 1 year and under can be under extreme pressure with their mental health and money worries. Family Action offer Perinatal Support services, working to support mothers with their mental health and wellbeing. If this is you and you’re struggling, do reach out for support.
Useful links
Family Action Perinatal Support Services (PNSS)
family-action.org.uk
Email: perinatalsupport@family-action.org.uk
07966 926849 – PNSS duty number
Domestic abuse and sexual violence
Domestic abuse is a crime and there is help available. There are different forms of abuse, such as physical, sexual, economic, emotional and cultural.
Abuse can also be coercive, this is an emotional form of abuse that leaves the victim feeling pressured, threatened or isolated.
If you are in danger and unable to talk on the phone, call 999 and if you can, respond by coughing or tapping the handset. If calling from a mobile, you may be prompted to press 55, you will then be transferred to the police. This only works on a mobile and does not allow the police to track your location. If you are deaf or can’t make a phone call, text Register to 999, you will get a text which tells you what to do next – do this when it is safe so you can text when you are in danger.
Useful links
Bradford DASV
bradford-dasv.co.uk
West Yorkshire Police
In an emergency, 999
To report domestic abuse that has already occurred, call 101
Survive and Thrive
stayingput.org.uk
0808 2800 999
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
0808 2000 247
living well
Living Well aims to support people to make the healthy choice, the easy choice. Our health can be affected by choices we make and the communities where we live, work and play. Lots of people live with long term health conditions and staying healthy can make a big difference to how you feel when times are hard.
Living Well offers a free advice service which can enable people to make small changes to improve their health and wellbeing. The service can provide information and practical support with eating well, physical activity, stopping or reducing smoking/drinking/drug use, and family health.
Living Well also offer training which includes a range of courses and resources to support self-care around mental health. Everything from Being Well in Adversity to Stress, anxiety and Low Mood.
winter wellbeing
Staying warm and well may be a little harder at the moment when potentially having to change your lifestyle. There are lots of tips out there to help you look after your physical and mental health whilst at home.
- Heat your home to at least 18 degrees, if you can’t heat the whole house, heat the room you are in or yourself
- Get vaccinated: protect yourself and those around you from both the Flu and Covid-19
- Stay connected: keep in touch with people, keep a list of useful contacts in case of emergencies, and please look out for vulnerable friends and neighbours
Great British Insulation Scheme
You may be eligible for free or cheaper insulation to reduce your home’s energy bills. Support can be offered if your home has an energy performance certificate (EPC) of D to G and the Council Tax Band is A-D in England or A-E in Scotland or Wales.