Live Well Wakefield

Offering a specialised service that will support you with in managing your health and wellbeing.

Website: Live Well Wakefield

Telephone Number: 01924 255363

Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing college

Wakefield recovery collage is open to all adults (anyone over the age of 18, with no upper age limit) who would like to improve their own mental and/or physical wellbeing or knowledge, that of someone they love or care for, and to those who wish to aid their work with others. We offer a range of courses and one-off workshops (both face to face and online) which all aim to improve wellbeing through learning.

For more information check out our website: About us - Wakefield Recovery and Wellbeing College (wakefieldrecoverycollege.nhs.uk)

Healthy housing

The Wakefield Healthy Housing Pathway is a scheme that looks to provide support for individuals or families with the following issues.

• Fuel poverty
• High energy bills
• Cold, damp or draughty housing
• Broken heating or hot water systems
• Poor or hazardous housing conditions
• Problems with private landlords

Contact us:

Healthy Housing Pathway:

Email: healthyhousing@wakefield.org.uk

Tel: 01924 305887

Webpage: Wakefield Healthy Housing Pathway

Cash wise

Money worries? We provide a free, helpful service offering money management and benefit support.

For more information check out our website:

Cash Wise (getcashwise.co.uk)

Andys Man Club

ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK

For more information check out our website:

Andy's Man Club | #ITSOKAYTOTALK | Andy's Man Club (andysmanclub.co.uk)

WDH Wakefield District Housing

Since WDH was established in 2005, we have gone from strength to strength. We are now one of the UK’s largest social housing providers, with over 32,000 homes across the Wakefield district and our wider operating area across the north of England. Our vision is to create confident communities. This is underpinned by our mission which is to inspire, transform and promote excellence and our values - to be creative, inclusive and work with integrity. WDH is much more than bricks and mortar. We go the extra mile to deliver excellent customer services.  

For more information check out our website:

Welcome to WDH

Turning Point talking therapies

Our service provides FREE, quick and easy access to a range of psychological therapies – so you can get the help you need, when you need it.

If you are feeling down, worried, depressed, or anxious, we can help, whether that be face-to-face, over the phone or with online support.

For more information check out our website:

Talking Therapies Wakefield | Turning Point (turning-point.co.uk)

Family Hubs

Raising a family can have its difficulties and challenges, but just know that when you need support, there are people and places on hand who can talk to you to find the help you need.

Family Hubs provide a venue and a linked network of local community venues, specialist services and partner organisation so that to you can access early help, meet other local families, take part in activities, and join helpful groups.

For more information check out our website:

Family Hubs – Wakefield Families Together

Every mind matters

Find your little big thing for your mental health. There are little things we can all do to lift our mood or ease our anxiety – we need to find what works for us. This could be as simple as taking a walk-in nature, prioritising our sleep, or opening up to a friend. Our little thing, if we keep doing it, will make a big difference to how we feel.

For more information check out our website:

Every Mind Matters - NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Samaritans

Samaritans of Wakefield and District have been working to provide support to our community since 1971! We are always looking for new volunteers and would love to hear from you!

Though previously based on George Street we are still going strong at Charlotte Street with over 100 volunteers helping us to support those who need us. Samaritans provide confidential, non-judgemental support 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.

For more information check out our website:

Samaritans of Wakefield and District

Healthwatch Wakefield

Your health and social care champion in Wakefield District

We make sure NHS and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care. Use our contact us form or leave a review in our Feedback Centre. You can call us on 01924 787379 or email. If you are Deaf or hearing impaired, you can text us on 07885 913396. This phone is monitored between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. If you prefer Easy Read, find information here to Have Your Say. We are social people, find and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X formerly twitter.

For more information check out our website:

Home - Healthwatch Wakefield

Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau

An independent, local charity which offers free, confidential, and impartial advice to the citizens of the Wakefield District.

We aim to provide the advice people need for the problems they face and improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives. We provide free, independent, confidential, and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities. We value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

For more information check out our website:

Wakefield's Citizens Advice Bureau (wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk)

Wakefield Council

For more information check out our website:

Home - Wakefield Council

Spectrum People

Spectrum People provides meaningful activities and support for vulnerable adults and young people across the Wakefield district, helping these individuals overcome the barriers in their lives. Working with partner organisations, our projects and events give access to:

·        Safe community spaces providing friendship and support eg Appletree Community Garden

·        Recreational activities aimed at building self-esteem, confidence, and life skills. These are geared to outdoor/green space and the arts

·        Support via Social Prescribing and Art Therapy

·        Information about wellbeing opportunities in the local area

For more information check out our website:

Home - Spectrum People

Wakefield Community 

Find services, activities, opportunities & events across Wakefield District.

For more information check out our website:

Community Wakefield