Support and advice for families, children and young people

www.earlyhelp.wakefield.gov.uk - A one stop shop to signpost you to local support
www.betterliveshealthyfuturesbw.nhs.uk - Family Health information for Wakefield families
www.wf-i-can.co.uk - Online support, webchat and helplines
www.wfyouth.co.uk - Access support and chat online with the Wakefield Youth Team
Health Visiting continue to offer both online contact and home visiting, School Nursing can be contacted
regarding any support needed around health care packages - TEL 01924 310130 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm)
Our Children First Hubs provide family support and are open through the week to offer a listening ear,
advice and support - TEL 01924 303272 (Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm)

If you or your child need emotional well-being support, there is
support available

www.kooth.com - Online support for young people
www.talking.turning-point.co.uk - TEL 01924 234860 - Helpline for adults (16+)

National websites and advice lines

www.childline.org.uk - TEL 0800 1111 - Online, on the phone, anytime
www.samaritans.org - TEL 116 123 - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
www.mind.org.uk – Provides contact details of a number of organisations offering crisis support,
helplines and listening services

Practical help and money advice

www.wakefield.gov.uk/more-money-in-my-pocket/help-at-the-hub - Support with the impact of
coronavirus around jobs, money and well-being
www.getcashwise.co.uk - Support with benefits and money management
www.wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk - Online free advice to help you find a way forward
www.wakefield.gov.uk/schools-and-children/free-school-meals - Information and guidance on free
school meal applications

If you are concerned about the safety and welfare of a child

please call our safeguarding team on 03458503503

#WakefieldCares

During these difficult times, you and your family
may need some extra support.

We've put together the support services that are
available to access during the lockdown for both
well-being and practical support.