National Autistic Society
For impartial, confidential information along with advice and support for autistic people and their families and carers.
0808 800 4104
www.autism.org.uk/
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
Help and support online to help against suicide.
0800 585858
www.thecalmzone.net
Change Grow Live (CGL)
A confidential drug and alcohol service for young people using drugs and/or alcohol as a way to cope.
0808 169 8711
www.changegrowlive.org
ChildLine
Free, anytime, day or night for help with any worry (under 19's).
0800 1111. If you're worried about a child
Call 0808 800 5000.
www.childline.org.uk
Combined Minds
A useful app to provide help for families and friends to support young people with their mental health. Available on your app store.
www.combinedminds.co.uk
Doc Ready
Discover information and advice to help you prepare to talk to somebody about mental health, including a doctor.
www.docready.org
Elefriends
A safe place to listen, share and be heard.
www.elefriends.org.uk
Family Action
Providing practical, emotional and financial support to those who are experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation across the country.
0808 802 6666 or text 07537 404 282
www.family-action.org.uk/
Family Lives
Providing help and support to families who are struggling.
0808 800 2222
www.familylives.org.uk/
Galop
Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing domestic abuse.
0800 999 5428
www.galop.org.uk/domesticabuse
Heads Above the Waves
Online advice, support, and coping strategies for young people suffering from depression and self-harm.
www.hatw.co.uk
Karma Nirvana
Supporting victims of honour-based abuse and forced marriage.
0800 5999 247
www.karmanirvana.org.uk/
Kooth
Free, safe, and anonymous online support for 11 to 19 year olds.
www.kooth.com
Lone Parent Helpline
Information and advice on the key issues faced by lone parents, including maintenance, benefits, legal rights, and childcare.
0800 018 502
ManKind Initiative
Support for male victims of domestic abuse.
01823 334244
www.mankind.org.uk/
Meetwo
A safe and secure forum for teenagers to discuss any issues that are affecting their lives.
www.meetwo.co.uk
Mindout
An anonymous online instant message service to support and improve the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ communities.
www.mindout.org.uk
NCDV (National Centre for Domestic Violence)
Providing information, advice, and help for speedy protection against domestic violence.
0800 970 2070 or text NCDV to 60777
www.ncdv.org.uk/
PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service)
Offers confidential advice, support and information on health-related matters for patients, families, and carers.
0800 587 2108
Information and contact details for support services surrounding mental health and wellbeing for children, young people, and families.
Papyrus
Providing confidential suicide prevention advice.
0800 0684141or text 0786 0039967
www.papyrus-uk.org
Prisoners' Families Helpline
Providing advice and support to the families of people in prison.
0808 808 2003
Refuge
For confidential, non-judgemental information and support on domestic abuse.
0808 2000 247
www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/
Relate
Advice, tips, and counselling services to help your relationship stay healthy.
Telephone: 0300 100 1234
www.relate.org.uk/
Runaway
Support for if you are thinking about running away, if you have already run away, or if you have been away and come back.
116 000 (or free text)
Samaritans
Free, anytime support. Providing a listening ear, and emotional support.
116 123
www.samaritans.org/branches/wakefield/
SelfharmUK
Peer-to-peer communications for young people aged 14-19. A space for them to share their encouraging experiences through the use of blogs, stories, poetry and art.
www.selfharm.co.uk
Shout
Available for UK residents of any age, in need of crisis support.
Text Shout to 85258
www.giveusashout.org
Star Bereavement
Providing support for children and young people who have been bereaved.
01924 787384
www.starwakefield.org.uk
Stay Alive
An app available to support those at risk of suicide or those worried about someone.
www.prevent-suicide.org.uk
Stop It Now!
Access confidential advice and guidance on an appropriate course of action for those unsure or worried about their thoughts or behaviour towards children, or the behaviour of someone you know – adult or child.
0808 1000 900
www.stopitnow.org.uk
Talking Therapies
Support and psychological services for young people aged 16 years or older who are registered with a GP surgery in the Wakefield District.
01924 234860
www.talking.turning-point.co.uk/wakefield
The Mix
Offers young people under 25, 1-2-1 chat plus advice and support on a range of issues.
0808 808 4994 or text THEMIX to 85258 for crisis support.
www.themix.org.uk
The Money Advice Service
Free and impartial money advice.
0800 138 7777
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
Victim Support
Emotional and practical support to anyone under 18 who has been affected by a crime
0300 303 1971
www.victimsupport.org.uk
Wakefield Social Services
03458 503 503
Wakefield Council Coronavirus Helpline
For information or support related to coronavirus.
0345 8 506 506 (choose option 3)
bit.ly/CoronaWFD
Wakefield & District Domestic Abuse Service
Support for people who are experiencing abuse, and also for those who recognise that they are using abusive behaviours and want to make changes.
0800 915 1561 / 07899717771 /07876395460
Well Women Centre
Online support for young women aged 16 years or older for their health and wellbeing.
www.wellwomenwakefield.org.uk
WF–I–Can
A new Wakefield district website to connect young people to activities and support to help them develop resilience, and manage life events and changes.
www.wf-i-can.co.uk
Winston's Wish
Giving hope to grieving children and supporting families through their support and advice.
08088 020021
www.winstonswish.org
Young Minds
Information and resources for children and young people, parents, and professionals about looking mental health and wellbeing.
Text YM to 85258 for urgent help. Parents can call the helpline on 0808 802
www.youngminds.org.uk
If you need help in your local area you can contact your Community Hub.
They have volunteers and a range of support to help you and work with the Council to support communities during this crisis. We will add to this list as more Hubs are set up.
Please only contact the Hub in your area as they are going to be very busy. You can ring or email.