Where to go for mental health support in Craven
Feeling overwhelmed or in crisis?
If you need urgent mental health help right now, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option (24/7).
If someone is in immediate danger or has seriously harmed themselves, call 999 or go to your nearest Accident & Emergency (A&E) department at hospital.
People living in the Craven district can access a range of local and national mental health support services.
Although Craven is part of North Yorkshire, many NHS health services for this area are provided by the local NHS in West Yorkshire. This means some services may refer to Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or West Yorkshire, but they are still available to people living in Craven.
This page brings together mental health support options, including services you can contact directly and help available if you need urgent support.
You do not need a referral from your GP to contact many of these services.
Local mental health support services for people in Craven
Support available locally
The services listed below offer mental health and emotional support but are not intended for use in a mental health crisis or emergency.
If you or someone you care about needs urgent help, please use the crisis support options at the top of this page.
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies
A free and confidential NHS service for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.
Call: 01274 221 234 (9am to 5pm)
Email: talkingtherapiesadmin@bdct.nhs.uk
Website: https://www.bdctalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
Post: Write to Somerset House, Manor Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire, BD18 3BP
Guide-Line
Confidential emotional support available every day of the year.
Call: 08001 884 884 (8am to 12am)
Live chat through Mind Bradford's website at: www.mindinbradford.org.uk/chat (8am to 12am)
Kooth
A free and anonymous online community with discussion forums and access to counselling for young people aged 10 to 18, available 24/7.
Visit: www.kooth.com
West Yorkshire Night OWLS
A confidential support line for children, young people, their parents, and carers.
Call: 0800 1488 244 (8pm to 8am)
Text: 07984 392700 (8pm to 8am)
Live chat: www.lslcs.org.uk/services/night-owls-helpline (8pm to 8am)
Urgent mental health support
If you or someone you care about needs urgent help with their mental health, the following services are available 24 hours a day.
First Response
A local 24/7 mental health crisis line for people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. This could be severe anxiety or panic attacks, suicidal thoughts, intense depression or feelings of disassociation.
Call: 0800 952 1181 (available 24 hours)
They will assess your needs and can refer you to something called Safe Spaces which is a crisis service in the community. They aim to provide same day support.
To access Safe Spaces, call First Response on 0800 952 1181 and ask for ‘Safe Spaces’.
NHS 111
NHS 111 is the service to use if you or someone you care for needs urgent mental health help right now. It is open to people of all ages. NHS 111 provide advice, assessment and support if you are in crisis.
Call: 111 (available 24 hours) and select the mental health option
You can then speak to a trained professional who can help you find urgent mental health support at any time.
Samaritans
If you are feeling suicidal or need immediate emotional support, you can ring Samaritans free.
Call 116 123 any time of day or night
You are not wasting anyone’s time by asking for help.
If you are struggling with your mental health, support is available and you do not have to cope on your own. Reaching out for help can be an important first step.
