Where to go for mental health support in Craven
Although Craven is part of North Yorkshire, much of the NHS mental health care for the area is provided by organisations covering Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven.
This means you may see Bradford or West Yorkshire mentioned when looking for help, but the support may still be available to you if you live in Craven.
You don't need a referral from your GP to contact many of the options below.
Need urgent mental health help?
If you or someone you care about needs urgent mental health help, call NHS 111 and select the mental health option.
It's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for people of all ages. You'll be able to speak to someone who can help you find the right urgent mental health support.
Call: 111 and select the mental health option
If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999 or go to A&E.
First Response
First Response provides urgent mental health support for people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.
It's available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and you don't need to have received mental health care before.
Where possible, the person who needs help should call themselves, but First Response can also take calls from family members, friends or others who are worried about someone's wellbeing.
Call: 0800 952 1181
Find out more: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/our-services/mental-health-services/first-response/
Safe Spaces
Safe Spaces provides same-day support for people experiencing mental health distress.
There are drop-in sessions at different locations across Bradford District and Craven where you can talk confidentially to a trained mental health professional. You don't need an appointment or referral.
If there isn't a drop-in available and you need urgent support, call First Response on 0800 952 1181 and ask about Safe Spaces.
Find a Safe Spaces drop-in: https://www.healthyminds.services/services/groups/drop-ins
Looking for help with anxiety, depression or other common mental health problems?
Bradford District and Craven Talking Therapies
Free and confidential NHS support for people aged 16 and over who are registered with a GP in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven.
It can help with problems including anxiety, low mood, stress and difficulties with sleep. Support can include online courses, guided self-help, group sessions and one-to-one talking therapies.
You can contact Talking Therapies yourself without going through your GP.
Call: 01274 221234
Email: talkingtherapiesadmin@bdct.nhs.uk
Find out more and refer yourself online: https://www.bdct.nhs.uk/our-services/mental-health-services/bdctalkingtherapies/
Want someone to talk to?
Guide-Line – Bradford District and Craven Mind
Guide-Line provides free and confidential emotional support for children, young people and adults.
You don't need to be experiencing a mental health crisis to contact them. You can call if you're struggling with how you're feeling, need someone to talk to, want help finding local support or are worried about someone else.
Call: 08001 884 884
Phone and live-chat support is available 8am to midnight every day.
Find out more and chat online: https://www.healthyminds.services/services/guide-line-109
Samaritans
You can contact Samaritans if you're struggling to cope, feeling distressed or just need someone to talk to.
You don't have to be suicidal to contact them.
Call: 116 123, free, at any time of day or night.
Find out more: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Looking for support for a child or young person?
Soluna by Kooth
Soluna by Kooth provides free, safe and anonymous online mental health and wellbeing support for 10 to 18-year-olds in Bradford District and Craven.
Young people can access professional support, self-help activities and an online community.
There's no need for a GP referral. Support can be accessed online or through the Soluna app.
Access Soluna: https://www.kooth.com/
BUZZ US
BUZZ US is a confidential text messaging service for young people aged 11 to 18 across North Yorkshire.
Young people can text a wellbeing worker for advice, support and help finding other mental health and wellbeing support.
Text: 07520 631168
It's available Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm, and Friday, 9am to 4.30pm, excluding bank holidays. They aim to reply within one working day.
BUZZ US isn't a crisis service. If you need urgent mental health help, call 111 and select the mental health option.
Find out more: https://www.healthyminds.services/services/buzz-us-37
Mighty Minds
Mighty Minds provides one-to-one and group mental health and wellbeing support for children and young people in Craven.
It's available to people aged 5 to 19, or up to 25 for people with additional needs, who live, go to school or are registered with a GP in Craven.
It's provided by SELFA as part of the Youth in Mind partnership.
Call: 01756 533110
Email: admin@selfa.org.uk
Young people, parents, carers and professionals can find out more about support and referrals through Youth in Mind.
Find out more: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/support-for-you/children-and-young-people-services/youth-in-mind/mighty-minds/
Looking for other mental health and wellbeing support?
Healthy Minds
Healthy Minds brings together information about mental health and wellbeing support available across Bradford District and Craven.
Its online support finder can help you find different kinds of support depending on what you need.
This can be particularly useful if none of the options above feels right for you or you're looking for more specific support.
Find support in Craven: https://www.healthyminds.services/craven
Not sure where to start?
You can also speak to your GP practice about your mental health.
They can talk to you about what you're experiencing, discuss what might help and help you find appropriate support.
You don't always need to see a GP first, though. Many of the options on this page, including Talking Therapies, Guide-Line and urgent mental health support, can be contacted directly.
Mental health words you don't understand?
Mental health information can include words, shortened names and initials that aren't always explained.
Our Mental health words and terms explained guide explains things such as CBT, CMHT, crisis teams, NHS Talking Therapies, psychiatrists, psychosis, sectioning and trauma-informed care.
