To mark World Mental Health Day 2019, staff and clients have put together a special edition of Write Mind.

Dip inside to see details about our new wellbeing timetable, 1:1 support for high-school age children, where to go if you are in distress and a review of our visit to two of Yorkshire’s best art galleries. To read and download a copy, click here.

All contributions to this client-led newsletter are welcome. E-mail [email protected] for more details.

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 10th October 2019

This week sees the start of our new Autumn/Winter wellbeing timetable offering a mix of old and new groups to help build resilience, boost self-esteem and make new friends. 

Additions to the timetable include Mood Matters to help manage feelings of depression, Work on your Worries to combat anxiety, an Independent Life Skills group and Trauma Group. For the first time, we also have a Men’s Peer Support Group and an open group to help friends, family and carers called Supporting Others. 

Long-running groups such as Tribal Drumming, Arts & Crafts and SocialZones are still in the timetable but times may have changed. More recovery programmes such as Wellness Recovery Action Planning (WRAP) are also on offer. 

Most of the groups are held at our city centre HQ at Kenburgh House on Manor Row. They are friendly, relaxed and non-judgemental, often led by skilled and trained staff who have lived with mental health problems themselves. 

All groups are free and no referral or diagnosis is required. To register, please book onto a Welcome Group by calling 01274 730815 or e-mail [email protected]. 

See our What’s On page for the full timetable.

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 9th October 2019

Issue 2 of our client-led newsletter Write Mind is now available. This edition has details of upcoming events for World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and messages for people in crisis from a range of supporters, including MPs, councillors, clients and staff.

To download a copy click here: Write Mind September 2019.

Copies can also be requested by e-mailing [email protected] or by calling 01274 730815.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 2nd September 2019

We’re excited to announce we will be part of Mind’s exclusive partnership with RED January for 2020!

At Mind in Bradford, we know the benefits that physical activity can have for mental wellbeing and wanted to offer you, our local community, something that would inspire you to support yourself and others. The idea behind RED January is to challenge yourself to get active every day, your way.

Whether you run, swim, cycle or choose your favourite fitness activity, set your goal and enjoy support from the RED community every step, splash and pedal of the way! We’ll be sharing more details about how you can sign up for your Mind in Bradford RED January fundraising kit, so keep your eyes peeled on our website and social media pages over the next few months. 

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 21st August 2019

We are delighted to announce that our award-winning safe space area, The Sanctuary, is now open to young people aged 16 and over.

Until recently, this service was only available to adults. But now, all our staff have the appropriate safeguarding training and skills to talk to younger people experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Sanctuary is a calm, safe space for those experiencing emotional or mental distress and is often an alternative to A&E. It is open between 6pm and 1am every day of the year and referral is through First Response by calling 01274 221181. It is based at our HQ in Kenburgh House on Manor Row in Bradford.

Sanctuary Manager April-Joy Serrant said it was another step towards meeting the increasing demand for mental health support from younger people.

“We know that young people are struggling more and more with their mental health and often experience anxiety, panic attacks and depression,” she said. “We can offer a calm, kind and caring environment in which they can talk openly about their feelings and emotions to someone who empathises and understands.

“We are looking forward to welcoming younger people and offering them support.”

We also offer 1:1 support sessions for young people aged 14+ who are worried about their mental health but not in crisis. These are held at Shipley Medical Centre, The Ridge Medical Practice and Picton Medical Centre. To book an appointment, call your own GP receptionist and ask to see a Mind Recovery Worker in Extended Access.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 23rd July 2019

Do you hear voices? If so, we can help you. 

We are a Maastricht interview centre, offering this innovative questionnaire which can help you understand your voice hearing experiences better. It’s designed by people who hear voices and mental health professionals, and explores your personal experiences to come up with individual coping strategies.

Diagnosis is not important. We just want to help you manage your voice hearing experiences better. Call 01274 730815 to arrange a meeting at our Bradford office.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 18th July 2019

A huge thank you to mother and daughter team Jenny and Becca Lyons who organised a charity cricket match in memory of husband and dad, Gavin.

The event at Thackley Cricket Club was supported by lots of local of people as well as The Idle Draper & Beerhouse, who ran a raffle, and ND Dance Academy, who fielded a team of cheerleaders.

Thank you too to all who donated prizes for the raffle and supported the event. All the £1,010 raised will go towards supporting people with emotional and mental health problems across the district.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 20th June 2019

We are very proud to have been chosen as one of four charities by TL Dallas as it celebrates its centenary.

The family business was started in Bradford in 1919 and has pledged to raise £100,000 in total this year with challenges such as skydiving and abseiling and special events.

The campaign was kicked off at Valley Parade where we were handed a cheque for £2,000. Other charities to benefit include the British Heart Foundation, Candlelighters and Alzheimer Scotland.

Managing director Polly Staveley, said: “It’s fantastic that we can celebrate 100 years by helping others, which is why we are so passionate about our charity campaign. The initiative has seen TL Dallas staff voting for charities that they have personally been touched by so we’re really proud to be supporting these fantastic organisations.”

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 24th May 2019

All are welcome to join this new monthly group at our city centre HQ which starts on May 29. Come along to Kenburgh House on Manor Row, just up the road from Forster Square train station for group discussions, sexual health advice and one-to-one help and support from MESMAC. The group is held on the last Wednesday of every month from 12.30pm-3pm.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 23rd May 2019

The first Write Mind includes news and information about Mental Health Awareness, including clients’ own stories and tips. There is also a profile of a new mental health practitioner here at Mind in Bradford; a review of a radio programme on mental health; and a news story about our successful bucket collection at Bradford City FC.

Clients who would like to get involved are very welcome to come to the News and Views group at 1pm on the first Tuesday of the month at our HQ at Kenburgh House.

Author: Nattie Haden
Posted on: 21st May 2019