Mind in Bradford’s befriending project, Community Companions, is now offering befriending support to people aged 65+ in the Central Bradford area. Community Companions was set up to improve the mental wellbeing of people aged 65+ living in Baildon. Community Companions are trained volunteers who telephone or visit over-65s in their own homes to support their […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 28th May 2020

Monday 25 May is a Bank Holiday and so Monday’s online peer support wellbeing group will not be running. The group will be back the following Monday, on June 1st, from 4-6pm. For more information on our online wellbeing groups, click here.  Guide-Line telephone service and live chat will be running as usual over the […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 22nd May 2020

Mind in Bradford CEO Helen Davey will be hosting a virtual coffee and cake catch up for registered clients at 4pm on Wednesday, 20 May. For details of how to join the meeting hosted on Zoom, email [email protected]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 19th May 2020

You can now read the latest edition our client-led newsletter Write Mind which marks Mental Health Awareness Week. This year’s theme is kindness which research shows can boost our self-esteem and mood as well as make others happy. People across the world are being encouraged to carry out acts of kindness throughout the week. Features […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 18th May 2020

Mind in Bradford’s befriending project is now offering support in the Central Bradford area, and is looking for volunteers who can give the gift of time. Community Companions was set up to improve the mental wellbeing of people aged 65+ living in Baildon. Following a successful pilot, the project is going to support individuals who […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 11th May 2020

People who are struggling with their thoughts and feelings can now speak to our Guide-Line workers via live chat. The new service is open 12 midday to 8pm every day of the year and can be reached via this link on any smart device including a computer, tablet or smart phone: GUIDE-LINE LIVE CHAT We […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 8th May 2020

We are now offering online peer support as part of our wellbeing programme. Clients have been invited to join Zoom sessions next Monday between 4pm and 6pm. The groups will be led by two members of our staff and will include a virtual ‘break-out’ area for anyone who needs to have time-out. Zoom is a […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 8th May 2020

We’ve added some videos on our website and a new YouTube channel to help people during this difficult time. Our staff wanted to send messages of support and some advice during the coronavirus outbreak. As we cannot meet people face to face, we thought making some vlogs would be a good way of doing this. […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 30th April 2020

We’re joining charities across the UK in asking people to take up the 2.6 Challenge. As the London Marathon cannot take place this weekend, organisers have created a “lockdown-friendly event” which is easy and safe to take part in. The challenge is to dream up an activity based around the numbers 2.6 or 26 and […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 22nd April 2020

We are pleased to announce that our telephone support service Guide-Line is now open until midnight. Lines are open between 12pm and 12am every day of the year to support people across the district who are struggling with their mental health. And we are working with eight staff from young people’s mental health services to […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 9th April 2020