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

We’ve doubled the number of 1:1 support sessions we offer at GP surgeries.  Our recovery workers now provide 14 sessions a week at five practices across the Bradford district: Bowling Hall Medical Practice; Park Grange Medical Centre; Picton Medical Centre; Shipley Medical Centre and The Ridge Medical Practice. The evening appointments are designed to be […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 4th April 2020

We have been working with partner organisations to make sure people have access to urgent mental health support during the coronavirus outbreak. Our safer space service, The Sanctuary, has been moved to telephone support and is still open between 6pm and 1am every day. Other organisations which provide crisis services, including The Cellar Trust, Creative […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 31st March 2020

What is coronavirus? Coronavirus is a virus that causes a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. This illness is called COVID-19. You might hear both of these words used. What are the symptoms? The coronavirus can cause flu-like symptoms including: A cough A high temperature, sometimes called a fever Difficulty breathing or […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 13th March 2020

Guide-Line is our confidential telephone helpline which provides mental health support and information, including about other services. Until today, the service has been open for anyone aged 18+ who lives in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven and feels in need of support. From today, we are opening up the service so that anyone of any […]

Author: Lucy Clews
Posted on: 1st March 2020

Would you like to blog for Mind in Bradford? We have launched a new blog so people can write about how they’re feeling and how they manage their emotional and mental health. Blogging can be a great way of sharing experiences and coping strategies, challenging stigma and helping to change attitudes towards mental health. It […]

Author: Suzy Poole
Posted on: 25th February 2020