Know Your Mind
One-to-one support for young people aged 5-19 and up to 25 with additional needs in Bradford District and Keighley central.
Important update about Know Your Mind referrals
We’re really sorry, but due to exceptionally high demand, we’re temporarily unable to accept new referrals into our Know Your Mind service.
This has been a difficult decision, but we want to make sure that every child and young person currently referred receives the right support as quickly and effectively as possible. Our current capacity means that accepting new referrals would create long waiting times, which we believe wouldn’t be fair or helpful.
We’ll review our capacity again in December and aim to reopen for new referrals as soon as we can. Please be assured that this is only a temporary pause.
In the meantime, there are other ways for children and young people to access help and support, both through BDC Mind and other local services. Find details in the section below.
Here also is a helpful Self-care and Coping Resource for Children and Young People.
Alternative support
Services by Bradford District and Craven Mind
Enhanced Access
- Up to three one-to-one support sessions over the phone with a BDC Mind Wellbeing Practitioner
- Evening appointments available between 6:30pm and 9:30pm, lasting up to one hour
- For anyone aged 11+ registered with a GP in Bradford District and Craven who is feeling worried about their mental health
- No diagnosis or GP referral needed
How to book:
- Check if your GP is on the list here
- Call your GP reception and ask for an appointment with a Mind Wellbeing Practitioner in Enhanced Access
- If you have any problems booking, call us on 01274 730815 or email admin@mindinbradford.org.uk and we’ll be happy to help
Guide-Line
- Free, confidential emotional support by phone or live chat for all ages
- Available 8am to midnight, every day of the year
- Call 0800 1 884 884 or start a live chat here
- Translation service available in over 100 languages
Safe Spaces Hubs
- Urgent, same-day mental health support for children and adults aged 7 and over
- One-to-one appointments available 12pm to 2:30am, every day of the year
- Visit our hubs in Bradford city centre or Keighley central
- To book, call Guide-Line on 0800 1 884 884 or First Response on 0800 952 1181
Alternative support
Other services available for children and young people
Safe Spaces drop-ins
- Friendly centres where you can talk to a trained professional about how you’re feeling
- No appointment needed for most sessions, just drop in
- Some sessions (run by SELFA) may require booking by email or phone
- Find the latest drop-in timetable on the website
- If you need urgent help and no drop-in is open, call First Response (0800 952 1181) or Guide-Line (0800 1 884 884) for same-day support
Healthy Minds
- Discover local mental health services, self-help guides, apps and blogs on the [Healthy Minds website]
- Try the Support Finder tool to find resources tailored to your needs
Youth in Mind
Know Your Mind is part of Youth in Mind, a partnership of local services offering one-to-one and group mental health support for children and young people aged 5–19 (and up to 25 for those with additional needs).
You can find information about other Youth in Mind services on the website.