Key services men can engage with in Bradford District to get support with their mental health
Crisis support in-person or over the phone when you’re reaching breaking point
Community spaces for men to connect, converse and create to reduce loneliness and isolation
The First Response Crisis Service offers support 24 hours a day, seven days a week to people of all ages living in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven experiencing a mental health crisis. Call Freephone 0800 952 1181
Call 116 123 or email Jo@samartians.org
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Shout -Text 85258 - 24/7 text service
Free on all major mobile networks, for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.
Talking groups for men who have either been through a storm, are currently going through a storm or have a storm brewing in life. They provide nationwide mental health support talking groups every Monday from 7pm excluding bank holidays.
Click the link to find out where your nearest club is or contact them at info@andysmanclub.co.uk
A completely confidential service for men of Asian, African and African-Caribbean origin, aged 13 and over. You can reach out to them on 01274 497535 and you can leave details of how you would like to be contacted. You can use the same number to access their helpline which is open Monday to Thursday 3pm until 8pm.
You can also email them on info@mashwaracounselling.org.uk
- Mind Bradford Guideline (Mental Health Telephone Support & Information)
Telephone: 08001 884 884
Opening Hours: 12pm-12am every day
- Bradford Bulls/Offload
Led by former Rugby League players, Offload is a free 8-week course of one-hour fixtures designed to equip men with the skills, tools and techniques needed to manage their own mental wellbeing. For more information on Offload and Rugby League Cares, including contact details for Offload at Bradford, Halifax and Huddersfield, please visit www.rugbyleaguecares.org/offload To register for Offload go here register for Offload – Bradford
With any queries regarding Offload or to register by email/phone: Paul Mitchell at the Bradford Bulls Foundation - paul.mitchell@bullsfoundation.org or call on 0333 323 5075
A mental health and crisis charity based in Huddersfield to help you with complex needs. They encourage recovery through various activities, such as gardening, woodwork, bike maintenance and board games allowing men to recover at their own pace and within a safe and non-judgmental environment. Their crisis line is 0800 066 2828 or email crisissupport@platform-1.co.uk
For more information call 01484 421143 or email office@platform-1.co.uk, Facebook page @Platform1forMen
Men’s peer support group in Keighley Thornton, Wilsden, Bingley and Silsden. A safe, confidential space to come and talk about anything that is affecting your well-being, mental health or quality of life. We have MHFA & Peer Support trained facilitators at each group with safeguarding & signposting policies in place to help ensure that the best support is provided to everybody that attends.
A free, safe and anonymous online mental wellbeing community for adults. Support includes an online magazine, community forums, and professional text based support and counselling through an online platform.
Problem Gambling
Offers free information, support and counselling for problem gamblers and runs a National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133
Runs local support groups to help people recover - email them at bradford@gamblersanonymous.org.uk or call 0330 094 0322
If your family has been affected by problem gambling, you can call Bradford Relate on 01274 726 096 or email information@relatebradford.com
Domestic Violence
Local counselling service for Black & Asian men and supports with domestic violence. Reach out to them on 01274 497535 and you can leave details of how you would like to be contacted. You can use the same number to access their helpline which is open Monday to Thursday 3pm until 8pm.
You can also email them on info@mashwaracounselling.org.uk or visit www.mashwaracounselling.org.uk
Domestic Abuse Male survivors support “Bens Place”: Covers Bradford, Leeds, Huddersfield, Halifax & Wakefield. They offer lots of services, including counselling, peer support and men can self-refer.
This offers a range of services including domestic and abuse and housing. Confidential Helpline 03003030167 Email - menstandingup@bradfordcyrenians.org.uk
Telephone support – 0808 8024040 - Mon–Fri 9am-8pm free from landlines and mobile phones within the UK. Your call will not appear on itemised bills. You can also call free from BT pay phones. Email support - info@respectphoneline.org.uk Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat & Sun 10am-12pm & 4pm-6pm
Financial difficulties and benefits advice
Below is a list of professional welfare advice services who also offer debt and financial advice. All these agencies are registered with the Financial Services Authority (FSA) which is the ‘quality mark’ for debt advice.
Family Action works to tackle some of the most complex and difficult issues facing families today – including financial hardship, mental health problems, social isolation, learning disabilities, domestic abuse, or substance misuse and alcohol problems.
Tel: 01274 577571 (Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm) or email canterburyadministrator@family-action.org.uk
Provides a variety of different services to help reduce the effects of poverty on local people and to promote social interaction. Telephone 01274 731909
Provide free, impartial, independent and confidential advice to those with complex and continuing health care conditions including but not exclusive to those relating to age, disability, sensory needs, learning disability and mental health issues. They also assist with benefits advice and form filling. Telephone 01274 594173
Citizens Advice believe no one should have to face these problems without good quality, independent advice. They give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem:
When you join Bradford District Credit Union you become more than just a prudent person who manages their money. You become an investor who is directly helping the local community.
Alcohol and substance misuse
- New Directions
https://www.changegrowlive.org/new-directions-bradford/keighley a free and confidential drug and alcohol recovery service for adults 18 years and over (including offenders), families and concerned others in Bradford. Call on 01274 296023 or email Bradford.Info@cgl.org.uk
Substance misuse services for young people
For young people up to age 21 living across the district of Bradford, who are concerned about their use of drugs and alcohol
Telephone: 01274 745636 or email: info@thebridgeproject.org.uk
A website and telephone helpline offering advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and solvent /volatile substance misuse, including drug misusers, their families, friends and carers.
National drugs helpline: 0300 123 6600 - available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Text: 82111. For people with hearing impairments, you can Textphone FRANK on 0300 123 1099. Email: frank@talktofrank.com
Go here to find a substance misuse service near where you live.
Male physical health
- Prostate health
In the UK prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men and trans women. For details of when to have that conversation, various conditions, tests, treatments and what symptoms to look out for please look here: Prostate problems - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
For more resources and information regarding prostate health look here: Prostate Cancer UK | Prostate Cancer UK
- Testicular health
Cancer of the testicle is one of the less common cancers, and tends to mostly affect men between 15 and 49 years of age. Here is some advice on self-checking, what signs to look for and when to book a discussion with your GP: What should my testicles look and feel like? and Testicular cancer - NHS
The Men’s Health Forum website offers a host of information around a range of health and wellbeing topics. Their mission is that all men and boys will have the information, services and treatments they need to live healthier, longer and more fulfilling lives.
