Emotional Health Support

Here you can find services and further information which can help you if you are struggling with your emotional health.

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1000 Children and Young People’s Voices in Calderdale – Mental Health Survey Report

In February 2020 the young people’s Tough Times Reference Group created a survey to gather the views and opinions of our peers, aged 9-25, about mental health and emotional wellbeing. The survey included general questions on emotions, who children and young people talk to and where they go for support; as well as more specific questions focusing on using local services and how much that service helped better their state of mind.
This report includes key findings and will be shared with the providers of mental health and emotional wellbeing services in Calderdale.

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Time Out (Healthy Minds)

Time Out (Healthy Minds) will help you ‘find your thing’, through activities such as arts, crafts, sports, singing and drama. Time Out is a self referral scheme to help you feel good, make friends and support you to relax, socialise and do something for yourself. Phone: 01422 345154 or 07388 990 229.

Time Out have also launched a Listening Line which provides support and advice for 10-19 year olds. The line is open on Wednesday’s from 1pm-4pm. Phone: 01422 345154.

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ChatHealth, Healthy Futures Calderdale

Healthy Futures Calderdale has introduced a new way for school-aged children and young people to access advice and support about any physical health or emotional wellbeing concerns.

ChatHealth is an NHS-approved secure and confidential text messaging service. TEXT 07480 635297 (young people) to start a conversation with an experienced clinician from 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Messages outside this time will receive an automated response letting you know when you will receive a reply, and who to contact to get immediate help. Texts will cost the same as a standard text or will come out of your contract message allowance.

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Top Ten Online Safety Tips

The SEND Reference Group created 10 podcasts about top online safety tips for children and young people to keep them safe online. We felt as a group this is a crucial thing in this day and age as more children and younger people have access to the internet and social media. These podcasts were produced with the help of Howard from Phoenix FM who we worked with in the studio based at Dean Clough. The group is made up of around 9 young people with SEND with a variation of ages from 14 to 25.

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Youth Works

Youth Works is a safe space for you to come along, ‘chill out’, have a chat, listen to music and access the internet. The drop-in is open weekdays at the Orangebox in Halifax from 3.30pm to 5.45pm. Phone: 01422 320 033.

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1325 – Girls & Young Women Project

1325 is a project for girls and young women between the ages of 13 and 25. We work across both Calderdale and Kirklees and our aim is to work alongside girls and young women in our community to support and empower them to reach their full potential. 1325 provides both emotional and practical support around a wide range of issues which is provided in a safe space. They offer 1:1 support in a variety of settings and group work to raise self esteem, confidence and resilience. Phone: 07841 199669.

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Youth Justice Team

Youth Justice Team is a service for young people and their families who have become involved with the criminal justice system. Phone: 01422 368279.

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ThinkNinja (Healios)

ThinkNinja is an app specifically designed to educate 10-18 year olds about mental health, emotional wellbeing and to provide skills young people can use to build resilience and stay well. ThinkNinja is built on CBT principles, thisworks to help us notice and change problematic thinking styles or behaviour patterns so we can feel better ThinkNinja addresses a range of issues including stress, anxiety, low mood, or having unhelpful thoughts.  The user is coached by the WiseNinja, powered by artificial intelligence and the skills of a clinical psychologist. ThinkNinja is free to download for all children and young people with the correct access code, and can be downloaded via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

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Family Services Directory Calderdale

This on-line directory is an ideal place to start if you want to access information about a wide range of services for children, young people and their families.

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Support in Schools/College/University

Lots of students get support from their school/college/university when they’re going through a tough time. You can speak to anyone working in your establishment about anything that’s bothering you, whether its education related or something different. In Calderdale, there are a range of services including peer support, family support and counselling that can help you.