I need other specialist support

Ambitious about Autism – If you are an autistic person, or know an autistic person who wants to help people around them understand what their normal is, this tool can help.

Calderdale’s Domestic Abuse Support Service – This service is open to any one who is affected by domestic abuse from the age of 16. Please ring the team to find out more. Phone: 01422 323339.

Calderdale Pathway Leaving Care Service – Calderdale Pathway Team works with young people aged from 15 ½ years old until their 18th birthday and those who have left care up to the age of 25, all of whom have an allocated social worker and are living in the Calderdale area.

Calderdale Young Carers Service – Calderdale Young Carers Service provides support for children and young people aged 8–18 years who provide care for a family member living with a physical or mental health problem, learning difficulty, substance misuse or an enduring illness. Phone: 01422 261207.

Disability Partnership Calderdale – The Disability Partnership works with local authorities, volunteer groups and various other service providers to improve the lives of people with disabilities in Calderdale. They also support members and consult with them regularly through meetings and social events.

IAPT – Calderdale Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) helps people to get quick and easy access to the best type of therapy for their individual needs. IAPT can help by gaining a new understanding of your difficulties and develop new ways of coping. It can also help you to make changes in your life and address current problems. Some therapists offer treatment on the phone and will call you at your convenience, which can include Saturdays or evening. Phone: 01484 343700

Kirklees and Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre – Kirklees & Calderdale Rape and Sexual Abuse Counselling Centre offers support services for individuals who have been affected by Sexual and Domestic Violence for both Female and Males over the age of 13 years.

One Adoption West Yorkshire – One Adoption West Yorkshire provides adoption services across West Yorkshire. We provide innovative and adopter friendly approaches to adoption recruitment, family finding and adoption support for children and prospective adopters as well as high quality training.

Victim Support – Victim Support is an independent charity supporting people affected by crime or traumatic events to get the support they need and the respect they deserve. The support is free, confidential and tailored to individual needs. Phone: 01274 532216.

Young Persons’ Prevention and Support Service (YPASS) – YPASS provides support to young people, aged between 16 and 21 (up to the age of 25 for care leavers) in Calderdale who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Clients are given advice and support on housing, substance misuse, mental health, budgeting and training and employment. Phone: 0300 303 1971.