Support
Well-Being, Food Bank & Other Support Services covering Huddersfield & beyond:
All support services are free unless stated.
Reiki Healing Sessions with Jolene
Reiki is a Japanese Healing Technique that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing and well-being. Promotes relaxation and Reiki can be hugely beneficial for both humans and animals.
Location: 10-15 minute walk from Huddersfield train station and bus station, in a lovely, calming environment.
Pay as you feel. Alternatively, happy to do exchanges, such as Artistic Creations or therapeutic/holistic services.
Distance healing is also available.
Contact
Strut Safe
Walking outside and feel unsafe… call to chat with a volunteer until you feel safe or get to where you’re going.
(UK-wide service)
Thursdays: 7pm-1am
Fridays and Saturdays: 7pm-3am
Sundays: 7pm-1am
Telephone: 0333 335 0026
Safe Zone at Delicious Desserts
Location: 4 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield. HD1 4EN
Opening Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 11am-11pm
Wednesday 11.30am-10.30pm
Saturday 2pm-11pm
Sunday 3pm-11pm
Mental Health 24-hour Support Line
(UK-wide)
Need someone to talk with? Call any time.
Telephone: 0800 183 0558
Hive Cafe & Community Hub
Hive Youth / Hive Community / Hive Cafe (Vegan & Vegetarian)
Hive partner with local organisations and contribute to well-being through diverse activities. They host meetings and provide safe spaces for various community groups, including those with learning disabilities, individuals experiencing isolation, and supporting the well-being of the LGBTQ+ community.
Telephone: 01484 614 254
Email: hello@hivecommunity.org.uk
A community cafe in Huddersfield providing low-cost nutritious hot & cold food and drinks, and a welcoming space for anyone in the community. They especially support vulnerable members of our community.
The Mission also offers various support services like advice, IT access, and many social activities. It is wheelchair accessible and is a key part of the Huddersfield Mission’s work to support people with complex needs.
They also have meeting rooms for hire.
Location: 3-13 Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA
Cafe Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.15am-1.30pm
Telephone: 01484 421 461
Email: info@huddersfieldmission.org.uk
Supporting and empowering women across Kirklees & Calderdale to achieve a better quality of life by providing therapeutic, creative, well-being sessions for Prevention, Intervention, Recovery & Empowerment.
The Women Centre has been supporting women for over 40 years.
Location: Lord Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1QA
Kirklees Telephone: 01484 450 866
Halifax Telephone: 01422 386 500
Email: info@womencentre.org.uk
Andy’s Man Club (National)
Peer-to-Peer, non-judgemental, support groups for men (aged 18+).
Meeting in person and online every Monday at 7pm, except Bank Holidays.
Huddersfield group location: Longley Park Golf Club, Maple Street, Huddersfield, HD5 9AX
“It’s okay to talk” but you are welcome to just listen. No registration required, just turn up.
Find a group
Men Walking & Talking
Men’s supportive Huddersfield Walking Group to improve/support mental health & well-being.
Location: Meets at the Harold Wilson Statue in front of Huddersfield train station every Monday at 6.30pm.
Walks usually last around an hour. Just turn up to this welcoming group.
Inspire North
CLEAR – Community Links Engagement and Recovery Service
Provides a 2-year programme of activities and courses to improve and support mental health, as well as providing regular key-working sessions to support you in your CLEAR journey.
Location: Lion Chambers, John William Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1ES. (Opposite the train station)
Huddersfield Telephone: 01484 519 097
Email: clear.huddersfield@inspirenorth.co.uk
Hoot Creative Arts Organisation
Hoot Creative Arts is an arts and mental health charity, 2 minutes from the Chapel Hill side of Huddersfield town centre. Hoot offer a diverse range of creative activities that support mental health and emotional well-being.
Hoot have been supporting people for over 20 years.
Hoot Activities
Sign up/Support/Work with/Hire
Telephone: 01484 516 224
Email: info@hootcreativearts.co.uk
S2R – Support 2 Recovery
S2R Support to Recovery is an independent mental health and well-being charity, providing support across Kirklees through a range of nature-based & creative activities, and social wellness opportunities.
Office Telephone: 01484 539 531
Session bookings & enquiries: 07933 358 800
The Great Outdoors project: 07541 095 455
Email: contact@s2r.org.uk
RASAC
Providing confidential support and advice, without judgement, to survivors of sexual abuse/sexual violence & rape.
Serves the Bradford, Kirklees & Wakefield Areas and supports children, women and men survivors.
Helpline Telephone: 0300 303 4787 Monday and Tuesday 9am-4pm & Wednesday to Friday 9-5pm
Email: helpline@rasac.org.uk
Email: referrals@rasac.org.uk
Calderdale & Kirklees Recovery & Well-being College
Runs a range of workshops & courses to promote positive mental health & well-being.
Telephone: 07717 867 911
Email: ckrecovery.wellbeing@swyt.nhs.uk
The Branch, Jubilee Centre
Enabling transformation through love and belonging. Community groups and courses. Christmas day gathering and celebration, providing Christmas dinner, presents, Santa, Songs, and fun. You need to book your place(s), and volunteering opportunities are available for a variety of roles on this special day.
Food Share: Reduce your food bill and save food from going to landfill. (Not a food bank)
Every Friday in person between 1.30pm and 2.30pm
£4 fee to ensure the Food Share project continues, you will receive much more than £4 worth of food.
Location: Market Street, Paddock, HD1 4SH
Telephone: 01484 551 551
Email: info@thebranch.uk
Change Grow Live
Kirklees Drug & Alcohol Support Service offering counselling and key-working for substance misuse/addiction affecting individuals and their families/loved ones.
Telephone: 01484 353 333
Talk to Frank
Useful website with information and guidance about drugs and alcohol, and the current law.
Practical Help in Huddersfield:
The Welcome Centre:
A local charity on Lord Street in the town centre (within the ring road) that provides emergency food, toiletry and cleaning parcels, nappies, pet food, and ‘home starter packs’ which can include essential items such as kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, pots & pans, towels and bedding. You need a referral to access this support.
How to get a Referral:
- If you already receive support from a service or professional, you can ask them to make a referral for you.
- If not, you can telephone Kirklees Local Welfare Provision Team (LWP) on 01484 414 782 Monday – Friday between 10am-3pm or email lwp@kirklees.gov.uk
- If you struggle with those options you can pop into the Methodist Mission, next door to The Welcome Centre, and ask them for a referral.
Email: info@thewelcomecentre.org
Telephone Jane: 07952 810 814
Email: JaneWood@SharedGoodsCharity.org
Days/Times: Thursday 6.30pm-7.30pm and Sunday 1pm-2.30pm
Hot food to eat there or take home, as well as sandwiches, fruit, biscuits and hot drinks. Availability varies.
Article from Huddersfield Hub about the Street Kitchen that serves between 80 and 120 people per session.
If you can, you are welcome to come along and donate.
Location: Hanfia Masjid, Bentley St, Lockwood, HD1 3UL
Opening Times: Sundays, 11.30am-12.30pm
Come along and take what you need.
If you are able to help, donations to these cupboards are gratefully appreciated.
- Moldgreen United Reformed Church
Available 24/7
Email: helensnashall21@gmail.com for more information. - Greenfields Family Centre
Dalton Green Lane, HD5 9TR.
The portacabin is the location for the ‘share what you can, take what you need’ food sharing cupboards.
Opening Times: Monday-Friday, 7.15am-6pm.
Email: greenfieldschildcare@outlook.com for more information