Support
Well-Being, Mental-Health, Safety, Food & Other Support Services in Huddersfield and beyond…
All support services are free unless stated. Text in brown are links.
Reiki Healing Sessions with Jolene
Reiki is a Japanese Healing Technique that supports physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing and well-being. Reiki promotes deep relaxation and it can be hugely beneficial for both humans and animals.
Jolene’s sessions last 30 minutes or 1 hour and take place in a lovely, calming environment. Distance healing is also available. Jolene trained with Chris Krow Summers at ‘LifeForce Reiki’ (based in Wakefield) between 2004 and 2017. She is trained to ‘Reiki Master Teacher’ level.
Location: 10-15 minute walk from Huddersfield train station and bus station.
Pay as you feel. Alternatively, happy to exchange Artistic Creations or therapeutic/holistic services.
Click here for enquiries or to book your session
Strut Safe (UK-wide service)
Walking outside and feel unsafe… call to chat with a volunteer until you feel safe or get to where you’re going.
Available times:
Thursdays, 7pm-1am
Fridays & Saturdays, 7pm-3am
Sundays, 7pm-1am
Telephone: 0333 335 0026
Samaritans (24 hours)
Whatever you’re going through, call us free anytime, from any phone.
National service, always available.
Telephone: 116 123
Safe Zone at Delicious Desserts
If you’re feeling unsafe or in danger in Huddersfield, get yourself to Delicious Desserts.
Location: 4 Greenhead Road, Huddersfield. HD1 4EN
(Just up from the bus station, across the ring road, few doors to the left of Greenhead Pharmacy. Huddersfield Bus Station & Police Station are also Safe Zones)
DD Opening Times:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays, 11am-11pm
Wednesday, 11.30am-10.30pm
Saturday, 2pm-11pm
Sunday, 3pm-11pm
The Safe Zone’s aim is to be a positive preventative measure against knife crime and ultimately any crime.
You can also download the WalkSafe App.
Thank you Delicious Desserts for being the founder of the ‘Safe Zone’ initiative.
If you’re a Huddersfield business/organisation who wants to be a known ‘Safe Zone’, contact Huddersfield Safe Zone on Facebook to request a ‘Safe Zone’ sticker to display in your window.
Available at 44 branches, including Huddersfield.
Location: 22-24 New Street, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD1 2BU
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fridays, 9am-4.30pm
Kirklees Citizens Advice and Law Centre
Based in Dewsbury but contact form for online enquiries is available on their website for all Kirklees residents.
Open: Monday to Friday, 9am – 1pm
Freephone: 0808 278 7896
Busking
You no longer need to buy a license to ‘busk’ in Kirklees. The council has scrapped the license requirement, but performers must still follow a code of conduct to ensure they don’t cause a nuisance, and they should consider the needs of the town. This includes not blocking pavements, not making too much noise, nor engaging in street trading, for which a separate permit is required.
Talk to Frank
Useful website with information and guidance about drugs, including alcohol, and the current law.
Women Centre
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
Calderdale 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+).
“It’s okay to talk” but there is no pressure to talk, you are welcome to just listen.
No registration required, just turn up.
Meeting in person and online every Monday at 7pm, except Bank Holidays.
Huddersfield group location: Longley Park Golf Club, Maple Street, Huddersfield, HD5 9AX
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, in Huddersfield and Dewsbury, to improve and support mental health and well-being. Regular key-working sessions are also offered to support you in your CLEAR journey.
Location: Lion Chambers, John William Street, Huddersfield. HD1 1ES. (Opposite the train station)
Various locations in Dewsbury.
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
Telephone for session bookings & enquiries: 07933 358 800
Telephone The Great Outdoors project: 07541 095 455
Email: contact@s2r.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
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 & Tuesday, 9am-4pm & Wednesday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Helpline Email: helpline@rasac.org.uk
Referrals Email: referrals@rasac.org.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.
Location: Market Street, Paddock, HD1 4SH
Telephone: 01484 551 551
Email: info@thebranch.uk
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 the heart of Huddersfield town centre 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 communities. 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
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, and pet food, as well as ‘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, you7nbsp; 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 to Friday, 10am-3pm or email lwp@kirklees.gov.uk
- You can also pop into the Methodist Mission, next door to The Welcome Centre, and ask them for a referral.
Email: info@thewelcomecentre.org
The Welcome Centre gratefully accepts donations through many different means.
A local charity supporting people seeking asylum and refugees. They have a community hub in the town centre, with regular welcoming drop-in sessions. Their services include welfare support and a clothing & household items bank.
Telephone Jane: 07952 810 814
Email: JaneWood@SharedGoodsCharity.org
Food Share at The Branch
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. Just turn up.
£4 fee to ensure the Food Share project continues, you will receive much more than £4 worth of food.
Location: Jubilee Centre, Market Street, Paddock. HD1 4SH
Telephone: 01484 551 551
Email: info@thebranch.uk
Huddersfield Street Kitchen
Location: Open market stall next to Tesco, town centre. (On wet & windy days it is held in Tesco underground car park). Hot food to eat there or take home, as well as sandwiches, fruit, biscuits and hot drinks. Availability varies.
Opening Times: Thursdays, 6.30pm-7.30pm and Sundays, 1pm-2.30pm
Article from Huddersfield Hub about the Street Kitchen that serves between 80 and 120 people of all ages and backgrounds per session. Food donations welcomed.
Huddersfield Community Fridge
This is a local food bank available to everyone for free, no questions asked.
If you can, you are welcome to come along and donate.
Location: Hanfia Masjid, Bentley St, Lockwood, HD1 3UL
Opening Times:
Tuesdays 6.30pm
Thursdays 6.30pm
Sundays 11.30am-12.30pm
Dalton Together Community Food Sharing Cupboards:
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 to Friday, 7.15am-6pm
Email: greenfieldschildcare@outlook.com for more information