Same-day urgent support for Children and Young People who are experiencing distress.

Anyone aged 7 years and over living in Bradford District and Craven can access urgent same-day support from Safe Spaces at our Bradford, Keighley and Shipley Hubs.

Safe Spaces can help you if you’re experiencing:

  •  severe anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • suicidal thoughts
  • feelings of self-harm
  • intense depression
  • feeling disconnected from reality (disassociation).
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How can I get an appointment today?

First Response

24 hr helpline

Guide-Line

8am – Midnight

What we offer

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I expect?

You will receive same day crisis support from one of our trained Crisis Support Workers who will give you time and space to discuss how you are feeling and help you put in place some coping strategies to deal with feelings of crisis or mental health distress. Sometimes, where appropriate, this can include referrals to other services who can offer you more support.

Safe Spaces hubs in Bradford and Keighley are open 365 days a year to offer urgent, same day support from 12pm until 2.30am in person or over the phone.

Children and Young People (CYP) hub in Shipley is available 365 days a year from 3pm until 9pm for anyone between the age of 7 and their 18th birthday, or 25th birthday with special educational needs (SEN).

We can arrange paid for transport if required to all our hubs.

We have weekly drop-ins at multiple locations including Bradford, Keighley, Skipton, Settle and Bentham. Pop along for immediate support for your mental health – there’s no need to book.

To find the day and time of your nearest drop-in, visit www.healthyminds.services/safe-spaces

Who is this service for?

Anyone aged 7 and over, including young people, adults and older adults in emotional distress or crisis.

How do I access the service?

Call First Response on 0800 952 1181 (open 24 hours)

Call Guide-Line on 08001 884 884 (open 8 am-Midnight)

For more information visit www.healthyminds.services/safe-spaces/hubs

What can Safe Spaces support me with?
  • severe anxiety
  • panic attacks
  • suicidal thoughts or feelings of self-harm
  • intense depression
  • feeling disconnected from reality (dissociation)

Feedback

Amazing

“My session went really well, I am struggling a little bit today with anxiety and stress, the person I spoke to yesterday was amazing. I just needed to offload!”

Space

“Feeling a lot better after having that space to talk, managing to manage emotions. I was given a few more tools to be able to use when things become too much.”

Calm

“I found the session incredibly helpful. I’m trying to implement the advice I’ve received, which includes practicing meditation and listening to calming music.”

Listen

“It was nice to talk to someone who listened. It was nice to get a different perspective on the issues I’m facing, and I felt like my feelings were validated. The service was very accommodating”

Awards

Team of the Year delivering frontline services Award

At the 2023 ‘Celebrate as One’ awards ceremony led by Act As One, Safe Spaces won the ‘Team of the year’ award for delivering frontline services in Bradford District and Craven.

Read about the awards here

Collaboration and Integration Award

At the 2024 3rd Sector Care Awards, Safe Spaces won the Collaboration and Integration award. A spokesperson said:

“[Safe Spaces] is the perfect example – working with nine other organisations to provide ‘all age’ support.”

Partners

Safe Spaces is led by The Cellar Trust and Bradford District and Craven Mind alongside a partnership of local mental health service providers:

  • Brathay
  • SELFA
  • Project 6
  • Missing Peace
  • Pioneer Projects
  • Girlington Community Centre
  • Khidmat Community Centre
  • BYO
  • Touchstone

Funders

Safe Spaces is funded by Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership.

 

 

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