Creative group

A calm and safe space to enjoy getting crafty! Being creative can help to boost confidence, reduce anxiety and isolation. This group is a great opportunity to socialize, make new friends and allow your imagination to run free.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Arts and Crafts Gallery 

Creative group

A relaxed group that focuses on organising thoughts, processing emotions, boosting imagination and improving communications though the medium of writing.

Some of the writing from this group gets published in our quarterly client newsletter, Write Mind. 

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Cooking group

Join this six-week course for the opportunity to learn new skills, share skills and build confidence in the kitchen. A relaxed and inviting environment to produce and share delicious food together.

To book onto this group or be added to the waiting list you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

In-person group meeting at Bradford District and Craven Mind, travel included to Cliff Hollins riding school

A 6-week course for up to eight clients, the sessions will run every Tuesday 1.30pm – 3.15pm, including travel from Bradford District and Craven Mind to the riding school and back. You will get the opportunity to be around horses and ponies, lead them around, ride a horse, put on a saddle and work on your confidence around animals.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Gentle exercise group

A series of movement and holding positions whilst controlling breathing. Suitable for all abilities. Any serious illness – may need to consult doctor first.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

In-person group at Shipley Lanes, Market Street, Shipley 

We are delighted to offer a 10-week bowling course at Shipley Lanes, the sessions will run every Friday for 10-weeks from 12pm – 2pm. At week five you’ll get your own bowling ball and bag to keep. We are asking for a contribution of £2 towards each session.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Musical group

Drumming is proven to reduce stress, help with concentration and is a workout without even knowing it!

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Relaxed walking group

Meeting together at Lister Park once a week for a casual, social walk and an opportunity to chat with staff and peers. 

We have walking shoes you can use if needed (size 6 and up).

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

This new group presents you with the opportunity to sharpen your mind, enhance problem-solving skills, and stimulate your creativity through a variety of board games!

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Fridays, 12.00pm-1.30pm, Bradford District and Craven Mind

Group to build confidence

A 6 week course looking at how these topics affect our mental health. Useful tools to help boost confidence. Exploring boundaries, types of thinking, positive affirmations and values.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Tuesdays, 4.30pm-6.00pm, St Andrews Church, Skipton 

Wednesdays, 12.00pm-1.30pm, Bradford District and Craven Mind

Group for people who hear voices

Learn new strategies and talk to others to help you cope with hearing voices at these weekly groups.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

As well as our weekly Hearing Voices group we also have a Maastricht Service: 

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Monday, 10.30am-12.00pm, Settle Community Hub

Relaxed wellbeing group

A relaxed group to discuss mental health, wellbeing, how to stay well and where to find support. 

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.30pm, Holme Centre (BD4)

Peer support group

User-led recovery-based learning and support around various mental health topics. In partnership with Healthy Lifestyle Solutions and located in Holme Wood at Holme Centre, Madison Avenue, BD4 0JE

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Mondays, 4.00pm-5.30pm, Bradford District and Craven Mind

Group for wellbeing tips

Covers a wide range of topics that will help you manage your wellbeing more effectively. Each week focuses on a different topic: five ways to wellbeing; mindfulness and meditation; stress and anxiety; sleep; forgiveness; gratitude.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Wednesdays, 10.30pm-12pm, Young Master School, Shipley

Group to support anyone who cares for a friend or relative with neurodiversity

Talk to others in your position, share experiences and set goals together. This groups support will help to improve your confidence, self-esteem and mental wellbeing.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.

Fridays, 1.30pm–3.00pm, Bradford District and Craven Mind

A 6 week recovery course 

A trauma recovery group that helps people to understand the impacts of trauma upon our physical and mental health, and develops coping strategies to help overcome these.  

To be added to the waiting list contact [email protected]

Fridays, 2.30pm-4.00pm, Bradford District and Craven Mind

Group for wellbeing tips

A weekly wellbeing and peer support group for adults aged 18 and over who speak Punjabi and Urdu.

To book onto this group you must be a client, contact [email protected] to book.