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Your local mental health charity in Bradford District and Craven. We're here for you every day of the year.

We are here to support anyone experiencing mental or emotional distress, primarily throughout Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven. To find out more, visit www.mindinbradford.org.uk or call 08001 884 884 (Mon-Sun noon to midnight) for support or information. Keep in touch!
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20/08/2026

The loss of Professor Jason Arday is a tragedy

We are deeply saddened by the death of Professor Jason Arday, and our thoughts are with their family, loved ones and all those affected.

This news will be particularly painful for many people across our communities. While the circumstances surrounding Jason’s death have not been confirmed, it is important that we avoid speculation and approach conversations with care, compassion and respect.

This tragic event has prompted important conversations about mental wellbeing and the harmful impacts of racism, discrimination, bullying and public harassment.

Every person deserves to be treated with dignity, respect and humanity.

At this difficult time, we stand with all those who are grieving and reaffirm our commitment to tackling racism, addressing inequalities, and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of everyone in our communities.

We encourage anyone affected by this news to reach out for support:

Guide-Line for confidential, emotional support: 08001 884 884 www.bdcmind.org.uk/chat

First Response for urgent mental health support from Safe Spaces: 08009 521 181

Hope and Light for support for people from ethnically and culturally diverse communities: www.healthyminds.services/hope

17/08/2026

Sign up for our next Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) open course this October.

Whether you're looking to become a Mental Health First Aider or invest in the wellbeing of your team, this accredited course is a great place to start.

📅 Next course: Monday 12th & Tuesday 13th October 2026
📍Bradford District and Craven Mind, Kenburgh House, Manor Row, Bradford, BD1 4QU
🗓️2 x days. 9:30am - 4:30pm
🎟️ Book your place today here: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/mental-health-training/mental-health-first-aid-training/

By choosing to train with Bradford District and Craven Mind, you're not only investing in your people, you'll also be supporting a local charity, helping us provide vital mental health services across our community.

13/08/2026

🌻 Hot weather affects everyone differently

If you're taking antidepressants, antipsychotics, or other mental health medication, your body may find it harder to manage heat.

Remember to drink plenty of water, seek shade and check in with yourself and those around you during warmer days 😎

12/08/2026

Important update ❗

The Safe Spaces online referral form is now back up and running.

If you or someone you know needs urgent, same-day mental health support, they can refer online via the form or give us a call.

Visit healthyminds.services/safe-spaces

06/08/2026

Last year, Margaux took the leap. This year, it could be you. 💙

Every participant in the Great Yorkshire Abseil helps raise funds to support mental health services across Bradford District and Craven. Listen to Margaux, one of our previous participants, who tells you how she conquered the challenge and what it meant for her.

Could you join us on Saturday 12 September at Ilkley Cow & Calf Rocks?

👉 Register today: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/support-us/events/the-great-yorkshire-abseil/

04/08/2026

No two lives are the same. Neither is the support you need. That's why we continually develop new services to meet the needs of our communities.

Over the past 12 months, we have launched:
🆕 Nature in Mind
🆕 Culturally Adapted Therapy
🆕 Promoting Positive Mental Health in Adolescence
🆕 Low Intensity CBT Children and Young People's Wellbeing Practitioner Trainees

During Local Mind Week, we celebrate the diverse, person-centred support offered by local Minds across England, Wales and the Channel Islands. Find out more on our website https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/

03/08/2026

No two lives are the same. Neither is the support you need.

That's why we provide 23 services across District and designed to meet your needs in a space that's supportive and welcoming to you: from same-day urgent support at Safe Spaces hubs and our phone and online chat service Guide-Line to small recovery-based groups and activities indoors and outside. We're also proud to run culturally responsive and faith-based services through the Hope and Light programme.

This week, we celebrate Local Mind Week, recognising the amazing work of all local Minds across England, Wales and the Channel Islands.

Check out our website to find out which services could support you and how you could support us: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/

01/08/2026

Happy Yorkshire Day from all of us at Bradford District and Craven Mind. 💙💛

This Yorkshire Day, Bradford District and Craven Mind is proud to stand alongside Local Minds across the region as part of the Yorkshire Mind Federation.

While every Local Mind is an independent charity, rooted in and dedicated to its local community, we're united by a shared goal: improving mental health support for the people we serve.

By working together, sharing expertise and learning from one another, we're able to strengthen services, develop new ideas and create an even greater impact across Yorkshire.

📖 Read our latest article to find out how Local Minds are proudly local, but even stronger together: https://www.bdcmind.org.uk/news/yorkshire-day-your-local-minds/

31/07/2026

Are you interested in with Bradford District and Craven Mind?

We have volunteering vacancies in:
🙋‍♂️ Befriending - one-to-one support for adults feeling lonely and isolated. One hour per week for 8-12 weeks.
🌳 Nature in Mind - Mindful Garden Group in Shipley, Park Walking Group in Peel Park, Canal Walking Group in Hirst Wood, Gardening Group in Wibsey.
🏥 Hospital Buddies - four-hour shifts at Bradford General Infirmary or Airedale General Hospital.

We rely on volunteers to help provide our services! Training will be provided.

Find out more and apply at www.bdcmind.org.uk/volunteer/

28/07/2026

Small Steps for Men is a service designed for South Asian Men and is delivered by Inspired Neighbourhoods.

Learn more about our South Asian services https://bit.ly/4auNZNa

Hope and Light is here to support all our communities regardless of race or religion.

We are proud to stand in solidarity with our South Asian communities and celebrate South Asian Heritage Month 2026.

Hope and Light offers culturally responsive mental health services for Black African, Black Caribbean, Central and Eastern European, Roma and South Asian communities.

To learn more about Hope and Light visit https://www.healthyminds.services/hope-and-light

Address

Kenburgh House, 28 Manor Row
Bradford
BD14QU

Telephone

01274 730815

Website

http://www.bdcmind.org.uk/

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