Young Lives wakefield

23/10/2026

Last few places remaining!!!! See the booking link below to reserve your free training place.

FREE safeTALK Su***de Prevention Training – Tuesday 27th October

We have places available on our next FREE safeTALK training session at West Wakefield Methodist Church.

safeTALK is a 4-hour training session that helps you recognise when someone may be thinking about su***de, start a conversation and connect them with appropriate support.

The training is free for anyone who lives, works, volunteers or studies in Wakefield.

📅 Tuesday 27th October 2026
📍 West Wakefield Methodist Church
💚 Free to attend

Book your place using the Eventbrite link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safetalk-training-save-a-life-start-the-conversation-think-about-su***de-tickets-2000400367348?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/10/2026

FREE safeTALK Su***de Prevention Training – Tuesday 27th October

We have places available on our next FREE safeTALK training session at West Wakefield Methodist Church.

safeTALK is a 4-hour training session that helps you recognise when someone may be thinking about su***de, start a conversation and connect them with appropriate support.

The training is free for anyone who lives, works, volunteers or studies in Wakefield.

📅 Tuesday 27th October 2026
📍 West Wakefield Methodist Church
💚 Free to attend

Book your place using the Eventbrite link below 👇
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/safetalk-training-save-a-life-start-the-conversation-think-about-su***de-tickets-2000400367348?aff=oddtdtcreator

14/10/2026

❗REMINDER❗

Our 11-14s Youth Club is every Tuesday 4-6pm at Platform 1 Youth Hub (next to Outwood Academy Hemsworth). Come join us or give us a ring on 01977 727018 for more information 😊

14/10/2026

☀️ The Rise, parent/carer drop-in group is today 12.30 till 2.30pm, at Cedars Family Hub, Hemsworth. ☀️

Donna will be accompanied by Evalynne who is neuro-inclusion project lead at compass Rise where she will be discussing "Children Take Risks" an introduction to 'the safety continuum' and a chance to discuss how to help your children understand whether they are making safe choices, have some tips on what questions to ask, and think about the risks you also take as parents and carers.

23/09/2026

15/09/2026

🌟 Young Lives Wakefield Network Event

A great morning bringing together organisations from across the voluntary and community sector.

We heard some really useful updates from local services and partners, helping our members stay informed about what’s happening across Wakefield District and what they can share with the children, young people, families and communities they support.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us, contributed to the discussions and shared their knowledge. 💚

Our Network events are a valuable opportunity to connect, share information, strengthen partnerships and make sure the Young People voluntary and community sector has a strong voice across Wakefield District.

14/09/2026

JOIN US TOMORROW MORNING at Featherstone Rovers for the YLC September Network - Wakefield's Young People Plans, Priorities and Partnerships
Book your tickets here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/september-2026-young-lives-consortium-network-tickets-1980911958994?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*d94nng*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTU1Mjk3MTk4Mi4xNzg4Mjc4MDM4*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODgyNzgwMzckbzEkZzAkdDE3ODgyNzgwMzckajYwJGwwJGgwJGQzbFd4R0dLakk3cFBZa25UWFh6YUlaUWVBbk5TaE5Ec2VB

📢 Young Lives Network Meeting – September 2026

Join us for our next Young Lives Network Meeting, bringing VCSE organisations from across Wakefield District together to share ideas, hear key updates and build connections to strengthen support for children and young people.

📅 Tuesday 15 September
⏰ 10:00am – 12:30pm
📍 Featherstone Rovers – The Millennium Stadium

We’ll be hearing updates on:

🔹 Wakefield’s new Youth Plan – Wakefield Council
🔹 New Young Carers Strategy
🔹 Youth Exploitation & Modern Day Slavery – West Yorkshire Police
🔹 The Youth Alliance – Young Lives
🔹 Plus more updates and opportunities to connect!

☕ Refreshments provided
🎟️ Free to attend

If you’re part of an organisation working with children, young people or families in Wakefield District, we’d love to see you there.

👉 Book your free place:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/september-2026-young-lives-consortium-network-tickets-1980911958994?aff=ebdsoporgprofile&_gl=1*1kth81s*_up*MQ..*_ga*NDQ2OTI1NDQ3LjE3ODY2MTgwOTA.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODY2MTgwODkkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODY2MTgwODkkajYwJGwwJGgw

11/09/2026

Looking for your next opportunity working with children and young people? 👀

The Youth Association has upcoming job opportunities: Youth Worker and Youth Support Worker roles. Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026, 5pm

For people who are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive difference. If you’re interested in developing your career in the youth sector, take a look at their latest opportunities and find out more about working with The Youth Association.

👉 View current and upcoming vacancies:
https://youth-association.org/careers-with-us/

Please share with anyone in your networks who might be interested! 💙

We are often seeking committed and enthusiastic people to join our highly motivated and successful team. Whether you are interested in applying for one of our Youth Worker positions or you’re just interested in finding out more about youth work careers, we’d love to hear from you.

10/09/2026

Following the sad news that PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Su***de has ceased operating and HOPELINE247 is no longer available, we want to remind young people, parents, carers and professionals across Wakefield District that there are still places to turn for support.

If you or a young person you know is struggling, support includes:

🚨 If you need urgent mental health support:
Call NHS 111 and select option 2 for mental health.

If someone is in immediate danger or there is an immediate risk to life, call 999 or go to A&E.

💙 Night OWLS – confidential overnight support for children and young people, as well as parents and carers.
🕗 8pm–8am every night
📞 0800 148 8244
📱 Text 07984 376950
https://mindmate.org.uk/night-owls/

💚 Wakefield CAMHS – specialist NHS mental health support for children and young people.
📞 01924 316200
For urgent support that cannot wait until the next day, the CAMHS ReACH team is available 9am–8pm, seven days a week, via the same number (option 3).
https://www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/camhs-wakefield/

🧡 Compass – emotional health and wellbeing support for children and young people in Wakefield, including support around low mood, anxiety and managing emotions.
https://compass-uk.org/services/wakefield-children-and-young-peoples-emotional-health-and-wellbeing-service/

💜 Future SELPH – free, tailored community-based mental health and emotional wellbeing support for 16–25-year-olds across Wakefield District. https://www.futureselph.co.uk/

🩷 KIDS – Changing Our Direction – free support for families in Wakefield where a young person aged 11–18 is at risk of or experiencing self-harm.
📞 01924 926263 for further information about the programmes and workshops. https://www.kids.org.uk/services/changing-our-direction/

🩵 Touchstone – Here For You Wakefield – same-day urgent mental health support in a safe space for anyone aged 16+ who is struggling to cope or experiencing thoughts of su***de or self-harm. No GP or hospital referral is needed.
🕞 Open every day, 3:30pm–10pm
📞 07776 962815
https://touchstonesupport.org.uk/hereforyou/here-for-you-wakefield/

💬 Childline – free and confidential support for anyone under 19.
📞 0800 1111
https://www.childline.org.uk/

📱 Shout – free, confidential 24/7 text support.
Text BRIGHT to 85258.
https://giveusashout.org/

☎️ Samaritans – free emotional support, 24 hours a day.
📞 116 123
https://www.samaritans.org/

🌐 WF-I CAN – trusted information, self-help and information about local support for children and young people across Wakefield District.
https://wf-i-can.co.uk/

Please share this information so that young people, families and those supporting them across Wakefield District know that support is still available and where they can turn.

An important update regarding Papyrus Prevention of Young Su***de and HopeLine24/7. Please see the statement above for details and alternative support services. For more information, please click on the link.

https://opusllp.com/restructuring-insolvency/case-papyrus-in-administration/