Dear Young People of Bradford District and those who have chosen to study in our wonderful city.

We know that this year has included lots of challenges. We know that many of you may have worried about course work, results, finding the time to study and have missed friends and family.  Some of you may have lost income & felt other pressures during the lockdowns, that have added stress to families and relationships.

Many of you will have coped really well, but some of you will have had much more to cope with.

We want you to know that we have some great services available in Bradford if you need them.

For those of you that have coped, well-done, it feels very much as though we have definitely got through the worst of it!

For those of you who are not coping, remember, however difficult life may seem and however much you may feel that there isn’t a way to feel positive again, there is hope. Almost all people in difficult circumstances say that talking to someone helped.

·        If you want to talk and haven’t got someone: Guide-Line is available 12 hours a day 7 days a week 08001 884 884  Live chat available www.mindinbradford.org.uk/support-for-you/guide-line

·        If you have been feeling down for some time and don’t feel as though your mood will improve, don’t forget your GP surgery is still open for help, they will be happy to speak to you about how you are feeling or try Guide-Line to talk through how you are feeling?

·        If you have been feeling suicidal or have lost someone to suicide: Guide-Line Samaritans (Samaritans is open 24hrs a day Tel:116 123) OR West Yorkshire and Harrogate Suicide Bereavement Service or Papyrus

·        If you are feeling suicidal: First Response Mental Health CRISIS service is open 24hrs a day 01274 221 181  Or 999 if your life is in danger [CLICK for NHS advice]

Digital and TEXT service’s working locally who can provide trained counsellors and other support : www.kooth.com  or  www.qwell.io (age 18+)

Click www.healthyminds.services to find out what’s available.