Addiction
Addiction spans many different areas. People can become addicted to things such as gambling, sex, social media and many more things but the main two categories are drugs and alcohol. The thing that they all have in common is the behaviours that the addictions trigger in us.
It is said that there is a link between addiction and trauma. As in, the majority of addicts would recognise having experienced some form of severe trauma at some point in their lives.
As such, addiction can be a complex thing thing to conquer.
Thankfully, we have some great options for you to seek help and support in Bradford City.
New Vision
"Mental health comprises our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. It affects how we feel, think and act. It also is a determinant of how we handle stress. Thus, it is very important at every stage of life.
People who have good health can still have underlying emotional problems and mental health problems. This can be caused by a physical imbalance in the brain, stress, family problems and stressful work/education can make it worse.
With an estimated 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental illness, it’s probable that you, or one of your loved ones, could be living with a mental health issue in silence.
Here at Unmasked Mental Health, our goal is simple, through our Hubs, Counselling Services and our Training provision, we want to provide safe, stable and regulated environments where people who are suffering from poor mental health can communicate with each other, get professional support and to educate employers and others on how to support people who may be struggling.
We are proud to partner with many other organisations within the communities we operate. Unmasked are a social prescriber service working in partnership with NHS England which means you can be referred to us for support directly from your GP."
New Vision Bradford is a free and confidential drug and alcohol recovery service for adults 18 years and over (including offenders), families and concerned others in the Bradford District.
The service can support you with any questions or concerns you might have about prescription medications, alcohol, illegal drugs, 'dual diagnosis' and mental health, steroid use and more.
The service provides information, advice, treatment and support and can meet you in a range of different venues including GP surgeries, pharmacies and other local community venues.
Qwell
Qwell is a free, anonymous online mental health and wellbeing service tailored for adults across certain areas in the UK (ages 19+ in Bradford), accredited by the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Some things we'd like you to remember include:
We are completely Free: No cost to access any of our services.
Total Anonymity: Your identity is kept confidential.
Safe Environment: All posts and comments are moderated on Qwell.
No Referral Needed: Simply sign up and start using Qwell by going to our website.
Quick and Easy Registration: Get started in just a few minutes.
Support for All Issues: No problem is too small to discuss with us.
Touchstone
Connecting Opportunities - Connecting Opportunities works with new migrants to develop their skills and opportunities to find work and be part of the local community.
Liaison & Diversion - Liaison and Diversion (L&D) services identify people who have mental health, learning disability, substance misuse or other vulnerabilities when they first come into contact with the criminal justice system as suspects, defendants or offenders.
Shafa - Shafa works with people form the South Asian community who have offended. We support people to access local resources, including employment, training, education and housing. We help people to address family relationship issues and substance misuse and will support people to recognise and address their triggers for offending behaviour. We focus on well being, health, housing, relationships, family, cultural considerations, employment and training.
We help Women in Bradford who are suffering with perinatal mental health issues as a result of a recent pregnancy or as a result of existing problems that might get worse with an upcoming pregnancy. We provide specialist support to women living in Bradford experiencing low to moderate perinatal mental health issues, focusing on improving wellbeing and mental health.
That's Mental Mate!
