More Support
If you need something else
Beyond food, clothing, baby items, school uniform, and hygiene — there are services across Wakefield District for many other kinds of support. This page is a starting point.
Sometimes the thing you need isn't a food bank. It might be help leaving an unsafe situation, someone to talk to, support with a disability, or advice about money. This page signposts services across Wakefield District for seven areas of support beyond the five core categories.
These listings are drawn from the signposting resources used by frontline social workers in West Yorkshire. They are not exhaustive — but they are a place to start.
Domestic Abuse
If you are in immediate danger, call 999. The following services offer specialist support across Wakefield District — including refuges, advocacy, and recovery programmes for adults and children affected by domestic abuse.
Wakefield District Domestic Abuse Service (WDDAS)
Specialist domestic abuse support across the district — outreach, refuge accommodation, children's support, and advice.
IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services)
Independent domestic abuse support for anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse.
Women's Aid
National charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. Live chat and directory of local services.
womensaid.org.ukRespect Men's Advice Line
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse, and for men concerned about their own behaviour.
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Free, confidential 24-hour helpline run by Refuge. For women experiencing domestic abuse and those supporting them.
Mankind Initiative
Confidential helpline for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK.
Mental Health and Wellbeing
If you're struggling, there are people who will listen. These services offer counselling, crisis support, and wellbeing resources across Wakefield District.
Turning Point — Wakefield Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for adults in Wakefield. Self-referral available — no need to see a GP first.
Andy's Man Club
Peer-to-peer support groups for men. Free, no referral, no pressure. Groups across Wakefield and nationally.
andysmanclub.co.ukSamaritans
Whatever you're going through, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Shout
Free, confidential 24/7 text support for anyone in crisis. Text SHOUT to 85258.
Kooth
Free, anonymous online counselling and emotional wellbeing support for young people aged 11-25.
kooth.comNight OWLS
Confidential support for children, young people, parents, and carers in crisis — available overnight.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
NHS mental health services for children and young people in Wakefield. Referral through a GP, school, or other professional.
Teen Connect
Support for 11-19 year-olds experiencing emotional health difficulties in Leeds and Wakefield.
Drugs & Alcohol
Whether you're looking for support for yourself or someone you care about, these services offer confidential advice, treatment, and recovery programmes across Wakefield District.
Turning Point — Inspiring Recovery
Wakefield's drug and alcohol recovery service. Free and confidential support including one-to-one, group work, and clinical treatment.
Frank
National drug information and advice service. Confidential helpline, text support, and online chat.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Wakefield
Fellowship of people who share their experience to support each other. Meetings across Wakefield and nationally.
Narcotics Anonymous — Wakefield
Non-profit fellowship for anyone who wants to stop using drugs. Meetings across Wakefield and online.
Bereavement and Loss
Losing someone is one of the hardest things anyone goes through. These services offer specialist bereavement support across Wakefield District.
Wakefield Hospice — Family Support Service
Bereavement support for adults and children, including counselling and family support. Open to the whole community, not just hospice families.
Cruse Bereavement Support
National charity providing bereavement support. One-to-one sessions, groups, and a helpline. Local service in Wakefield.
Child Bereavement UK
Support for children, young people, and families when a child is grieving or when a child is dying.
Winston's Wish
Supporting bereaved children and young people. Helpline, online resources, and face-to-face support.
Disability Services
Information, advice, and support for people with disabilities, their families, and carers across Wakefield District.
Wakefield District Sight Aid
Support and services for blind and partially sighted people across Wakefield District — equipment, advice, and social groups.
Deaf Enable
Support for people with hearing loss across Wakefield. Information, technology demonstrations, and communication support.
Carers Wakefield & District
Support for unpaid carers looking after a family member or friend. Information, advice, and a carers' emergency card scheme.
Scope
National disability equality charity. Information, advice, and a helpline for disabled people and their families.
Wakefield District Learning Disability Partnership
Information and support for people with learning disabilities, their families, and carers in Wakefield.
Autism Hub — Wakefield
Support and advice for autistic adults and their families in the Wakefield area.
Parenting Support
Being a parent is hard. These services offer advice, courses, and support for families across Wakefield District.
Wakefield Families Together
Family hubs offering early help, parenting courses, and advice across Wakefield. Drop-in sessions, groups, and one-to-one support.
Family Action — Wakefield
Practical, emotional, and financial support for families across the district through the Wakefield Families Together programme.
family-action.org.ukHome-Start Wakefield & District
Trained volunteers supporting families with young children through home-visiting and group support.
Barnardo's — Wakefield
Supporting children, young people, and families across Wakefield. Services include family support, early help, and young carers.
Financial Support and Advice
Help with money, debt, benefits, and the cost of living. Free, impartial advice services across Wakefield District.
Citizens Advice — Wakefield District
Free, confidential, and impartial advice on benefits, debt, housing, employment, and consumer issues. Face-to-face, phone, and online.
Wakefield Council — Welfare Support
Local welfare assistance, crisis support, and help with emergency costs. Applications assessed based on individual circumstances.
StepChange Debt Charity
Free, confidential debt advice and solutions. Online guidance tool or phone-based support.
Christians Against Poverty — Wakefield
Free debt help and money coaching through local churches. Home visits available for those who cannot travel.
MoneyHelper
Government-backed free and impartial money guidance. Covers benefits, budgeting, pensions, and debt.
Better Off Calculator
Online tool to check what benefits, grants, and financial support you might be entitled to. Takes about 10 minutes.
betteroffcalculator.co.uk