The Health Matters page is designed to provide Signposting support (for students & parents) to organisations and resources across a number of wide-ranging issues that can be either Physical and/or Mental Health.
The Health Matters page contains a number of topics. Click on the topic and it will bring up a number of Services where support and resources can be found.
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Mental Health
Physical Health
Well-being
Alcohol
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Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. | |
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We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. | |
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Here to protect children | |
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Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs. |
Appropriate Use of Technology
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Working with online safety experts, we’re here to guide you through the many issues children can experience when using the internet. |
Anxiety / Worry
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Telephone Support Service during Covid 19 | |
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A mental health charity based in Leeds. It provides out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis | |
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Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide | |
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Mental health information for everyone in Leeds | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. | |
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Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs. |
Bereavement
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We support children & their families to help alleviate the pain caused by the death of someone close. | |
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We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. | |
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Working together to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in Leeds. |
Bullying
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. |
Bullying (Digital)
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Education programme from CEOP, a UK organisation which protects children both online and offline. | |
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“Best city in the UK”, that is the key aim of the Vision for Leeds 2011 to 2030. | |
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Fairness, Integrity and Respect |
CAMHS / IAPT
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CAMHS is a specialist mental health service for children and young people | |
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. |
Depression
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Age 17 or under Use this page to find out what support services are available for young people in Leeds, from help at school to local drop-in centres. | |
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Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. |
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Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide | |
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A mental health charity based in Leeds. It provides out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis | |
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Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs. |
Domestic Violence
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We listen. We support. We act. Because we believe no child should feel alone. | |
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If you’re worried about your boyfriend or partner’s behaviour, learning more about the warning signs of domestic violence could help you – or someone close to you – stay safe. | |
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If you are a child or young person reading this and you are living with violence at home please keep reading – you are not alone. | |
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Domestic violence is usually about one person’s desire to control their partner, even if they are not aware of this themselves. | |
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Our mission is to protect people in Leeds from the damage that domestic violence can inflict on their lives. | |
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Providing support to people in the Leeds District whose lives have been affected by Domestic Violence and Abuse | |
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Leeds Women’s Aid provides services to women and children affected by Domestic Violence & Abuse. |
Drugs (County Lines)
Drugs (taking)
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Forward Leeds is the alcohol and drug service in Leeds for adults, young people and families. | |
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We’re one of the UK’s leading drug, alcohol and mental health charities. We believe everyone can change. | |
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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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We’re leading the fight for a future where all young minds are supported and empowered, whatever the challenges. | |
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Here to protect children | |
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Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs. |
Exam Preparation
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BBC Bitesize – to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject. | |
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BBC Bitesize – to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject. | |
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BBC Bitesize – to help with your homework, revision and learning. Find free videos, step-by-step guides, activities and quizzes by level and subject. | |
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We’re the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health. |
Exam Stress
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The Mind Set – smart revision advice from exam survivors. | |
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Works with students to develop new and innovative ways to improve the mental health of students. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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We’re here to make sure no one has to face a mental health problem alone. |
Feeling Angry
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Age 17 or under Use this page to find out what support services are available for young people in Leeds, from help at school to local drop-in centres. | |
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Childline is yours – a free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. |
Gender Issues
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Reduce isolation and loneliness for gender variant and transgender children, young people and their families | |
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We’re here to let all young LGBT and trans people – as well as those who are questioning – here and abroad, know they’re not alone | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is for children and young people, and their families, who experience difficulties in the development of their gender identity. | |
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The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) is for children and young people, and their families, who experience difficulties in the development of their gender identity. |
GORSE Gets Healthy
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GORSE Gets Healthy |
GP / NHS / Outreach
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The School Nursing Service in Leeds to promote the health and wellbeing of children. | |
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School Immunisation team offers immunisations to all students who attend educational establishments throughout Leeds according to the national schedule | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. |
Grooming
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Are you worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you online? | |
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Grooming Children and young people can be groomed online or in the real world, by a stranger or by someone they know. If you’re worried about a child, we have advice to help. |
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Online Grooming Grooming is when someone builds an online relationship with a young person and tricks them or pressures them into doing something sexual. We’re here to tell you what you need to know to keep you and others safe from online grooming. |
Injuries
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LGBT
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Our aim is to support and empower young lesbian, gay, bi and trans people to live their lives free from discrimination and fulfil their potential. | |
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This group is for anyone in the LGBT community, including (but not limited to) people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, non-binary, asexual, intersex or are questioning their identity. |
Parental Support
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A guide to local services & useful contacts; information & resources to support young peoples’ mental health & wellbeing | |
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We provide psychological treatments, sometimes called talking treatments, to help people who are stressed, experiencing low mood (depressed) or are very nervous (anxious). | |
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An information service for parents and carers of children and young people aged 0-19 (or up to 25 if your child has Special Educational Needs or a disability | |
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This introductory class is a great place to start if you are thinking about enrolling on one of our courses. It will explain more about the college, how our courses support mental wellbeing and recovery and what to expect when you attend an online workshop for the first time. | |
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A mental health charity based in Leeds. It provides out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis | |
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Mental health information for everyone in Leeds | |
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We offer a range of training courses that focus on developing the knowledge and strength to overcome life’s challenges and live mentally and physically well. | |
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New parent advice | |
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Parenting and family support | |
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It is of the communities and for the communities we serve. | |
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Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. We provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting. | |
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We offer support, advice and information to children, young people and adults when someone dies. | |
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“Best city in the UK”, that is the key aim of the Vision for Leeds 2011 to 2030. | |
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Provide free, confidential support services |
Pastoral
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The Pastoral Team at Boston Spa Academy are always happy to help with any concerns you may have. |
Preventable Measures / Good Health
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CHAT HEALTH – A confidential text service for 11-19 to ask health questions | |
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Connect for Health is a friendly, local social prescribing service for people who live in South and East Leeds. | |
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Bringing Communities Together. | |
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We’re working to bring everyone together to make Leeds a child friendly city | |
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Women’s Health Matters reduces health inequalities experienced by women from communities across Leeds. | |
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We provide a range of community-based health services across the Leeds area and offer high quality healthcare in the most appropriate setting for our patients. | |
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Leeds Smiles provides oral health information and advice for parents and carers in Leeds on how to take care of their children’s teeth. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use | |
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Children need to experiment, play and take risks. But there’s a balance to be struck. | |
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Weight Management – Serving the public in Leeds and providing health services to patients. |
Psychoactive Substances
Relationship Abuse
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There’s a person attached to everybody, respect both. |
Self Esteem / Self Worth
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide | |
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Childline is here to help anyone under 19 in the UK with any issue they’re going through.
Childline is free, confidential and available any time, day or night. |
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. |
Self Harm
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Age 17 or under Use this page to find out what support services are available for young people in Leeds, from help at school to local drop-in centres. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. | |
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Mental health information for everyone in Leeds | |
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Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs. |
Sexual Health
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Welcome to The Market Place website. Our services are free, confidential and available for 11-25 year olds in Leeds. We offer a range of services including one to one support, counselling, group-work and our drop-in. All of these services are delivered by our Youth Work Service and Counselling Service. | |
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Leeds Sexual Health, a new service that offers Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening and treatment, HIV testing and contraception services. |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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Sexual health & Well-being for the under25’s | |
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“Best city in the UK”, that is the key aim of the Vision for Leeds 2011 to 2030. | |
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Provide free, confidential support services |
The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep!
Getting a good night’s sleep is so important.
A good night’s sleep helps us to concentrate, improves our memory and increases our performance.
How to improve sleep:
- Limit screens in the bedroom (i.e. phones, laptops, TV’s etc)
- Exercise for better sleep.
- Cut out the caffeine.
- Don’t binge before bedtime.
- Have a good routine.
- Create a sleep-friendly bedroom.
- Talk through any problems.
- Avoid long weekend lie-ins.
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Information on how sleep and tiredness. | |
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The Sleep Council is an impartial, advisory organisation that raises the awareness of the importance of a good night’s sleep to your health. | |
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Promotes understanding of sleep and sleep disorders. It seeks to improve public health and safety by supporting sleep-related education, research, and advocacy. |
Stress
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A mental health charity based in Leeds. It provides out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis | |
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Samaritans is a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of suicide | |
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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SafeSpot is an app designed to help young people improve their coping skills | |
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Age 17 or under Use this page to find out what support services are available for young people in Leeds, from help at school to local drop-in centres. | |
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Barca’s Children and Young People’s Services are a broad range of services that (with partners), offer the most appropriate support to young people who face many different issues. | |
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Mental health information for everyone in Leeds | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop. |
Suicide
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If you’re a young person, MindMate can help you understand the way you’re feeling and find the right advice and support. | |
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Age 17 or under Use this page to find out what support services are available for young people in Leeds, from help at school to local drop-in centres. | |
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To provide care and services that we and our families would want to use. | |
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Kooth, is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet and desktop | |
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Mental health information for everyone in Leeds | |
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PAPYRUS is the UK Charity for the prevention of young suicide |
Suicide Bereavement
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A mental health charity based in Leeds. It provides out-of-hours support to people in acute mental health crisis |
