Wellbeing and other

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Wellbeing

  • Barnardos ‘Positive Identities -Prouder Communities’  provides support for LGBTQ young people through emotional and one-to-one support. 
    Who is it for: children and young people aged 8-24 in North and West Yorkshire 

  • Chilypep ‘Happy Group’ provides support to integrate into their local communities and offer opportunities to influence and shape services available in the area.  
    Who is it for: unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people up to age 25 

  • ‘HEARTS’ project by Children’s Society which provides advocacy support and therapeutic support 
    Who is it for: young people aged 15-25 in Leeds.

  • Kaleido Arts for wellbeing CIC delivers wellbeing programmes to people who have been impacted by war, abuse, or loss through art-based workshops, for example writing, craft, drumming and drama.  
    Who is it for: young people based in Sheffield 

  • Kooth is an online platform which provides a range of mental health support through online forums, messaging, magazines, and an activity centre.  
    Who is it for: young people who have access to internet. 

  • Levelling The Playing Field organises sport and physical activities to engage and improve wellbeing for ethnically diverse children. 
    Who is it for: ethnically diverse children in London, Gwent, West Midlands and South Yorkshire.

  • Mindwell offers diverse wellbeing activities which are accessible to young people in Leeds City Council. 
    Who is for: young people in Leeds.

  • North Yorkshire Together  offers creative and physical activities for children and families in Hambleton District. 
    Who is it for: young people in Hambleton District.

  • Open Doors offers a range of services to asylum seekers and refugees, including music classes, wellbeing activities, volunteering opportunities, English classes and other practical support for daily life challenges. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees based in Hull.

  • St Augustine’s Centre Halifax runs a range of activities including advice drop-ins, conversation clubs, football clubs, clothing donation and other. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees in Halifax.

  • Women & Girls Alliance Leeds is a social football club for beginners or women looking to get back into football. The activity runs twice a month. 
    Who is it for: women and girls from any background in Leeds

  • Youth in Mind offer one-to-one support, mentoring, peer groups and buddies.  
    Who is it for: UASC with a proficient level of English in Craven and Bradford District 

Other

  • Arise Refugees offers mentoring programs to empower young refugees and help them integrate in the community. 
    Who is it for: young asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds.

  • Barnardos provides support to frontline professionals and foster carers to safeguard children who are trafficked. The service is available in North and West Yorkshire in our region.
  • Bevan Healthcare Bradford runs a multi-agency weekly drop-in accessible to young people. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees in Bradford

  • Bradford Refugee Forum assists with mentors and befrienders for newly arrived asylum seekers 
    Who is it for: newly arrived asylum seekers and refugees in Bradford

  • FYI – Families and Young Persons Information (Bradford) provides advice, information and signposting for families, children and young people.
    Who is it for: professionals working with families and young people in Bradford District
  • Leeds Refugee Forum provides support through ESOL classes, homework clubs and youth group.
    Who is it for: refugees and asylum seekers in Leeds.
  • Light Up Black and African Heritage Calderdale runs different programs for Africans living in the area. 
    Who is it for: any person from African, Black and Minority Ethnic communities

  • Mind Doncaster runs a group support for refugees and asylum seekers. The services include various activities ranging from group discussions and English classes. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees.
  • Nation Citizen Service (NCS) offer all sorts of new experience for personal and skills development.  
    Who is it for: young people aged 15-17 in the UK with a proficient level of English and who are willing to spend time away from home.

  • New Beginnings Projects offers information and advice on volunteering, employment and education. They also run a range of social activities including walks, sports and workshops. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees in Sheffield.

  • North Lincolnshire Sanctuary Group provides befriending, practical support and signposting to relevant services. 
    Who is it for: unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and Syrian, Iraqi, and Turkish families.

  • PAFRAS ‘Young Migrants Matters’ offers both immigration casework and wellbeing support.  
    Who is it for: migrants’ children and young people in Leeds.

  • PATH Yorkshire offers education, training and employment support to refugees and asylum seekers. 
    Who is it for: diverse migrant group, including refugees and asylum seekers.

  • Refugee Action Bradford provides one to one support and group activities for refugees and asylum seekers, including casework support, wellbeing activities, and advice. 
    Who is it for: refugee and asylum seekers families in Bradford.

  • Refugee Action York runs different programs for young asylum seekers and refugees. These include a youth club, sports club, one-to-one mentoring programs and mother tongue language classes. 
    Who is it for: secondary school aged people in York.

  • Refugee Council offers a nationwide service for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children by providing advice, guidance and support throughout the asylum system. 
    Who is it for: unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

  • Refugee Council offer support through their 'Age Dispute Project' for children who are age disputed by either the Home Office or local authorities.

  • RETAS runs a range of programs, from housing support to advocacy service which are accessible to young people. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees in Leeds.

  • Safe Passage ‘Young Leaders’ provides workshops and training to develop leadership and campaigning skills, covering topics such as public speaking, media, filmmaking, storytelling and developing a voice to make a change.  
    Who is it for: young refugees and asylum seekers aged 16-25 based anywhere in the UK  

  • Sexual Health Sheffield provides a range of services, including youth clinic for anyone aged 18 or under. They offer free and confidential advice. 
    Who is it for: young people aged 18 or under.

  • Simple Connect North East Lincolnshire provides support for asylum seekers and refugees in North East Lincolnshire. This includes English classes, employment and education support. 
    Who is it for: asylum seekers and refugees based in Grimsby.

  • SPRING is a partnership of different organisation who provide advice and support to newly granted refugees. 
    Who is it for: people who have been newly granted refugees’ status.

  • St Vincent’s Centre provides weekly activities for various group where people can develop new skills and connect with the community. 
    Who is it for: vulnerable individuals and families in Leeds.

  • Together Trust offers one-to-one sleep clinics and online advice.
    Who is it for:  local parents and carers in Bradford District and Craven, Trafford and Rochdale
  • Torture-ID offer health assessment about migrant children and young people for solicitors and social workers. These can be submitted to the Home Office.  
    Who is it for: professionals working with migrant children in Yorkshire and Humber 

  • Twinkl LTD provides free downloadable resources useful to assist young people with their mental wellbeing
    Who is it for: UASC with a proficient level of English and with access to internet

Contact for UASC hub

Your contact for Yorkshire and Humber is:

Delphine Jacobs - UASC Regional Coordinator
wyr@migrationyorkshire.org.uk