Mother and Baby Group (Term Time Only)
Castleton Childrens Centre Castleton Primary School Green Lane New Wortley LS12 1JZ, LeedsWeek of Events
Arts and Crafts Group
Arts and Crafts Group
What is it? A space to come together and explore creativity and arts in a safe and non-judgemental space. A time to relax, be with others and build confidence while expressing yourself. No arts experience needed! How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]
Cake & Creativity
Cake & Creativity
What is it? If you are interested in poetry or creative writing and have an appreciation of this and want to join with others to explore this, read poems and hear others poems, this is for you. It is open to limited and appropriate people attending St George's Crypt.
Managing Strong Emotions
Managing Strong Emotions
What is it? This group will help service users explore the connection between anger and mental health, understand their own patterns of behaviour and triggers and develop skills for self-regulation. This group is open to anyone. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Any bus that takes you into the city centre near the library. (14, 15, 19, 19A, 163, 55, 55C, 65, 75, 72 Pulse, 508, X6, X11, 49, 50, 50A)
Evening Welcome Cafe
Evening Welcome Cafe
What is it? A relaxed unstructured group with light warm snacks provided in a welcoming atmosphere. A space to socialise with others in a non-judgemental environment, access mental health support with a support coordinator and gain more information about Live Well Leeds (our groups, volunteering, befriending, our partner organisations). How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 91 60/60A 49 33/34 A1 Trains: There is also Headingley train station which is around an 8-minute walk from the venue
Building self-esteem and confidence group
Building self-esteem and confidence group
What is it? An 8 week course focused upon building self esteem and confidence through specific focus on different areas that impact this (body image, setting boundaries, goals and aspirations, mindfulness, negative core beliefs). This is a welcoming, non-judgmental group ran by a Live Well Leeds support coordinator with peer support opportunities throughout. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] You can also join via Zoom Bus routes 2, 3, 13, 13A, 12, 49, 50, 91, 36, X98/X99
Cancelled BME Carers
Cancelled BME Carers
What is it? At Aasra Carers group, we support and promote positive mental health & wellbeing of unpaid carers through various activities. Every 4 weeks we will focus on learning a new art or skill to help build on your strengths and to improve quality of life. Anyone over 18+ from diverse community is welcome to join our groups. How do I join? For information on joining, please contact Rashia on 07454618385 or by email on [email protected] You can also call our office on 0113 219 2727 or email us on [email protected] Bus routes [...]
Women’s Welcome Cafe
Women’s Welcome Cafe
What is it? The Women's Welcome Café is open to all our Live Well Leeds service users who identify as a woman. It serves as a drop-in session, with snacks, hot drinks, supportive conversations, signposting and information about Live Well Leeds, including other groups and volunteering opportunities. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus Routes 49 bus drops right outside on Broadlea Terrace.
BME Men’s Wellbeing Group
BME Men’s Wellbeing Group
What is it? Free 8-week group sessions to promote wellbeing for BME men living in a Leeds post code area. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 2, 3, 12, 13, 91. Bus Routes: Via Harrogate Road, Roundhay Road and Harehills Lane
Building Health Relationships
Building Health Relationships
What is it? A 5 week course that focuses on creating and maintaining healthy, balanced connections in all areas life—whether it's with family, friends, partners, or colleagues. Aims are to: Discover how to set boundaries with confidence Explore effective ways to navigate and resolve conflicts Understand the importance of self-love and self-care for healthier interactions Gain tools for maintaining balance and well-being in all your relationships How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 49, 50, 50A
Take a Break – The Art of Self-Care
Take a Break – The Art of Self-Care
What is it? Free 10 week art therapy group to promote wellbeing for all adults living in a Leeds post code area. You don’t have to be skilled at art making just your willingness to take part is all you need. Using art making to explore and find new ways to manage with the stresses and strains of every day life to improve your health and wellbeing. Each week will focus on learning new skills using art and creativity to build on your strengths and find new ways to live well with your mental health improving quality of life [...]
Cooking Club
Cooking Club
What is it? A variety of nutritious recipes, learn valuable skills in food preparation. This group is open to limited and appropriate people attending St George's Crypt.
Building self-esteem and confidence group
Building self-esteem and confidence group
What is it? An 8 week course focused upon building self esteem and confidence through specific focus on different areas that impact this (body image, setting boundaries, goals and aspirations, mindfulness, negative core beliefs). This is a welcoming, non-judgmental group ran by a Live Well Leeds support coordinator with peer support opportunities throughout. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] You can also join via Zoom Bus routes 2, 3, 13, 13A, 12, 49, 50, 91, 36, X98/X99
Pool & Snooker
Pool & Snooker
What is it? A group for those who want to play pool or snooker and have some social interaction. Drinking alcohol is not recommended or sanctioned. Open to limited and appropriate people on the case load of Hilary Brooks. How do I join? Eligibility criteria may apply, please speak to your coordinator if you are interested in joining.
Mon Café
Mon Café
What is it? Mon Café is a group session that supports women 18+ (mental health & wellbeing) from a culturally diverse/religious background specifically south Asian community. The group is a safe place for those who need support from a holistic and personal approach to help recover and heal from mental health and improve wellbeing. Our sessions are tailor made to build confidence, boost self-esteem, and empower women. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]
BME Welcome Cafe
BME Welcome Cafe
What is it? Open to all Live Well Leeds service users who identify as being Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic. How do I Join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Roundhay Road: Number - 12, 13 Harehills Lane: Number - 91 Harehills Road: Number - 49, 50 Chapeltown Road: Number - 2, 3 Harrogate Road: Number - 36, 2, 3
Brave Hearts Group
Brave Hearts Group
What is it? A biweekly social group that exists to help you if you are a parent apart from your child for whatever reason. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 2, 13a
Creative Writing
Creative Writing
What is it? If you are interested in poetry or creative writing and have an appreciation of this and want to join with others to explore this, read poems and hear others poems. The group is in its infancy with a view to developing this further possibly in to rap or music dependant on facilities available. It is open to limited and appropriate people on caseload of Hilary Brooks. How do I join? Eligibility criteria may apply, please speak to your coordinator if you are interested in joining
Creative Wellbeing Group
Creative Wellbeing Group
What is it? The group explores aspects of mental health and wellbeing (such as anxiety and worry, self-care, understanding and identifying emotions, supportive relationship etc.) using arts-based activities. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]
Gardening Group
Gardening Group
What is it? Social bonding over some therapeutic gardening. No experience needed, everyone welcome. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 50, 38,
Dosti
Dosti
What is it? Dosti means friendship in Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and Gujarati. The service offers individual and group support to meet the diverse needs of South Asian women. Our staff speak various Asian languages, and we offer culturally appropriate activities to support people to improve their wellbeing and mental health. Dosti is a safe and confidential support service. Free lunch is provided. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]
Art Therapy
Art Therapy
What is it? Free 10 week art therapy group to promote wellbeing for all adults living in a Leeds post code area. You don’t have to be skilled at art making just your willingness to take part is all you need. Using art making to explore and find new ways to manage with the stresses and strains of every day life to improve your health and wellbeing. Each week will focus on learning new skills using art and creativity to build on your strengths and find new ways to live well with your mental health improving quality of life [...]
Mother and Baby Group (Term Time Only)
Mother and Baby Group (Term Time Only)
What is it? To participate in activities delivered built around the mother’s needs. Support mothers to discover their own resources to recover from periods of poor mental health and to live life independently with their MH condition. Mother and baby promotes positive MH and wellbeing and provides help and support to mothers who need it. Many services are offered including, counselling, peer support, social prescribing, bereavement support, creative wellbeing activities and MH training and more. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]
Open Welcome Café
Open Welcome Café
What is it? A relaxed unstructured group with light warm snacks provided in a welcoming atmosphere. A space to socialise with others in a non-judgemental environment, access mental health support with a support coordinator and gain more information about Live Well Leeds (our groups, volunteering, befriending, our partner organisations). How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Include any bus routes to the venue.
LGBTQIA+ Welcome Cafe
LGBTQIA+ Welcome Cafe
What is it? The LGBTQIA+ Welcome Café is open to anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+. It serves as a drop-in session, with snacks, hot drinks, supportive conversations, signposting and information about Live Well Leeds, including other groups and volunteering opportunities. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 200, 201, 1, 1B ,74, 52, 2, 3, 3A, 12, 13, 13A
The Lazarus Art Project
The Lazarus Art Project
What is it? An opportunity to explore your creative side with guidance from two artists Pippa Hale and David Hawkins to create a joint piece of art for Leeds. A variety of mediums will be looked at including two and three dimensional art. There will be some excursions. Open to limited and appropriate people accessing St George's Crypt. How do I join? Eligibility criteria may apply, please speak to your coordinator if you are interested in joining.
Rooftop gardening
Rooftop gardening
What is it? As it says in the name, the garden is on a rooftop and feels like a whole world of its' own. Each week, a friendly group come together to maintain the garden, exercise, enjoy the outdoors, harvest the crops and be in good company. We garden in a way that encourages wildlife, doesn't harm the planet and is good for us too! How do I join? For information on joining, please contact Claire on 07821 849 250 or [email protected]. You can also call our office on 0113 219 2727 or email us on [email protected] [...]
Saturday Welcome Cafe
Saturday Welcome Cafe
What is it? Join us at our Saturday Welcome Café for hot beverages, refreshments and nibbles. Talk with a Mental Health Coordinator about what groups and activities you can get involved with at Live Well Leeds. Or just join us for a cuppa and a chat with other service users. All service users welcome! How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 49, 50, 50A, 13, 12, 13A, 36 – bus stops are within 10-minutes walking distance