Events for week of 16th September 2024

What is it? Open to anyone who wants to increase self esteem and reduce anxiety and depression by engagement in physical exercise and contact with nature. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 38/39 from city centre or 91 from Pudsey

What is it? This is for those who want to find out more about the Live Well Leeds group offer, talk about worries, concerns when attending a group as well as discussing the benefits this has on our wellbeing and mental health! Meet some of our friendly team who facilitate the group and others who are ready to start their group work journey.  How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] or speak to your Live Well Leeds coordinator. Bus routes Bus routes: Roundhay Road: Number – 12, 13    Harehills Lane: [...]

What is it? Our group welcomes LGBTQIA people of all genders for an hour and a half a week to get together and meet other people from the community. We spend our time chatting about different topics relating to mental health, with some hots drinks and biscuits thrown in too! We will also explore a few creative activities whilst we chat. Our group runs weekly for 7 weeks in total. It is a great opportunity to reduce isolation, make some new connections and improve your wellbeing. How do I join? E-mail contact: [email protected] Phone Contact: 0113 [...]

What is it? Weekly art group to encourage mindfulness and therapeutic outcomes through art practice. No experience necessary, and all materials are provided. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Buses 15, 33, 33a, 38, 39, 49, 50, 50a, 91, 670, 757, 760

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.

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 

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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-judgemental group run by a Live Well Leeds Support Coordinator with peer support opportunities throughout. How do I join? E-mail contact: [email protected] Phone Contact: 0113 219 2727 Bus routes Bus routes: 2, 3, 13, 13A, 12, 49, 50, 91, 36, X98/X99

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 

What is it? 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. Khushi is a safe and confidential support service. How do I join? For more information, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]

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

What is it? The purpose of the group is to provide information about social anxiety and explore ways to manage anxiety in social situations. Five sessions of the group are run online, and the last session is in person. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected]

What is it? This Wellbeing Walking group welcomes everyone who can walk up to two miles or over an hour with us on each journey.  It is for those people who appreciate the creation of nature and enjoy the beautiful scenery and love to meet others. This month we will be going to Rodley Nature Reserve & Bramley Fall Park. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Bus number 60

What is it? Grow your own veg and flowers Gain skills and meet people Improve health and wellbeing Make the Abbey grounds beautiful! Nature walks and craft 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]

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]

What is it? A peer-support / social group for clients with a visual impairment. Topics are raised by group members and sessions are facilitated by Jade to ensure everyone has their say and is enjoying themselves! Come & join our positive social group and interact with new people. Held at Leeds Hearing and Sight Loss Service, House 5th Floor, 121-131 Headrow, LS1 5RD. How do I join? For more information & to join, please contact Jade Martin by: telephone on 0113 288 5750 text or Facetime on 07702 940 888 email on [email protected] You can also [...]

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 [...]

What is it? Headspace is a 7 week course which aims to help people maintain and improve wellbeing and mental health  using discussions in a nice and friendly peer support group. We share ideas and insights about things like our sense of identity and  self esteem , connection and isolation, stress and relaxation . Each week we look at a different subject together and learn new tools ,or revisit tried and tested tools that we can use to help ourselves enjoy life more. How do I join? Ring Lucy at Oblong on 0113 245 9610 or [...]

What is it? This is a social group for men who have experienced low level mental health needs. A well-being Check- in followed by friendly chat, but if you are more of a listener that’s fine too. Get support around low level mental health needs. This is a friendly group of men aspiring to enrich their lives by supporting and building each other up. Our food pantry is open for members of the group to make use of. All welcome. How do I join? For information on joining, please call Jill on 07947 304 328  or email  [email protected] [...]

What is it? Our Welcome Café is open to all - come and hot food and drinks, refreshments and nibbles. You can have a chat with a Mental Health Coordinator, get practical support, find out about the different groups and activities you can get involved with at Live Well Leeds. Or just join us for a cuppa, a game of pool 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 Bus 15, 16, 16A, 86 [...]

What is it? Wellbeing group for women. Peer support group for women of all ages. Learn coping strategies to improve your mental health and socialise with women who for whatever reason are struggling with low level mental health issues such as anxiety, low mood, social isolation etc. Learn new skills and make friendships along the way. How do I join? For information on joining, please call Jill on 07947 304 328  or email  [email protected] Bus routes Buses 2, 12, 13, 13A and 75

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

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] [...]