Events for week of 24th March 2025

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]

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? 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? 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? 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

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

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-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

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]

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? 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

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

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? 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,

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]

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? 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? Come along and discuss vitamins, diet, exercise, sleep and how it all interlinks with both physical and mental health. How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Bus routes 49, 50, 50a, 12, 13, 13a, 3a, 2, 3, 36, 91

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]

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. 

What is it? This is a quiet, relaxed group. Each session we have a wellbeing focus which we will talk about, and then will have a related activity for everyone to join in. Places are capped at 8 for each session. Please book in advance. How do I join? For information on joining, please contact Joy on 07940 915 420 or [email protected] You can also contact our Live Well Leeds office on 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes Bus Routes: from Leeds 75, 2, 13 and from Morley 65, 12

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? 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.

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] [...]

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

What is it? Free mental health and wellbeing support group for unpaid carers in diverse community How do I join? For information on joining, please call 0113 219 2727 or email [email protected] Bus routes 38, 39, 7A, 9C, 7