- The Thrive Bradford website is new website to help young people (11 to 18 years) navigate their teenage years
- It is an easy-to-use website that you can signpost young people to for advice and support, and real stories from people like them
- The website covers a wide range of issues including: friends and relationships; self-confidence; sex and sexuality; life choices; curiosity and addiction; self-harm and how to get support
The Thrive Bradford website has been developed by young people for young people by Barnardo’s, in partnership with Bradford City CCG and our Trust.
Resources for young people
Housing/Homelessness:
Housing Options
General number 01274 435999
Out of hours 01274 381990 (after 5pm)
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/housing/help-with-housing-and-homelessness/the-housing-options-service/
Well-springs Together
This provides details of where food is served for free or on a pay as you feel basis within Bradford. No referral is required.
www.cuf.org.uk/wellsprings-together-bradford
Bradford Cares
This is an independent organisation that offers a good source of information on homelessness. It provides an online resource that identifies available and relevant help and support.
www.streetsupport.net/Bradford
Volunteering
Bradford Volunteer Centre
01274 7254341
Perkin House, 82 Grattan Road, Bradford BD1 2LU
Employment/Training
Aspire-I
Connexions
www.connexionsbradfordhttp://www.virtualconnexionsbradford.co.uk/Vacancies.aspx
Money/Benefits
DEBT
StepChange – Debt help and Support www.stepchange.org – 0800 138 111
CapDebt – Debt help and support www.capuk.org – 01274760720
Leisure
Bradford Leisure Card
Formally known as passport to leisure card
https://www.bradford.gov.uk/sport-and-activities/membership-and-prices/bradford-leisure-card/
Family/Relationships
Relate
Bradford Trident Business Centre, 11 Edward Street, Bradford BD4 7BH 01274 726096
(Deals with relationship counselling)
Bullying
Off the Record
www.bradfordcounsellingservices.org.uk
17 Dale St, Bradford BD1 4HT 01274 733080
Provide free confidential counselling to young people from the age of 13
Health & Wellbeing
Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service
01274 385529
01274 435750
Bridge Project
01274 723863
35 Salem St, Bradford BD1 4QH
Monday – Friday 9.30am – 5.30pm
The priorities for Bridge are to work with individuals, families, partners and communities to improve people’s lives in a sustainable way, recognising that solutions are often complex and need to address a range of issues.
Childline
0800 1111 (free)
Provide support and advice for young people up to the age of 18.
Mind
Infoline: 0300 123 3393
Open Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm (except bank holidays)
Self Harm
Support for those impacted by self-harm www.selfharm.co.uk
Sexual Health
Locala
Tel: 0303339500
Barnardo’s Turnaround Service
Child sexual exploitation