Many people experience periods of loneliness, social isolation or a loss of purpose following changes in their mental or physical health. Staying connected to others and taking part in meaningful activities can play an important role in recovery and wellbeing.
This page provides information about local support, community activities and services that may help you build connections, improve your wellbeing and regain confidence in everyday life.
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Exercise classes |
Aerobics, strength, Pilates, Couch to 5k plan |
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Language lessons |
Free lessons, app for phone. 30+ languages in bites size sessions |
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100’s of Courses |
Diet & nutrition, Business Management, History, Psychology, IT, etc |
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7 steps to life planning |
Think about the present and where you want to steer your life |
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Job Stress |
Includes working from home, relaxation, handling difficult colleagues |
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Digital and numerical courses |
Free courses |
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First Aid courses |
Free online courses includes CPR |
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Live online courses including arts and crafts |
Log in to join a live seminar. Includes sewing, how to become a journalist, origami. Also languages and work related courses |
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Online library |
Read and borrow books |
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Money saving tips from Martin Lewis |
Mortgages, credit cards, savings, making money work for you |
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Study / Life planner and calendar to print off |
PDF Planner and calendar to print and write on |
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How to cope with self- isolation |
Articles, tips and plans for staying calm at this difficult time |
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Anxiety and panic attacks – self care |
Anxiety and panic attacks – self care |
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Managing debt |
Phone number and online practical solutions and reassurance |
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Managing motivational levels |
Article with links to practical tools and podcasts |
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Happy Place podcasts |
All topics of mental health discussed with various guests in a positive and upbeat manner |
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Professional networking platform |
Find jobs, information about work, network |
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Online community |
Online community to share feelings and experiences |
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Support for employers |
Managing staff with poor mental health at work |
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Social Isolation |
Articles, tips to beat it, links to charities |
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Random Acts of Kindness |
Inspire self by being kind to others |
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Taking care of your own mental health at work |
Tips and tools to support you |
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Anxiety fact sheets |
Phobias, GAD, OCD, Agrophobia |
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Support with drug and alcohol addiction |
Self-referral to online recovery courses |
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Help with suicidal thoughts |
Phone numbers and links to useful agencies |
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How to make a safety plan |
Videos, resources, how to create a safety plan if considering suicide |
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How to support someone with suicidal thoughts |
Advice and facts, resources, links to other helpful agencies |
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Online CBT Therapy |
Only for clients already on IAPT |
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Maintaining good healthy habits |
Binge eating, drinking, useful checklist of alternative ideas |
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Eating Disorders |
Helpline, resources, tips, articles |
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Online exercise classes |
£12.99 pm. Live stream classes, yoga, strength, running |
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High Peak |
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Foodbank and community services |
Emergency food parcels, help into jobs, advice, activities to enable people to mix with others, learn or develop skills etc.
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Safe Space
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Safe Space for anyone struggling with their wellbeing.
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Mental Wellbeing Services |
Community mental wellbeing services designed to support people with mental health problems as well as the wider population.
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Mental Health Charity |
Charity and social enterprise, made up of passionate people, who care about people. A variety of services all across the UK
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Community Arts |
Bringing young and old in the community together through art and nature. |
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Wellbeing Services |
Range of services to help people live better lives including exercise classes and smoking cessation. |
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South Sheffield |
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Mental Health Services |
Mental health services to people in Sheffield. |
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Digital Projects Charity |
Innovative digital and community projects, recognising the untapped strengths of people who’ve experienced mental health challenges. |
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Mental Health Support |
Free mental health support in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment. |
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Mental Health Guide |
The Sheffield Mental Health Guide is an information website aimed at anyone who is struggling in Sheffield. |
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Telephone support |
24/7, Sheffield Telephone Helpline offering emotional support and information to people affected by mental illness |
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Studio for wellbeing |
Helping people improve their body and mind confidence. |
