VCSE Power showcase: Caldedale

Unmasked Mental Health

Removing the stigma of mental health one mask at a time.

For 2022 Unmask Mental Heath are continuing cycling challenges but this time they are going to tackle it width ways instead. On September 2nd at 9am they will set off from Blackpool Tower with the aim to get to Whitby Whale Bones in 24 hours. Yes, you heard that right 151 miles and 10,524 feet of climbing in just 24 hours.

If you would like to donate, visit Unmask Mental Health

About Unmask Mental Health

We at Unmasked have all learnt to adjust and live with various mental health issues. Unmasked Mental Health was created with a desire to help others living with mental health issues, those who may be experiencing the same issues and coping with them alone. Our goal is simple, to provide a safe, stable regulated platform, for users to communicate with each other, create bonds and friendships, that they may have potentially missed out on.

With an estimated 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental illness, it's probable that you, or one of your loved ones, could be living with a mental health issue in silence. The chance to talk to a someone like-minded, who maybe experiencing the same issues as you are, can be a real boost to one's confidence and self-esteem.

Unmask have their own app that people can use to connect Unmask Mental Health services and apps

Healthy Minds Calderdale

We are Calderdale's local mental health charity, led by people who have personal experience of emotional distress.

We believe that mental health is one aspect of a person’s life, not what defines them.

With kindness and respect, together we create and provide opportunities for people to understand and build on their strengths to better achieve what they want from their lives.

Found out more about Healthy Minds here

You can also see what Healthy Minds Calderdale are doing for World Mental Health Day here

Walks For Wellbeing
Peer-support outside in the fresh air...

Our Walks for Wellbeing are:

Safe, confidential environments
A space to chat to others and feel supported
Opportunity to get some fresh air and gentle exercise

Boost your mood in the great outdoors by joining your friendly and caring local walking and peer support group.

We run a variety of walks to suit everyone - a free cuppa en route always included!

"Walking is a reason to get out and meet people. It gives you confidence, it did for me!"
- Chris, Volunteer Walk Leader

Memory Lane Cafe

Based in Calderdale, Memory Lane Cafe provides a dementia-friendly environment for people affected by dementia, other memory problems and isolation.

We always have a varied programme of games & crafts, information and support, cakes and conversation, provided by our dedicated team of volunteers, who are always available for a chat and will offer you a very warm welcome. We usually run two cafes per month at each of our venues.

See more about Memory Lane Cafe here.

See below a vidoe for the VAC Listening Project about robotic ats for companionship for people with dementia

Invictus Wellbeing

Our History

Invictus Wellbeing began in 2015 when our founder and CEO faced his own challenges with mental health and realised that they stemmed from his childhood.

He looked into how mental health provision worked and realised that children and young people who were facing challenges were often left on waiting lists for months.

That's why he decided to create Invictus Wellbeing, an organisation that works with the communities of Yorkshire to offer effective mental health support to children and young people.

Since then, we have grown to work at a number of schools across Yorkshire, have helped thousands of young people and have set up various projects that improve the mental health, resilience and wellbeing of our communities.

We became a charity in 2021, allowing us to continue our journey and offer more and more support.

Core Values

INTEGRITY - We are financially responsible, committed to our mission, show honesty and transparency and always work to the benefit of children and young people.

INNOVATION - We are adaptable, dynamic, holistic & empower children and young people to make positive creative change.

COLLABORATION - We work alongside schools, organisations, authorities, children/young people, parents/carers and staff/teachers for the best outcomes.

COMPASSION - We listen and understand problems, concerns and issues and find solutions collaboratively.

Our Vision

"We strive for a stronger mental health and emotional wellbeing model for children and young people; where the only threshold we have is a young person telling us 'I need help'"

Our vision is that every child and young person in the UK, regardless of background has access to the support they want and need.

That support needs to be timely, accessible to all and effective. By acting early, we can reduce the likelihood of more severe issues developing through building resilience and strong, positive mental health

Found out more about Invictus Wellbeing here.

Archway Project

The Arch-Way Project is a charity based in Halifax, West Yorkshire, set up for the purpose of increasing the health and well-being of local communities, especially those living with mental health issues and who are isolated and lonely.

Past Times - Our ‘night out on a Monday afternoon’ provides the opportunity for people of a certain age to have a great time every week. We recreate a 1950’s night club, play bingo and hold a quiz. Free tea and coffee will be brought to your table along with a biscuit but if you want something a little stronger our bar is open. Musicians perform live music from the 50’s. 60’s and 70’s singing all of your favourites and you can dance, sing along and clap to the beat.