Contact the Time Out team:

[email protected]
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01422 345154  

What is Time Out?​

Time Out is Healthy Minds' project for children and young people aged 7-19 across Calderdale. 

We aim to provide accessible, creative and person-centred mental health and emotional wellbeing support for children in our local area. As part of a wider partnership of mental health services, we aim to complement statutory and specialist provision by offering early intervention, peer support and community-based wellbeing activities that reach children where they are - in their schools and communities. 

We are committed to delivering our services in a way that is honest and transparent with the young people and families we work with, that reflects and respects the value of lived experience and that empowers children to develop their own understanding, confidence and coping skills in a safe and nurturing environment. 
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Our services include a programme of early intervention and prevention School Workshops, a 10-week peer support programme for children aged 7 - 11 who are currently awaiting further mental health support or assessment called Holding Space. 

We also partner with local organisations and creatives to provide range of 'Find Your Thing' activities such as arts and crafts, drama, sports and outdoors for young people to take part in out of school. ​The project has been co-designed by young people, who told us that finding something you love to do or connect with – helps to feel good and stay well.

There is also a range of volunteering opportunities to support the delivery of our workshops and activities.

Elland Art Trail 2025 - celebrating children's creativity. Film by Matt Radcliffe Photography.
Funded by Culturedale, with support from Curious Motion, Elland CE School, Elland Hub, Calderdale Libraries and local Elland businesses.

School Workshops
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Holding Space
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Service Aims

• Raise awareness of mental health and emotional wellbeing among children and young people in local primary, secondary schools and further education.
• Provide early intervention support through small group creative wellbeing programmes that build emotional literacy and resilience.
• Support children on waiting lists for further mental health assessment or treatment, reducing the impact of waiting times on their wellbeing. 
• Create inclusive, peer-supported spaces where CYP feel heard, respected and less alone in their experiences. 

• Where funding allows, connect CYP with creative and community activities outside of school that support their long-term wellbeing.​

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Meet the Time Out team:

Kate Edwards
Service Manager - Time Out

​[email protected]

Kira Greenwood
School Booking Coordinator and Project Worker - Time Out

[email protected]