Opportunities for free/funded activities & referrals with Space to Breathe

We are often contacted to ask what opportunities we have to support people which are free to access or funded. This page summaries all the current opportunities and gives you access to referral details. Scroll down to find more, or use these navigation buttons.

There are a number of ways to access support from Space to Breathe:

1. Work with us to develop a referral pathway (see below or use the button)

2. Access an existing funded route such as Men’s Mental Wellbeing Programme - below (funded by Sheffield Council.)

3. Access a pathway based on a local area like our This is Us: Burngreave & Pitsmoor work.

4. Access a Primary Care or NHS related referral. If you’re from Primary Care, Sheffield Health Partnership University or other Community Mental Health providers, email us and we’ll make sure you have the details.

5. Join the Wellbeing Community - a free support network for anyone on a recovery journey.

6. Access digital and online resources such as our Carers pages and our free Space to Breathe app. Use our website to find events and latest courses and Yoga offers.

Men’s Mental Wellbeing Project

In 2026/27 we are working hard to support Men’s Mental Health. We have 20 spaces to support men one to one who are otherwise not getting mental health and wellbeing support that they need. These places are free but offered on a first come, first served basis. Offer is for emotional stabilisation, peer support and simple counselling (6 sessions.) To refer use the form below.

We are also offering a number of group activities for men to support their mental wellbeing. Check out the latest below.

We are very grateful to Sheffield City Council for funding this work.

BURNGREAVE AND PITSMOOR EMOTIONAL WELLBEING SUPPORT SERVICES

Through local “This is Us” funding, Space to Breathe is providing a year-long project of support for local people in Burngreave and Pitsmoor to support their emotional wellbeing. This free service for residents (anyone with an S3 or S4 postcode) will include:

• One to one support

• Wellbeing courses

• Monthly Mindfulness sessions

• Weekly “Crafting Calm” groups focused on wellbeing and arts

• Women’s Restorative Yoga sessions

We believe this is vital work for the area. Burngreave & Pitsmoor face some of the highest health inequalities in Sheffield with residents often reporting higher levels of stress. long-term illness and mental health challenges. We want to focus our efforts on providing residents with the full range of Space to Breathe services in convenient locally delivered groups.

You can refer yourself or be referred by someone else using the link below.

We will be running specific groups and events and details of those are below.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to get in touch by emailing us at info@spacetobreatheuk.com.

We are very grateful to the This Is Us fund for supporting this work.

Establishing a Referral Pathway with Space to Breathe

Organisations can establish a referral pathway with Space to Breathe. This can enable us to adapt our services to link them to the people you work with, and to ensure we understand the needs of the individuals you care for and how we can help.

In order to do this, we’d be grateful if you could complete a short form (below) and we will then make contact to arrange a meeting and organise the pathway. This form asks what you needs might be, what part of our work connects with you and whether there is any way we can finance any referrals through donations, grants or through partnership.

Please note that we can include any of our services and approaches into a referral pathway. This can include Yoga, Mindfulness and Meditation, Emotional Regulation and Counselling services. However, there are some criteria which need to be applied when referring:

Sadly, some of our services may not be appropriate if a person is

- experiencing PTSD symptoms (eg. flashbacks, physical sensations)

- are in an agitated state where stillness and quiet would prove difficult

- are under the influence of drugs or alcohol

- have profound communication or physical difficulties

In these settings we believe a group class may not be the best environment to begin their practice with us. In these circumstances we would encourage you to get in touch so we can have a conversation about the person’s needs, strengths and wishes. We may be able to explore working together.

Who we work with

Space to Breathe has existing or previous referral pathways with:

Free Wellbeing Check-Ins

We are pleased to offer free 30 min Wellbeing Check-Ins for anyone who’d appreciate someone to talk to about their wellbeing and the impact current events are having.

These check-ins are available to anyone in the UK.

• Maybe you work for a school and are finding adapting to new ways of working challenging.

• Maybe you’re worried about the future and experiencing anxiety in a way you’ve not e

• Maybe you’re worried about the future and experiencing anxiety in a way you’ve not experienced before.

• Maybe you’re running a business and finding the current circumstances very stressful.

• Maybe you’ve struggling listening to the news and hearing a lot of tough issues discussed and debated.

All of our team are Mental Health First Aid trained and able to offer pre-clinical support to anyone who’d like to talk. These sessions focus on:

• Listening to you and your story.

• Providing support.

• Signposting to effective support and further help where needed.

• Discussing a plan for hope to manage the stresses you’re feeling.

If you’d like to book an appointment just get in touch below.