Self Referrals and Support

Cruse Bereavement Support

Cruse Bereavement Care is the leading national charity for bereaved people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Website: www.cruse.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 808 1677

Carers UK

Carers UK is the leading national charity for carers across the UK, dedicated to ensuring they're recognized, valued, and supported.

Website: www.carersuk.org

Telephone: 0808 808 7777

Self Referral

Compass Phoenix

Compass Phoenix supports children and young people in North Yorkshire with their mental health and wellbeing through tailored support, guidance, and a confidential helpline.

Website: compass-uk.org/services/compass-phoenix

Telephone: 01904 661916 or 0800 008 7452

Support

0-6 Children’s Service (Health Visiting) – North Yorkshire

The role of the Growing Healthy North Yorkshire Health Visiting Service in North Yorkshire is to protect and promote the health and wellbeing of children under six and their families.

Website: www.hdft.nhs.uk/services/childrens-services/0-5-childrens-service-ny

Telephone: 0300 303 0916

Childline

Website: www.childline.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 11 11

PAPYRUS - suicide prevention in young people 

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Telephone: 0800 068 4141

Young Minds Parents Helpline

Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline

Telephone: 0808 802 5544

Self Referral

North Yorkshire Horizons

North Yorkshire Horizons is a drug and alcohol recovery service provided on behalf of North Yorkshire County Council.

Website: nyhorizons.org.uk

Telephone: 08000 14 14 80

Support

Alcoholics Anonymous 

Wesbite: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Narcotics Anonymous 

Website: helpline.ukna.org

Telephone: 0300 999 1212

Primary Eye Care 

Primary Eye Care provide NHS funded eye care services across large parts of England. The services are available from the majority of local opticians, from the smallest independent practice to the largest national chains.

Website: primaryeyecare.co.uk

Self Referral

York and Selby Talking Therapies

Talking therapies, or psychological therapies, are effective and confidential treatments delivered by fully trained and accredited NHS practitioners. They can help with common mental health problems like stress, anxiety and depression. 

Website: yorkandselbytalkingtherapies.co.uk


Support

CALM - suicide prevention

Website: www.thecalmzone.net

Telephone: 0800 58 58 58

Mind - general mental health

Website: www.mind.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 102 1234

No Panic - anxiety-based disorders

Website: nopanic.org.uk

Telephone: 0844 967 4848

PAPYRUS - suicide prevention in young people 

Website: www.papyrus-uk.org

Telephone: 0800 068 4141

Samaritans - suicide prevention

Website: www.samaritans.org

Telephone: 116 123

SHOUT - general mental health

Website: giveusashout.org

Text SHOUT to 85258

Suicide Prevention UK

Website: spuk.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 587 0800

Self Referral

YorSexual Health 

If you’re looking for information about sexual health and contraception services in York and North Yorkshire, YorSexual Health can help. They offer confidential, free and friendly services that are available to everyone.

Website: www.yorsexualhealth.org.uk

Telephone: 01904 721111

Support

Family Planning Association

Family Planning Association are a sexual health charity, that give straightforward information and support on sexual health, sex and relationships to everyone in the UK.

Website: www.fpa.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 7123

Self Referral

Living Well Smoke Free

If you or someone you know wants to stop smoking, the Living Well Smoke Free expert advisors can help. They will meet anyone from the age of 12 who lives or works in North Yorkshire or is registered with a GP in the county.

Website: www.northyorks.gov.uk/healthy-living/stopping-smoking

Telephone: 01609 797272

Alternatively, click here to find stop smoking services near you.

Domestic Abuse

National Domestic Abuse Helpline 

Women can call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline for confidential, non-judgemental information and support

Website: www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 2000 247

Respect Men's Advice Line

Men can call Respect Men's Advice Line for non-judgemental information and support

Website: mensadviceline.org.uk

Telephone: 0808 8010 327

Galop

If you identify as LGBTQ+ you can call Galop for emotional and practical support

Website: www.galop.org.uk

Telephone: 0800 999 5428

Employment and Finance

ACAS

Free advice on employment law, HR processes and good practice at work.

Website: www.acas.org.uk

Telephone: 0300 123 1100

National Debt Helpline

A trusted debt advice charity offering free, independent support. If you’re struggling with debt, they're here to help.

Website: nationaldebtline.org

Telephone: 0808 808 4000