A list of charities and support groups to help young people. Whatever you’re going through, there is always someone who can help.
Beat’s helpline is open 365 days a year from 9am–midnight during the week, and 4pm–midnight on weekends and bank holidays.
Does your child have any degree of deafness? Or are you a deaf parent of a hearing child? Lollipop offer free social activities for children and young people aged 0 – 25 in York and North Yorkshire who have any degree of deafness from mild to profound, or who have parent/s who are deaf.
Lollipop gives members access to a deaf peer group to help build confidence, self esteem and promote a sense of belonging. Activities can involve the whole family or different age groups and provide opportunities for members to socialise and meet and professionals working with children and young people with deafness.
Become a member of Lollipop for free, meet new people with the support of our activity leaders, catch up with your Lollipop friends and join in with fun and varied activities. There are sessions for various age groups and communication support is always available (BSL and/or live captions).
We are open and running in-person group activities including specialist creative workshops, music workshops, bowling etc. Visit our website and follow us on Facebook for the latest information.
MyTime Therapies is a service for children (7+) and adults to help overcome any unwanted thoughts or feelings that are having a negative impact on your life.
These can include feelings of;
With over 15 yrs experience of working with children in education and adults in therapeutic services MyTime Therapies offers hypnosis as well as massage (or both if required) to release any mental and physical issues that you or your child may be experiencing.
I also offer Hypnobirthing.
Please see my website for further details.
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Park Psychology Services provide specialist autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults, and we also undertake cognitive and learning disability assessments. Alongside this, we also offer therapeutic support for people following a diagnosis, or for those who self-identify as neurodivergent.
Our team includes Clinical Psychologists, Speech and Language Therapists, and Consultant Psychiatrists. We are professionals who have worked both privately and within NHS services for a number of years. We also have personal experience of neurodivergence and know how difficult the process of seeking and having an assessment can be. We complete NICE Guideline compliant assessments and provide detailed reports that include comprehensive recommendations. For children, we are able to refer you onto our private Consultant Psychiatrist if you wish to explore medication options following an ADHD diagnosis. You are also able to share the report with NHS services to seek this support, too.
It matters to us that people are able to access the support that is right for them, and we are proud to be able to provide much-needed assessment and therapeutic support to our community. If you think we might be able to help, please get in touch with us.
If you are worried about your child or young person’s mental wellbeing, then we are here with the support your family needs.
We understand that seeking therapy can be daunting and that taking the first step can be challenging. At The Retreat Clinics we have over 200 years’ experience in supporting children, young people and adults with their mental health and neurodiversity. Our team of trained experts will work together with you and your family to design a bespoke and flexible treatment that is tailored to work best for the mental health needs of your child or young person.
We provide a range of therapy for children and young people aged 5 to 17 at our welcoming centre in Strensall, York, which has been purposely created to make therapy a safe, fun, and engaging experience for all children and our facilities include a kitchen, chill-out rooms, a sensory integration room and more.
We also provide therapy for both children and adults at our clinics in York, Manchester and also online, so you can access therapy from the comfort of your own home if you need.
York Family Information Service is a free and impartial service for parents and carers who have children aged 0 – 19 years old (or up to 25 years old if the child has additional needs or disabilities). We provide information on anything to do with family life in York including, Ofsted registered childcare, ways to reduce childcare costs, baby, toddler groups and activities, support services, young people and much more. We operate on an ask anything basis, so whatever your question, get in touch and we will try and help you.
Please ring: 01904 554444
Text (only) 07786 202241
York Mind exists in order to promote recovery from mental ill-health, emotional well-being and
independent living.
Our services include: Advocacy, Counselling, Young Peoples services, an employment programme called Action Towards Inclusion, Training, Self-Help Groups and an activities programme which offers a wide range of activities. Please contact us or see our website for up-to-date info about our services.
We provide free legally based confidential and impartial information, advice and support (IAS) about matters relating to special educational needs and disabilities.
Advice can be provided to children and young people aged 0-25 years with SEND and also to their parents/carers to provide opportunities through carrying out individual casework where required, so that they have impartial information about their legal rights that empowers them to express their views and helps them to understand and apply their rights in matters including exclusions, complaints, SEN processes and SEND Appeals; and make informed choices about their education, health and care outcomes.
SENDIASS is a statutory service, provided in house with the City of York Council and operates at arms-length from the local authority.
Brook provide wellbeing and sexual health support aimed at under 25’s. Their website has lots of useful information about contraception, relationships, staying safe online and much more.
A confidential text messaging service to young people aged 11-18 across North Yorkshire.
By texting the service on 07520 631168 you will be able to receive confidential advice, support and signposting from a wellbeing worker within one working day via text.
Young people can text BUZZ US about any mental health or wellbeing concerns such as low mood, stress, eating problem, self harm, anxiety or self esteem. When you text the service the wellbeing worker will get back to you within one working day.
The service is open Monday – Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4.30pm (excluding Bank Holidays).
T: 07520 631168
Club Wilber is a group run by Wilberforce Trust to provide adapted activities, events and trips that are suitable for visually impaired children and their siblings from the ages of 0 to 25 years.
If you would like to join Club Wilber call Sarah.
T: 01904 760037
I am an experienced, registered Clinical Psychologist offering online therapy to adults and young people over 16. I work with people to develop a deep understanding of difficulties, and together we find a way through those difficulties. Search ‘Rivers Psychology York’ for more information and email address for contact.
T: 07772 692365 (please leave a voicemail)
FRANK gives honest information about drugs with information about dealing with peer pressure, what to do in an emergency and what to do if you’re worried about someone. You can contact FRANK through their website using live chat, text, call or email for friendly, confidential advice.
If you’re looking for information about staying safe online, there’s lots of useful information on this website. Find information on protecting yourself and your devices as well as useful information about dealing with social media/networking.
Compassionate online counselling for York women and teens. I offer support for various difficulties including anxiety, depression, loss, relationships, self esteem, self harm, transitions and trauma. BACP Accredited, 17 years experience. No obligation introductory chat. Call 07484 321714 in confidence.
I have experience of working with clients facing anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief, relationship and family difficulties, self-harm/suicide ideation and many of the difficult, seemingly impossible moments that life can throw at us.
Acomb, York
T: 07845409902
I have been lucky to assist at several births in the past with my acupuncture and kinesiology skills, and now have updated with doula training with the fabulous When Push Comes To Shove.
I am also a trained mentor, working with the Five Elements from Chinese Medicine, and incorporating Flower Essences for all ages in my individual work.
The Island is a well-established charity supporting some of our most disadvantaged, vulnerable and isolated children and young people to realise their potential through positive mentoring relationships and activities.
Our vision is to support, guide and positively influence the lives of every single young person in York, regardless of their socio-economic circumstances or life experiences.
The Island, Regus House, Oakdale Rd, Tower Ct, York, YO30 4XL
T: 01904 628449
Essential support for ages 13-25. A free, confidential service to help you make informed choices about your wellbeing using articles/videos on their website or you can call, email or live chat them too.
We are a charity in York that supports all unpaid carers in the city from age 5 upwards. An unpaid carer is anyone who helps and supports someone else because of ill health, disability or addiction. We’re here to help carers with one to one help, advice and information, groups and events. For young carers age 5 to 18 who care for a member of their family, we have regular youth groups, we work with schools and provide one to one support sessions. We also help parents who care for a child with disabilities, providing someone to talk to and specialised advice about rights, benefits and other useful information.
Please get in touch on 01904 715 490
Young lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people will often be isolated. This fortnightly social group will help with your confidence and you will meet friends who are like you.
The Woodshop Margate Lane, YO30 7BJ
T: 07771 931335
