Useful links

Victim Support

Confidential help for victims of crime, witnesses and their family and friends.
0300 303 1971

IDAS

Comprehensive support services to those experiencing or affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence.
24hr national helpline. 0808 2000 247.
E-mail: info@idas.org.uk

York Mind

Advocacy, counselling, support groups and help for individuals, carers and family experiencing mental health issues.
01904 643 364

Royal British Legion

Practical help with most problems for serving and ex-service people, close relatives or dependents.
National 0808 802 80804

Gamcare

Emotional and practical support for gamblers and partners or family.
National 0808 802 1221

Terence Higgins Trust

Practical advice independent of the NHS about all aspects of HIV-AIDS, including testing.
National 0808 802 1221

Macmillan Cancer Support

Advice and information on cancer related problems, including money worries and anxieties at work.
National 0808 808 0000

Salvation Army

Practical help and advice for adult homeless, and referral to other organisations as required.
01904 545 096

Family Lives

Help and support in all aspects of family life, e.g. bullying, toddler tantrums, teenage discipline etc.
National 0808 800 2222

Older Citizens Advocacy York

For people 50+ where representation help is needed, drafting letters or attending hearings.
01904 676 200

York Mental Health Directory

An online directory of independent mental health services in York.

Survive

Supporting survivors of sexual violence

01904 638 813

Samaritans

A helpline that offer listening and support to people and communities in times of need.

116 123

National Self-Harm Network

A forum for anyone suffering for self-harm. 24/7

Harmless

A centre for self-harm and suicide prevention

Queer Peers

A support group, based in York, for those aged between 14-25 which meets online bi-weekly

York LGBT Forum

A local charity in York who work to improve the rights of LGBTQ+ people in York

Switchboard

A helpline who will listen and support you

0800 0119 100

Anna Freud

A helpful resource about mental health and your sexuality and gender

020 7794 2313

York and Selby Crisis Team

Support for anyone suffering from a mental health crisis.

111 and select option 2

York in Recovery

Peer-support, and peer led recovery group. Offering weekly recovery café sessions.

Change Grow Live

York drug and alcohol service

Women Service Map

The UK’s first directory of services for women in contact with the criminal justice system