Eating Disorders

A website dedicated to Eating Disorders. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

Child Bereavement UK 

Provides information & support to families when a child is bereaved. https://www.childbereavementuk.org/

Wellbeing

Childline  

  • A free, private and confidential service where you can talk about anything. 
  • Helpline: 0800 1111  
  • 1-2-1 web chat: www.childline.org.uk 

Freephone: Crisis Line- York

  • A free phone line, open 24/7. Offering support for anyone in a mental health emergency.
  • 111 – option 2

Samaritans

  • A free phone line, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Offering emotional support for anyone.
  • 116 123
  • jo@samaritans.org
  • www.samaritans.or/branches/york

The Mix 

  • Support service for young people aged up to 25 years old. Help you take on any challenge you’re facing – from mental health to money, homelessness to finding a job. 
  • 24/7 text helpline: Text THEMIX to 85258
  • www.themix.org.uk  

Young Minds 

  • Text YM to 85258 Open 24/7 
  • Parents Free Helpline: 0808 802 5544 Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4pm 
  • www.youngminds.org.uk 

York CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services)

  • When a child or young person’s mental health begins to impact their everyday life, the CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service) team can support, help and advise.  
  • 01904 420950

York Mind Young People’s Services at York Mind 

Offer services for young people aged 9 to 25 experiencing difficulties with their emotional wellbeing. 

Contact the service at: 

  • ypcounselling@yorkmind.org.uk
  • 01904 643364 option 2 
  • office@yorkmind.org.uk 
  • www.yorkmind.org.uk/how-we-help/ young-peoples-service 

Homelessness

SASH 

  • Helps young people in York, aged 16-25 who are facing homelessness.  
  • 03300 562 259
  • www.sash-uk.org.uk 

York Young Persons Drug & Alcohol Service

Change Grow Live – Drug and Alcohol Service

The Gate is for young people aged 25 and under in York, they offer support for anybody who is concerned about their own, or somebody else’s, drug or alcohol use.

Contact: 01904 464 680 (9am-5pm Mon-Fri)
or email: the gateyork@cgl.org.uk