York and District Mind

Welcome to York and District Mind

Since 1952 we have worked to alleviate mental distress. We do this now by offering information and support, counselling, befriending, support groups and advocacy to the residents of York and District. York and District Mind's website offers mental health information to anyone looking for help and advice. For fast access to information on mental health, go to the help and support page. If you want to visit us please see getting to York and District Mind. Mind's I gives personal views on mental health difficulties and concerns. If you can't find what you're looking for on this site, the links page gives access to a wider range of mental health information. If you want information on recent issues of concern, Mind press releases and news reports, visit the news page. To access information on the projects we run locally, use the buttons on the left.

Latest Developments:

York and District Mind are pleased to develop the Peer Mediation Project. The Mediation Manager will set up a service which teaches young peoples mediation, empowering them to support their peers to address conflict, emotions such as alienation, exclusion or insecurity arising from bullying and other negative situations. A pilot scheme, which initially will offer a training course (of three days' duration) which mirrors the people certification scheme for mediation services. Basic mediation stages and techniques, Negotiation and influencing skills and techniques, Active listening and feedback skills, Conflict resolution skills,How to deliver awareness training.
If you are interested in this project please click here for further information.

Sound Mind Charity Gig: A great chance to go out and enjoy yourself to live music and support a charity by just having fun. For further details please click here for the poster.

Leading local mental health charity York and District Mind has been recognised in a national report as the 69th best social enterprise in the UK. The new RBS SE100 Data Report (1) charts the growth and impact of the UK's top social businesses and is seen as the social enterprise equivalent to the world renowned FTSE100. York and District Mind beat off competition from over 350 national entries to be ranked in the top 100. (Please click link for more).

A	dvocacy
	Supporting you to get the outcome you want by engaging with the services that you need, and ensuring that your voice is heard. We provide you with information, help you to access services, speak up for you at meetings and tribunals, and help you with form filling and letter writing.		more...
	01904 647030	advocacy@yorkmind.org.uk
B	efriending Service (Funded by The National Lottery through Big Lottery Fund)
	Our befriending service, helps those in mental distress who feel disconnected from others to re-engage with a friendly circle of friends. Please contact us for further information.		more...
	01904 466660	befriending@yorkmind.org.uk
C	ounselling Service and Carers Counselling Service
	Help for those with mental health issues, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, eating disorders, abuse and other emotional problems. Specific help for carers looking after relatives, friends or partners with mental health or other emotional issues.		more...
	01904 466690	ccs@yorkmind.org.uk
D	evelopment opportunities through volunteering
	We have a wide range of volunteering roles within the charity organisation. Please click on the links for an application form (pdf or doc) and the equal opportunity form (pdf or doc) or for further information please contact Alice with the email address below.		more...
	01904 647349	alice@yorkmind.org.uk
E	nquiries through our Information Line and Resource project
	A wide range of information on mental health and emotional issues is available to help you. Please call for an informal chat with one of our friendly workers (Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm).		more...
	01904 647349	info@yorkmind.org.uk
F	undraising and research
	We undertake fundraising events and activities and facilitate research projects both to enable greater resources and understanding of issues relating to mental health.
	01904 647014	office@yorkmind.org.uk
G	roups for support and self help
	We offer a number of support groups, currently a Depression and an OCD Support Group. As well as a support group to help women who have experience of complex health needs to find additional support in the community called Reconnect and Recover.		more...
	01904 647349	info@yorkmind.org.uk

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