Organisations & local support groups

 

 

Action for Blind People     https://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk/   0113 386 2800

Action on Hearing Loss   http://www.actiononhearingloss.org.uk/   01733 361199    Textphone 01733 23802

Adult Bereavement Drop-In for Harrogate District   01423 856790  ‘A group for the newly bereaved and those bereaved for up to 2 years’.

Age UK   www.ageuk.org.uk     Drop-in sessions every Tuesday 10.30 – 12md at Harrogate library

Al-Anon/Alateen     www.al-anonuk.org.uk   020 7403 0888    Support for anyone affected by someone else’s drinking

Alcoholics Anonymous           National helpline:  0845 76 97 555 (24hrs)

Alzheimers Society     www.alzheimers.org.uk    Drop-in sessions 1st & 3rd Monday each month 10.30 – 12md at Harrogate library

Arch Mediation Service    http://www.archmediation.co.uk   Tel:  01423 546175    E-mail:   info@archmediation.co.uk

Arthritis Research UK     http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/   0300 790 0400

Blind Veterans UK     http://www.noonealone.org.uk/    0800 389 7979

Bridges  Families and Carers’ Support Services   http://www.bridgessupport.org/    01642 605222  A service for people whose lives are affected by alcohol or drugs

British Heart Foundation (BHF)     http://www.bhf.org.uk/#&panel1-3

Carer’s Resource     www.carersresource.org   01423 500555

Carers UK     www.carersuk.org     0808 808 7777

Citizen’s Advice Service   www.adviceguide.org.uk

Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau   Website link   01423 560840 (message line) 08444 111 444 (advice line)

Ripon Citizens Advice Bureau  Website link     01765  643466 (message line) 08444 111 444 (advice line)

Cinnamon Trust      01736 757900   e-mail: admin@cinnamon.org.uk  ‘The Cinnamon Trust is the national charity for elderly and terminally ill people with pets’.

Crisis Call   www.crisiscallonline.org.uk     0800 501254  ‘Supporting people with mental health problems, their carers, family and friends’.

Dancing for Well-Being   www.dancingforwellbeing.org   01423 531235   e-mail:  info@dancingforwellbeing.org

Dementia Forward   www.dementiaforward.org.uk     01765 601224

Diabetes UK     https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/   0345 123 2399

Drinkline   0800 917 8282   Helpline for your own or someone’s drinking problem

Epilepsy Action     https://www.epilepsy.org.uk/   0808 800 5050

Fit 4 Life    01423 500600 ext 58382  e-mail: natalie.smith@harrogate.gov.uk   A 12 week weight management programme   Click for details

Harrogate & District Diabetes UK    07969 823 753   supports people of all ages who have diabetes and live in Harrogate and surrounding areas. The group holds social, educational and fundraising events throughout the year.

Harrogate Easier Living Project (HELP)   www.harcvs.org.uk/HELP     01423 813098/813090 Supporting older and disabled people to remain independent at home through a range of services.

Harrogate & Ripon Centres for Voluntary Services     www.harcvs.org.uk

Harrogate Homeless Project   www.harrogate-homeless-project.org.uk     01423 566900  Provides ‘safe, secure accommodation for homeless adults in the Harrogate district’.

Harrogate Hard of Hearing Social Group   01423 526133      e-mail: dan@widdowsdl.free-online.co.uk  ‘Helping to overcome the isolation of hearing impairment’.

Lighthouse Project mental health support group for family and friends caring for loved ones. For details  click here

MacMillan Organisation     http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/HowWeCanHelp.aspx   0808 808 0000

Marie Curie Cancer Care     http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/      0800 716 146

MIND     http://www.mind.org.uk/

Multiple Sclerosis Society    www.mssociety.org.uk     07957 659433

Newspaper Reading service   http://www.harrogatetalkingnewspaper.co.uk   or telephone  01423 771243   A free service for those with visual impairment who love Harrogate district news.

North Yorkshire Advocacy Service  01423 547500   helps people who are struggling with the demands of very day life and provides independent advocates to support people with significant difficulties contributing positively to decisions regarding their health and social care.

North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC)     www.nycc.gov.uk

North Yorkshire Horizons in Harrogate offer a range of free, confidential and non-judgemental services for individuals and their families whose lives are affected by drugs and/or alcohol, and who live within North Yorkshire.

Red Cross     www.redcross.org.uk

Rehab for Addiction    https://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk/country-wide/drug-alcohol-rehab-harrogate   Offers support and advice about issues relating to mental health and different types of addiction.

Remap     www.remapharrogateripon.org.uk    Aids and equipment for people with disabilties

Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB)   www.rnib.org.uk  0303 123 9999

St Michael’s Hospice    www.saintmichaelshospice.org     01423 879687

Safe Place scheme     safe places for vulnerable individuals   Follow this link

Samaritans   08457 909090

Silver-line     0800 4 708090    national  24 hour helpline for older people

Stonham home group   www.stonhamhomestay.org.uk   01423 561800/705400  For any general concerns you might have about your living and financial arrangements

Stroke Association    www.stroke.org.uk

Yorkshire Cancer Patient Forum    www.yorkshirecancerpatientforum.co.uk

Yorkshire and Humber Regional Forum on Ageing    http://www.futureyears.org.uk

Yorkshire Spinners (support for vertigo and dizziness sufferers)   Website link