Support groups for children, young people and families
There is a range of support groups and organisations affiliated with North Yorkshire County Council that cater for a variety of different needs. Below is a selection of websites that children, young people and families may find useful.
If you can't find the site you're looking for and would like further advice about support groups and organisations in your area, contact your local Customer Service Centre, details provided below. Support Groups and OrganisationsThere are a range of both local and national organisations which support people. Telephone Directories have a list of national helplines but if you would like to find out about which organisations operate in your area please contact your local customer service centre.
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- Who Cares Trust
National charity working to improve public care for around 60000 children and young people.
- NSPCC
A leading charity specialising in child protection and the prevention of cruelty to children.
- National Family and Parenting Institute
Independent charity working to support families in bringing up their children.
- Voice of the child in care
Voice is one of the UK's leading voluntary organisations working and campaigning for children and young people in public care.
- Connexions
A service for 13 to 19 year olds on education, training, employment, leisure activities and personal matters
- North Yorkshire Area Child Protection Committee
Multi agency committee co-ordinating child protection arrangements in the county. Contains helpful guidance to children and families about general parenting issues..
- YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the national charity committed to improving the mental health of all children and young people.
- Mind
Mind is a mental health charity in England and Wales, working to promote a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
- Save the Children
Fighting for children in the UK and around the world who suffer poverty, disease, injustice and violence.
- Cruse Bereavement Care
People can contact Cruse if they want to talk about themselves or someone they know who has been affected by a death.
- DrugScope
DrugScope is an independent centre of expertise on drugs.
- Kidscape
Kidscape is a national charity helping to prevent bullying and child abuse. Their website contains information for children, young people, parents and professionals on tackling bullying.
- Hambleton & Richmondshire Carers Centre
Hambleton & Richmondshire Carers Centre will provide advice and support for carers of all ages living in the Hambleton & Richmondshire areas.
- Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource
Scarborough & Ryedale Carers Resource will provide advice and support for carers of all ages living in the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale areas
- Selby Carers Centre
Selby Carers Centre provides information, advice and support for both carers and professionals in Selby, Sherburn and Tadcaster.
- Harrogate and Craven Carers Resource
Harrogate and Craven Carers Resource will provide advice and support for carers of all ages living in the Harrogate and Craven District Council areas.
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Customer services centre (social care enquiries)
Full contact details for the customer services centre, including how to call in personally, can be found below.
social.care@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 034 9410
Fax: 01609 532009
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