Healthwatch York provides an information and signposting service to help you understand and access health and social care services in York.
There are a number of organisations in York who provide information and advice on issues relating to health, social care and wellbeing. We have listed some of the places we refer to the most.
Mental Health Crisis Line York
It is important to get help quickly if you are in a crisis situation. Call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option for urgent help and to request an immediate assessment to identify the best course of action or get help from 111 online
The Samaritans
Offering emotional support for anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts or just wanting to talk to someone
York Mind
York Mind provide a wide range of support and activities for people experiencing mental ill health, as well as signposting people to other sources of support
Citizens Advice York
Free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone who lives or works in York on a range of issues including welfare benefits, money, employment, housing and homelessness, immigration, consumer issues, relationship breakdown and other legal matters.
Raise York
The Raise York website contains a wealth of information to support parents, carers, children, young people and anyone who works with children, young people and families.
York Carers Centre
Working in partnership with carers, statutory and voluntary organisations to ensure carers in York have access to confidential information, advice and support.
First Call 50+ Age UK York
A free signposting and information service for people aged 50 and over, living in the City of York. Putting you in touch with services you need to remain safe, healthy and independent in your own home.
Dementia Forward
Dementia Forward provides information, advice and support and is the route to many other services specifically aimed at reducing social isolation and increasing wellbeing for both the person diagnosed and their family.
Social Prescribing - Primary Care Link Workers
Primary Care Link Workers are social prescribers based in GP surgeries across York. Often people access their GP for what is primarily a social issue, such as loneliness, isolation or financial problems. Social prescribers work to address the root cause of these difficulties, will work alongside you, get to know you, and help to provide an alternative to medical intervention.
Live Well York
You can use this website to find helpful information and advice, discover hundreds of local groups and activities and find out what events are happening across York.
Yormind
A website for young people in York about getting the right help and support with your mental health. Includes information about mental health conditions, how to manage your own thoughts and feelings, and advice on helping someone else.
Community Pharmacy
Community Pharmacy offer a wide range of health services including: healthy start vitamins scheme, needle exchange service and help to stop smoking.