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Wellbeing service for young deaf people

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Support for deaf children and young people

Are you age 11-17? Are you feeling a little bit low? Have you seen or experienced something that did not make you feel safe? Do you think that talking to someone might help with your confidence? Are you feeling unsure about things?

If something difficult happens to you, it can make things harder for you later on in your life. At SignHealth we want everybody to be safe and healthy, and achieve anything they want to.

Our team offer

We have a wellbeing support service for deaf young people. You can let us know you would like help. When we receive your support request, we will have a look, and will let you know what we can do. If we can support you, we will offer a few sessions online or in person depending on where you live.

We can support with general wellbeing and things you might need to talk through.

We cannot help with personal care or provide a service where you need someone with you to attend places.

We are not an emergency service and we cannot deal with very serious things. If it is an emergency, please tell someone who can support you straight away. Or view our list of other organisations that offer support.

We encourage you to let someone in your family or a teacher or wellbeing officer at your school or college know about how you are feeling too. They can also help you fill in the support request referral form.

It is very important that your private information like your name, address and phone number is kept private or safe. We will not share this information with other people unless we have to. We will keep your information in a secure place.

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One to One Wellbeing Support - SignHealth

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Are you feeling a little bit low? Is there something you want support with? We offer 1:1 support for deaf children and young people.

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To access HOPELINE247 with a qualified NRCPD-registered BSL interpreter:

Call by clicking the 'Connect Now' button or by visiting:

https://connect.interpreterslive.co.uk/papyrus

Your call will be placed in a queue and answered by a crisis line interpreter as soon as possible.

You can also email interpreterslive@signsolutions.uk.com to receive a unique link to call the service via an interpreter, available Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. On-demand service runs 7 days a week from 8am–8pm.

If further assistance is required, a HOPELINE247 Adviser will arrange a follow-up time with BSL support.

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Thinking of suicide?

Are you, or is a young person you know, not coping with life? For confidential suicide prevention advice contact HOPELINE247.

My whole way of thinking has changed. I feel positive about my future and the people around me. I'm now looking forward to the future and helping others just like me!

Thank you so much for the incredible support PAPYRUS and HOPELINE247 has given me. You helped me in that moment and it kept me alive.

I intend to continue to fundraise for and promote PAPYRUS. I am so proud and humbled to be involved with a wonderful charity, and to have received the support that I have.

Having been personally bereaved by suicide I understand the importance and need for our charity. I am surrounded by others who are as passionate as I am about saving lives.

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Our latest news

Stay up to date with PAPYRUS; our news section is regularly updated with helpful advice and guidance, as well as information about our upcoming events and campaigns. If you have any questions or queries please get in touch.

Our upcoming events

Please see below some of our upcoming and exciting events including fundraisers and charity events we will be attending. For more information please get in touch.

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Papyrus UK Suicide Prevention | Prevention of Young Suicide

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PAPYRUS UK is a charity for the prevention of young suicide (under 35) in the UK | Call PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141 Now

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Text 'Shout' to 85258 for text support

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24/7

You can text us any time, day or night.

Confidential

Your messages with us are confidential and anonymous.

Free

It is free to text Shout from all major mobile networks in the UK.

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Donations doubled in the Big Give Christmas Challenge

Simply support Shout's Big Give campaign by midday on 5 December, and your donation will be doubled!

Can you help us hit our match funding target of £50,000 and support a further 5,000 people this winter?

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Ways to cope with upsetting events in the news

If you're feeling overwhelmed, anxious or sad about what's going on in the news, know that you're definitely not alone. Here are some actions we can take to help us cope better through times like this.

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Online resources and support

However you're feeling right now, you don't have to face it alone. We're here to support you with your mental health.

Take a look at our resources, information and support, find further help or reach out to one of our volunteers.

Resources for you

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Shout - UK's 24/7 Crisis Text Service for Mental Health Support

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Shout 85258 is the UK's first 24/7 text service for anyone in crisis. Get free, confidential mental health support anytime, anywhere. Text 'SHOUT' to 85258.

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Lots of useful resources about being a young person

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Essential support for under 25s

The Mix is the UK's leading support service for young people. We are here to help you take on any challenge you're facing - from mental health to money, from homelessness to finding a job, from break-ups to drugs. Talk to us via our online community, on social, through our free, confidential helpline or our counselling service.

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The Mix - Essential support for under 25s

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The Mix: 0808 808 4994 - Free information and support for under 25s in the UK. Get advice about sex, relationships, drugs, mental health, money & jobs.

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Useful information around mental health for young people

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YoungMinds | Mental Health Charity For Children And Young People

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YoungMinds are a mental health charity for children, young people and their parents, making sure all young people can get the mental health support they need.

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Free, safe and anonymous online mental health service

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Whatever's on your mind, we're here - Togetherall

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Need urgent help? Contact one of these crisis support services

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They help young people with eating disorders. They have a webchat - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/one-to-one-web-chat/ if you need to talk to someone.

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Struggling with an eating disorder? Caring for someone who is? Beat is here to support you.

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They offer help and resources - you can use VRS or text to talk to a counsellor at Childline

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Dial House, Chapel Street, Halton, Leeds

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Overnight support for those living in Leeds and the surrounding area

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Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service are part of a network of mental health services in Leeds. We liaise with and undertake joint work with other services, while maintaining our identity as an innovative, service user led voluntary sector organisation.

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Dial House, Chapel Street, Halton, Leeds

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Open every day of the year: Mon–Fri 3.30pm–2am; Sat-Sun 6pm–2am

Teen Connect is a helpline for 11–18 year-olds living in the Leeds area. We can offer up to an hour of support either by phone, text or online chat. You can have up to an hour with one of our trained staff each night to talk about what you’re going through.

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Our service is confidential. That means we won't tell anyone else that you called us or what you talked about in your support. The only time we might have to pass something on is if you told us about something that either put you or someone else at immediate risk of serious harm.

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Website - Bradford and Craven Autism service

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Website - Bradford and Craven Autism service

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM is a free service for autistic adults in the Bradford, Airedale and Wharfedale and Craven areas who receive little or no funded support. We are part of The Advonet Group, an independent advocacy charity in Leeds.

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Bradford and Craven Autism AIM runs peer support and help to access health services for autistic adults in the Bradford area.

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Onward House, 2 Baptist Place, Bradford BD1 2PS

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Specialist Autism Services has worked exclusively for and with adults (18+) on the autism spectrum and their families since 1999. We are a non-profit organisation that works with the charity Sacar to provide autism specific services across the Yorkshire region.

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Specialist Autism Services delivers a strengths based Autism specific personalised learning programme, to develop social, communication and employment skills which empower our members to engage with new opportunities, make informed choices, achieve their goals, maximising independence and inclusion.

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The Old School House, Wrose Brow Road, Shipley

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Specialist Autism Services has worked exclusively for and with adults (18+) on the autism spectrum and their families since 1999. We are a non-profit organisation that works with the charity Sacar to provide autism specific services across the Yorkshire region.

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Specialist Autism Services delivers a strengths based Autism specific personalised learning programme, to develop social, communication and employment skills which empower our members to engage with new opportunities, make informed choices, achieve their goals, maximising independence and inclusion.

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Specialist Autism Services has worked exclusively for and with adults (18+) on the autism spectrum and their families since 1999. We are a non-profit organisation that works with the charity Sacar to provide autism specific services across the Yorkshire region.

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Specialist Autism Services delivers a strengths based Autism specific personalised learning programme, to develop social, communication and employment skills which empower our members to engage with new opportunities, make informed choices, achieve their goals, maximising independence and inclusion.

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West Yorkshire ADHD peer support groups

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Peer Support Groups | West Yorkshire ADHD Support Group

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Website - Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS trust

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Website - Rotherham, Doncaster and South Humber NHS trust

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The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) service assists adults who suspect they have symptoms of ADHD and seek support for their wellbeing.

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) – Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH)

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The attention deficit hyperactivity disorder service supports adults who suspect they have symptoms and need help with their wellbeing.

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Doncaster Deaf Trust, Leger Way, Doncaster

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An innovative specialist employability service for those who are deaf/hard of hearing and also those who are neuro-diverse, which inspires and makes a difference.

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Specialist Employability Support | Doncaster Deaf Trust

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Supporters and partners of Aspire to Be officially open the service's new healthcare room. (From L to R) Sharnika Reid from Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division, Pippa Proctor from South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, Josh Fonton-Hawkes from Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division, Liam Bawden from Doncaster Junior Lawyers Division and Fiona Leahy from the NHS South Yorkshire Integrated Care Board.

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Website - Services for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults

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Website - Services for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults

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They provide

Advice, guidance and information

Help people to become more independent

Equipment/adaptations to the home

Social work support for individuals and families

Drop-in service below:-

Advice/Information

Deaf Community Centre, Milton Walk, St James Street, Doncaster DN1 3QG,  - March-December only -  Held every two weeks Monday - 10.30am-11.30am

Civic Building, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU - Tuesday 1pm-4.30 pm

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The Sensory Team provide services for adults with a hearing impairment.

What we provide

Advice, guidance and information

Help people to become more independent

Equipment/adaptations to the home

Social work support for individuals and families

Specialist needs assessment

The first stage will be an assessment of your needs. If you are eligible for services because of risks to your independence and safety, you will be offered support, advice or services to assist you.

How to contact us
Drop-in service below:-
Advice/Information

Deaf Community Centre, Milton Walk, St James Street, Doncaster DN1 3QG, - March-December only - Held every two weeks Monday - 10.30am-11.30am

Civic Building, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU - Tuesday 1pm-4.30 pm
By Post:
Sensory Team

Adults Health, Well Being and Culture

The Martin Wells Centre

Thompson Avenue

Edlington

DONCASTER DN12 1JD

Telephone: 01302 737701

Textphone: 18001 01302 737701

WhatsApp or SMS: 07979 031116

Email: sensory.team@doncaster.gov.uk
All phone lines and text messages will be responded to between 9 am - 5 pm, in an emergency contact Adult Social Services Out of Hours on 03000 218996, or suitable emergency service.
If you require information in another language please ask about our interpreting service.

Interpreting Service

An independent British Sign Language / Lip speaking, Deaf / Blind interpreting service is available.

Contact: Clarion UK

Voice: 01763 291211

Phone/Text/WhatsApp: 07713082716

Skype: Clarion UK - Doncaster
Web: Email: doncaster@clarion-uk.com www.clarion-uk.com/doncaster

Clarion Doncaster Welcome Pack3

Download (1.75MB - PDF)

Clarion Doncaster Poster

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Hearing Aid Services
Replacement batteries supplied by post: - Contact Hearing Centre
Hearing aids are provided by the National Health Service. Contact your doctor who may refer you to Hearing Rehabilitation Centre, Sandringham Surgery, Level 1, Sandringham Road, Intake, Doncaster DN2 5JH.

If you already have a Health Service hearing aid there is:-

Repair service by appointment only: at Hearing Rehabilitation Centre, Sandringham Road. You can access this service by voice (01302) 644950, Textphone 07796174900 or email at dbth.hearing.rehab@nhs.net
By Appointment only
Citizens Advice - Deaf Advice Service

Civic Office, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU

(Available Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Contact us:

Email: deaf@citizensadvice-doncasterborough.org

Or

Phone: 07378905716 (TEXT ONLY)

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Services for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults - City of Doncaster Council

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The Sensory Team provide services for adults with a hearing impairment.

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We are a charity, established over 100 years ago, solely for the purpose of assisting, empowering and providing inclusivity to the Deaf Community of Hull and East Yorkshire

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On site we provide, a community centre for the Deaf community and their families, we have a sports hall, a fully licensed bar, a chapel, a billiards room, TV lounge and sizable kitchen, all available for the Deaf community to use. We also have staff that can assist you with welfare and communication issues and regular visits from the Sensory team, (the team of social workers who work with people who have a sensory loss), and RAD, Royal Association of the Deaf, who provide regular hearing aid services and battery replacements.
We kindly accept all donations; cheques can be made payable to Hull & East Yorkshire Centre for the Deaf, or money can be paid directly into the charities account, please contact info@hulldeafcentre.com for account details.

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On site we provide, a community centre for the Deaf community and their families, we have a sports hall, a fully licensed bar, a chapel, a billiards room, TV lounge and sizable kitchen, all available for the Deaf community to use.

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Leeds Sensory Services, The Headrow, Leeds

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BID Services provides a range of specialist support services for Leeds residents who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired or deafblind and their family/carers.

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BID Services provides a range of specialist support services for Leeds residents who are d/Deaf, hard of hearing, sight impaired, severely sight impaired or deafblind and their family/carers.

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Deaf Community Centre -Doncaster & District Deaf Society, Milton Walk, Saint James Street, Doncaster

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Website - Doncaster and District Deaf Society

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Website - Doncaster and District Deaf Society

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Lots of different social activities through the week including a boardgame cafe!

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To preserve our language and culture, the Society is the umbrella for its seven deaf BSL led groups; Happy Goldies OAP, Social Club, Leisure Club, 'Happy Hands' Playgroup, Drama Group, Social Sewing Craft Lunch Club and Board Game Café Hub.

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To preserve our language and culture, the Society is the umbrella for its seven deaf BSL led groups; Happy Goldies OAP, Social Club, Leisure Club, 'Happy Hands' Playgroup, Drama Group, Social Sewing Craft Lunch Club and Board Game Café Hub.

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The Wilberforce Trust, The Grove, Dringhouses, York

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Website - Information, Advice and Guidance provided by RAD

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Website - Information, Advice and Guidance provided by RAD

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The Royal Association for Deaf people (RAD) are pleased to announce that we are provide Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services for the deaf or hard of hearing community living in York and surrounding areas.

This is a free service in which is hybrid supports on F2F and remote Video Call sessions, and as part of our offering, we can support residents with:

Filling in forms for benefits such as benefits, PIP and more

Translating English into British Sign Language (BSL)

Making telephone calls

Understanding bills, such as water and energy bills

Contacting local councils

Signposting to specialist support services

And much more!

Opening time: Every Wednesday starting from 5th February onwards with time to start 10am to 4pm (please note it is drop-in session by appointment only.)

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Sensory Services (YorSensory) - The Wilberforce Trust

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Contact our YorSensory Team to access free sight & hearing advice.

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Website - Disability Plus (used to be Deaf4Deaf)

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Website - Disability Plus (used to be Deaf4Deaf)

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Counselling for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People (BSL/Lip Reading)

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Specialist BSL Mental Health Counselling Services - DisabilityPlus

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Are you deaf and need BSL counselling? We can help you access funding in most of Wales and have self-paid options for all deaf people wherever they live.

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Dial House, Chapel Street, Halton, Leeds

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Want someone to talk to? Do you feel like you want emotional support? Deaf Connect is here to 'listen'. Open Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays 7pm - 11pm. 07984396001

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Leeds Survivor-Led Crisis Service » Deaf Connect

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We have funding from the Tudor Trust to make the Connect Helpline accessible to Deaf people using BSL.

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Harrogate Library, Victoria Avenue, Harrogate

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Every second Thursday of the month, 1 -3pm at Harrogate Library.
A chance to meet others and socialise. Everybody is welcome and a special welcome to those who are deaf, hard of hearing or have a dual sensory impairment.
A member of NYCC Sensory team will be at the sessions to offer advice and information.

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Where to Turn | Harrogate & District Community Action

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The Street, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough

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Deaf Group Scarborough

1st and 3rd Thursday every month 7.00pm - 9.00pm

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Coastline Sight and Hearing is a charity based on the Yorkshire Coast supporting people living with sight and hearing loss

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Harrogate Community House Trust Ltd, East Parade, Harrogate

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The Resource Centre is open on Wednesday afternoons at 2.00 pm and there is no need to book an appointment.

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Harrogate Deaf Society – To provide financial aid to the D/deaf community in North Yorkshire.

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ACTIVE THROUGHOUT NORTH YORKSHIRE
Our Mission:
To provide financial aid to the D/deaf community in North Yorkshire.

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Bradford Deaf Community Association, Hallfield Road, Bradford

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The Bradford Deaf Centre has been used by D/deaf people to meet and socialise with each other since 1896.

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Welcome to the Bradford Deaf Community Association’s website!

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Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People (LSDBP), Saint Mary's Street, Leeds

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Website - Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People

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Website - Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People

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Deaf club with lots going on through the week.

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We can provide support at home, in the community or at one of our bases - Grape Street, located in South Leeds, and New Mabgate, in Armley.

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Leeds Autism Services (LAS) are a charity dedicated to creating a more autism friendly society. We have been helping autistic adults to reach their true potential for over 30 years. LAS can provide support, advice and training for people with autism and their families, businesses and professionals

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376A Huntington Rd, Huntington, York YO31 9HP

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York Deaf Social Club Facebook page

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Log into Facebook to start sharing and connecting with your friends, family, and people you know.

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Website - York and District Deaf Society

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Website - York and District Deaf Society

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Deaf club with various activities through the week.

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York and District Deaf Society: Empowering the Deaf community in York and surrounding areas. Based at Oloman House, the society offers a welcoming space for the Deaf community, including rooms and facilities available for hire for events, groups, and more.

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Leeds Society for Deaf and Blind People (LSDBP), Saint Mary's Street, Leeds

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A Deaf business that employs Deaf staff to support Deaf adults with learning disabilities.  To support them to live as independently as possible and be included in the deaf community.

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Social Care services for Deaf adults with additional needs. - Supported Living and Day Centre. Homelife is a Deaf business that employs Deaf staff to support Deaf adults with learning disabilities. To support them to live as independently as possible and be included in the deaf community.

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St Mary's Community Centre, Bramall Ln, Highfield, Sheffield

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Autistic Children and Carers Together Sheffield

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Autistic Children and Carers Together Sheffield

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ACCT are a friendly charity led by parent-carers of autistic children and young people. We aim for all autistic people in Sheffield to be valued and be supported to live happy and fulfilling lives. There are various groups which run throughout the week.

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Autistic Children and Carers Together (ACCT)

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Welcome to ACCT Sheffield!
"A place to be yourself"

ACCT are a friendly charity led by parent-carers of autistic children and young people. We aim for all autistic people in Sheffield to be valued and be supported to live happy and fulfilling lives.

We run several fun, accessible activities each week, providing a supportive environment where autistic children and young people can relax, be themselves, develop confidence and make friends. We also run a social group for young autistic adults, offer support for parent-carers, and provide regular inclusive activities for the whole family to enjoy together.
All ACCT services and activities are accessed free of charge.

To get a flavour of ACCT and our sessions you can watch our video made by ITV for the National Lottery People's Projects fundraising campaign!

Here's a lovely video of our Dungeons & Dragons gaming sessions that was featured on Newsround during BBC Children In Need.

Autistic Children And Carers Together (ACCT) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered in England, charity number 1169099. We are registered with OFSTED

ACCT Privacy Standard & Privacy Notice

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Welcome to ACCT Sheffield!"A place to be yourself" ACCT are a friendly charity led by parent-carers of autistic children and young people. We aim for all autistic people in Sheffield to be valued and be supported to live happy and fulfilling lives. We run several fun, accessible activities each week, providing a supportive environment where...

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Website - Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS)

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Website - Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS)

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We can support you if you need to escape domestic abuse, if you want advice to help you stay safe at home or if you are a victim of sexual violence.

Webchat available 1-4pm Monday to Friday

Or fill in the online form, or email info@idas.org.uk. IDAS can provide a BSL interpreter.

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We will work with you to help you keep yourself and your children safe. We will explain the choices you have, but we will never tell you what to do.

If we need to discuss your welfare with other agencies such as the police or social care we will always try to discuss this with you first and agree a plan with you.

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Get help now We can support you if you need to escape domestic abuse, if you want advice to help you stay safe at home or if you are a victim of sexual violence. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 Our trained advisors will: Listen and support you....

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Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, Clifton, York

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The drop-in is not a crisis service or a youth club, but offers a safe space where a young person can go for advice and support, where they feel listened to and helped to find the right support for them in York.

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What is the drop in?

The drop in is a mixture of an Outreach drop in at community venues and a home drop in at York mind.

Young people have consistently asked for a safe and comfortable space where they can chat to someone about mental health where they don't feel judged, and they can just turn up to even if they don't have an appointment. This drop in will not be a crisis service or a youth club but where a young person can go away feeling like they have been listened to and supported in either a group setting or 1 to 1 with a volunteer or staff member.

At the drop in there will be a mix of staff and of volunteers for you to have a cup of tea and some toast with. Whether you want to play a game with someone whilst having a chat or you want to have a more private conversation in a one to one room. The drop in is a mental health safe space for young people where you can get some advice or someone can just listen to you, its completely up to you and we will try accommodate you.
We wont have all the answers but we are hear to listen and try guide you to what might help you with your mental health.
What is on offer?

A home drop in and an outreach drop in that will allow more young people to access the service

At the home drop in;

1 to 1 rooms if you want a more private conversation

Games and crafts

Tea and toast

Volunteers and staff on hand to help you understand what support there is in York

Group support - Coming soon (a schedule of group activities and support will be available once the service is up and running)

At the " Outreach drop in ", we will offer a casual approach where a member of staff and some volunteers will be there to have a cuppa with , chat to, play a game with but in a setting which you might be more familiar to you if you live in that area. We might talk to you about other support in York if you want to know or talk to you about coping mechanisms but as always, we will be led by you.

Why might someone attend?

They need some guidance about what support is available to them in York

They are on a waiting list and want to have a informal chat with someone in the interim

They need a safe space or some information on how to manage their mental health

The mental health drop in will be for anyone aged 14-21 who might need someone to talk to or someone just to listen. Whether you have accessed support already or wondering what activities and support is in the city.

When and where is it?

Mondays outreach drop in (4-7pm)

First 3 months Acomb Explore library

The home drop in will be at York Mind Highcliffe House

How to access the support?

No referral is needed, just turn up, fill in a short form an come be part of the drop in.

COMING SOON

VIDEO WALK THROUGH - Home and Outreach drop in

Schedule of activities and group support

A what to expect at the drop in guide

How to get to the drop ins

Meet the team profiles

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Mental health drop in support for 14-21 year olds | Yormind

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Mental health drop in support for young people in York. Guiding, signposting and listening to teenagers to to find the right support for them.