Mental Health

Mental Health in the Harrogate area on the Visiting Harrogate Website. Get addresses, phone numbers and see details on their websites. Use of this Site constitutes acceptance of our Terms and Conditions. If you cannot find what you want email info@visitharrogateuk.co.uk and we will try to help.

This is a stressful time, when you might have lots of demands on you from both work and home, or you might be worried about your family or friends. The information here should help, whether it’s finding a new app or coping strategy, help with sleep or someone to talk to.

We are all human and reaching out for help and support is good active coping. Do get in touch if you can’t find what you need.

URGENT SUPPORT

If you feel that you need urgent support right now, please reach out for support and advice. There are several options to help you in a crisis.

You can contact your GP and ask for an emergency appointment or GP call back. NHS mental health teams have crisis lines offering 24/7 support. If you live in County Durham, Darlington, the Tees Valley or North Yorkshire call 0800 051 6171 or visit this website. If you live in the Leeds area call 0800 183 1485 or visit this website. If you live in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale or Craven call 01272 221181 or visit this website. These numbers are open 24/7 and are free. Alternatively you can call NHS111 who will advise you.

The Samaritans phone line is also open 24/7 on 116 123. The NHS mental health hotline is available 7am-11pm every day on 0300 131 7000 or text FRONTLINE to 85258 for text support 24/7. The most important thing is to reach out to someone as a first step.

There is more advice from the NHS here on dealing with a mental health crisis

The Check-In campaign across West Yorkshire and Harrogate aims to prevent staff suicide and provides training, resources and signposting for support. You can find out more at the Check-in website here.

Self-Help Resources

The links here are for people who are interested in self-help options. They contain information, tips and strategies as well as “emotional first-aid” skills useful at any time but particularly in the current crisis.

The Butterfly Hug and 4 Elements techniques are for regular self-guided use to stabilise and prevent accumulative stress. They have been described as “hand washing for the mind” and are shown here in these instructional videos by Istcontact Traumatic Stress Relief (TSR) – COVID-19: Supporting Frontline Colleagues Remotely (1stcontact.net)

Many people find mindfulness practices helpful and the national mindfulness charity, Breathworks, has created a special area with free themed resources and very short S.O.S. practices for regular use The Quiet Place – for Healthcare Workers | Breathworks (breathworks-mindfulness.org.uk)

Panic attacks can often result from long term chronic stress or intense acute stress. Understanding what panic attacks are can help reduce some of the normal fears around them (and help to reduce their intensity). This video explains some of the physiology that makes them so frightening and some ways to move forward Cindy J. Aaronson: What causes panic attacks, and how can you prevent them? | TED Talk

These helpful short videos from South Tees NHS Trust introduce the Coronacoaster and offer some tips on grounding, mindful breathing and managing tricky emotions

Mental Health in Harrogate

Mental Health

Mental Health Associations

Location: UK

Phone: 0808 802 9999

Description:

Mind in Harrogate

At Mind in Harrogate, our mission is simple: We connect minds, support minds, and change minds. We provide help and support for those struggling with their mental health. Our range of support services includes the following:

Acorn Centre Activities

We offer a diverse selection of group sessions at our Acorn Centre, as well as virtual activity sessions through Zoom video-conferencing groups. For our monthly calendar of events, please refer to the link below.

View Events Calendar

To participate in our Zoom sessions, reach out to us at 01423 503335 or send an email to office@mindinharrogate.org.uk. For additional services such as Counseling or Befriending, please explore our main menu.

About Mind in Harrogate District

Mind in Harrogate District, established in 1973, is an independent charity affiliated with National Mind and the Mind federation. There are over 120 Local Mind Associations (LMAs) across England and Wales, each independently run and responsible for its funding and services. They all adhere to Mind’s quality standards of governance and service delivery, working toward a shared mission.

Mind in Harrogate District collaborates with other local Mind associations in Yorkshire and the Humber and beyond, ensuring the delivery of the best possible services.

Services

Groups and Activities

We organize various engaging groups and sessions, some held in-person at the Acorn Centre, and others accessible via Zoom video link. For the latest calendar of events, please click here.

In addition to our services, we have compiled a list of organizations dedicated to mental health, each offering specialized support:

  • Anxiety UK
  • Bipolar UK
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
  • Men’s Health Forum
  • Mental Health Foundation
  • Mind
  • No Panic
  • OCD Action
  • OCD UK
  • PAPYRUS (Young suicide prevention society)
    • Telephone: HOPElineUK 0800 068 4141
    • Website
  • Rethink Mental Illness
  • Samaritans
    • Telephone: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
    • Website
  • SANE
  • YoungMinds
    • Telephone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544
    • Website

Abuse (child, sexual, domestic violence)

  • NSPCC
    • Telephone: 0800 1111 (Childline for children)
    • 0808 800 5000 (Adults concerned about a child)
    • Website
  • Refuge

Alcohol misuse

  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Al-Anon
  • Drinkline
    • Telephone: 0300 123 1110
  • National Association for Children of Alcoholics
  • SMART Recovery UK

Alzheimer’s Society

Cruse Bereavement Care

Rape Crisis

  • Telephone: 0808 802 9999 (daily, 12pm to 2.30pm and 7pm to 9.30pm)

These organizations aim to provide crucial support and resources for various mental health and well-being needs. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to these dedicated professionals.

Hospitals 

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