Selby Advice
Selby Advice has information about many different organisations that can help with mental health, substance abuse, debt, health, employment issues, housing, relationship problems and many other things.
Website: selbyadvice.org.uk

Financial difficulties or Money Worries
Citizens Advice Bureau
The CAB can provide support with debt problems and signpost you to places for further help. Website: citizensadvicehrs.org.uk

Selby and District Foodbank
If you are struggling financially, and need help with essential food items, the Foodbank can help. Telephone 01757703426
Website: Selby Food Bank
Email: info@selby.foodbank.org.uk

Drug, alcohol or gambling addictions
Alcoholics Anonymous
If you need help with a drinking problem either phone 0800 9177650 or email help@aamail.org
Website: Alcoholics Anonymous

North Yorkshire Horizons
Adult drug and alcohol recovery service based in Selby.
Website: North Yorkshire Horizons or call 01723 330730

FRANK
For advice and information about drugs (whether it’s support for yourself or for someone else)
Website: FRANK
Call 0300 123 6600. Text 82111.
Email frank@talktofrank.com

GamCare
For help with a gambling problem,
Website: GamCare
Call GamCare on 0808 8020 133

Gamblers Anonymous
GA have meetings in Doncaster and Wakefield.
Website: Gamblers Anonymous
Email info@gamblersanonymous.org.uk or call 0330 0940322.

LGBTQ+
Yorkshire MESMAC
Yorkshire MESMAC works predominantly with gay men, bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV, young LGB&T people, BME communities, people who misuse drugs and sex workers
Website: MESMAC
Contact the York service on Marygate Lane, Tel: 01904 620400
Email: york@mesmac.co.uk

MIND
For a list of other support services for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex, queer or questioning.
Website: MIND

Meet Up
Social group to meet up with like-minded people.
Website: Meet Up to find LGBTQ groups near Selby.

Young People
Young Minds
Whether you are a young person, or you are worried about a young person
Website: Young Minds for mental health advice and support.
Website: The Mix Advice and information for under 25’s. Call 0808 808 4994.

Self-harm or suicidal thoughts
Papyrus
If you are a young person, or if you are worried about a young person, Papyrus can help.
Website Papyrus

If you are are young person and feeling suicidal, call 0800 068 4141 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org
If you feel your life, or someone else’s life is in danger, please call 999.

Shout
If you need help in a crisis, text SHOUT to 85258. It’s a free, anonymous texting service.
Website: Give Us A Shout

Samaritans
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Samaritans are there for help if you are having a mental health crisis.
Call 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org
Website: Samaritans

Bereavement
Cruse
Grief can be overwhelming but you don’t have to deal with it alone.
Website: Cruse or call 0808 808 1677.

Blue Cross
The loss of a pet can be devastating and traumatic. Blue Cross has a free, confidential bereavement support service.
Call 0800 096 6606 between 8.30am and 8.30pm.
Email pbssmail@bluecross.org.uk
Website: www.bluecross.org.uk

At A Loss
A signposting service for bereaved people.
Website: www.ataloss.org to find out about support services near you.

Winston’s Wish
For children who are bereaved, Winstons Wish can help.
Call 08088 020 021 or Email ask@winstonswish.org
Website: www.winstonswish.org

Depression or anxiety

Anxiety UK
Anxiety can be exhausting, overwhelming and frightening. There is support www.anxietyuk.org.uk has loads of information about anxiety and how to get help.

Mind
Mind is a national charity with local support services where you can access talking therapy. Visit www.mind.org.uk for information about mental health, advice and information about local services to you. Call 0300 123 3393 or info@mind.org.uk

Counselling
If you feel you, or someone you know may benefit from counselling, Selby Rugby Club may be able to help with some initial sessions. Talk to one of Mental Health First Aiders to find out more or email letstalk@selbyrufc.com.

Alternatively, there are other options.

NHS Counselling Service
Visit website NHS Counselling to find out about IAPT, the NHS counselling service. You may wish to visit your GP who can refer you to this service.

Private counselling
There are many private counsellors around and their fees can range from between £30 and £100 per session. Ensure you receive help from a QUALIFIED and REGISTERED therapist by looking for one on the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) website