Against Motor Neurone Disease - York and District
Description: A support group for sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease and their families. Part-time MND nurse is employed to visit patients and co-ordinate community care.
Open: 24hr answering machine
Contact: Mrs D Foster
Address: Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX
Telephone: (01904) 499390

Compassionate Friends
Description: Compassionate Friends is for people who have lost a child, or children, of any age. Friendship & support. Support groups are held in Pickering every month. National Helpline 0117 953 9639.
Contact: David & Janet Warin
Address: Winston House, Monckton Rd, Wakefield, WF2 7AX
Telephone: (01751) 472201
Website: www.tcf.org.uk

Foundation for the Study of Infant Death
Description: FSID head office can refer to local volunteers within Yorkshire. Runs a helpline and befriender on call telephone line 020 72332090, provides local support by befriending service. Fund raises for research and local hospital.
Contact: Support Department
Address: Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London, SW1P 1RT
Telephone: Helpline 020 72332090
Fax: 020 72228002
Email: fsid@sids.org.uk
Website: www.sids.org.uk/fsid/

Tuke Centre Psychotherapy and Counselling Services
Description: Psychotherapy and counselling by UKCP & BACP accredited and supervised therapists and counsellors. Self referral welcome. Low fees for those on benefits. Training and supervision offered.
Open: Counselling sessions Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Contact: Chris Powell
Address: 28 Green Dykes Lane, York, YO10 3HH
Telephone: (01904) 430370
Fax: (01904) 424850
Email: mail@tukecentre.org
Website: www.retreat-hospital.org