| Centre for Separated Families | |
| Description: | Supports separated families in York and North/East Yorkshire. Provides advice, information, newsletter, counselling, secondhand clothes, baby equipment loan scheme. Drop-ins:York and Harrogate. Telephone/e-mail advice line. |
| Open: | Advice Mon-Fri 10 am-4pm Drop-in Wed 12 - 3pm |
| Contact: | Liz Savage (Manager) |
| Address: | 3 Barker Lane, Micklegate, York, YO1 6JR |
| Telephone: | (01904) 610268 |
| Fax: | (01904) 672491 |
| Email: | advice@separatedfamilies.org.uk |
| Website: | www.separatedfamilies-network.org.uk |
| Disabled & Working Network (DAWN) | |
| Description: | The DAWN Project supports and assists people with a health issue or a disability, looking at learning opportunities or work options, and how benefits might be affected. The service is free, impartial and confidential. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm |
| Contact: | Mark Craven |
| Address: | c/o Future Prospects, 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (01904) 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futureprospects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
| Future Prospects | |
| Description: | Future Prospects is a free learning and work advice service. It is a no-appointment, drop-in centre providing free and impartial advice. Specialist services available for people who may need additional support to access training or employment. |
| Open: | Tues-Sat 10am-4pm (Tues & Thurs until 7pm) |
| Contact: | Andrew Cambridge |
| Address: | 24 Swinegate, York, YO1 8AZ |
| Telephone: | (0800) 834239 freephone/01904 634748 |
| Fax: | (01904) 634750 |
| Email: | admin@futurepropects.org.uk |
| Website: | www.futureprospects.org.uk |
| Headway - North Yorkshire | |
| Description: | Provides support and understanding for those who have suffered head injuries, their families and support workers. Contact Ann (Regional Group Support Officer) for local contact |
| Contact: | Ann Hurley |
| Address: | Kirk House, Browning Road, Rotherham, South Yorks, S65 2LG |
| Telephone: | 01709 511999 or 07710 647775 |
| Fax: | 01709 511999 |
| Email: | gsoyorkshire@headway.org.uk |
| Our Celebration | |
| Description: | Work related training and support for adults with mental health problems. Craft workshops & desktop publishing bureau offering theraputic employment. Leisure activities for members attending courses. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm sessional, + Fri 5-7pm |
| Contact: | David Smith (General Manager) |
| Address: | Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, York, YO30 6BP |
| Telephone: | (01904) 643364 |
| Fax: | (01904) 643302 |
| Email: | ourcelebration@hotmail.com |
| Website: | www.ourcelebration.org.uk |
| Wilberforce Trust | |
| Description: | Provider of accommodation, care support, rehabilitation & training to adults with visual impairments and additional disabilities. |
| Open: | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Service provided 24/7 |
| Contact: | Keith McKee |
| Address: | Box Tree House, North Minster Business Park, Northfield Lane, York, YO26 6QU |
| Telephone: | (01904) 789899 |
| Fax: | (01904) 788711 |
| Email: | enquiry@wilberforcetrust.org.uk |
| Website: | www.wilberforcetrust.org.uk |