York Carers Centre
York Carers Centre is an organisation that supports young people and adults from the age of five who look after someone close to them who has a physical or mental illness, disability or addiction.
What do they offer?
Young Carers (5 to 18)
Youth Groups – there are two groups – one for primary and one for secondary school age. Each group meets once a month and there is lots to do like games, space to sit around and chat, baking, workshops and sports.
Holiday Activities – a chance to have a break from caring during the main school holidays, meet other young carers and have some fun.
One to One support – those who might be going through an especially tough time have a chance to talk through problems and work out ways of making things easier to cope with.
School – all mainstream secondary schools have young carer drop ins where you can catch up with support workers and meet other young carers at your school.
Some schools have young carer drop ins where you can catch up with support workers and other young carers at your school.
Young Adult Carers (18 to 25)
Events – such as day trips out and social activities on an evening to give you a chance to take a break from caring
Projects – focused workshops and support on key things like increasing confidence, recognising skills or moving on with training or work,
One to one support – Have a chat, let off some steam or get some advice on the support you may need for your caring role or general adulting!
Young and Young Adult Carers
Young Carers Revolution – opportunities to let people know what you think and go through as a carer, and what changes need to be made to make a difference.
Carers Discount Card – money off shops, business and services around York.
Carers Emergency Card – to make sure the person you care for will get help if you can’t because you are involved in an emergency situation.
There is also support online here : https://carers.org/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer/getting-support-if-you-are-a-young-carer-or-young-adult-carer
How to access support?
- Yourself or someone you trust (maybe a teacher) can contact York Carers Centre and fill in a referral form FOUND HERE : https://yorkcarerscentre.co.uk/young-carers/how-to-make-a-young-carer-referral/
- Or you can ring 01904 715 490 for more information
- Once they receive the form they will contact you to arrange a home or school visit to explain the processes and make sure that you get the right support
- If you are worried about what your parent or guardian, or the person you are caring for thinks, then they can discuss it with you first
Location
Address
17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
