25/03/2025 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm | 30 Clarence Street
This is a friendly and relaxed group for anyone who supports someone with a mental health condition.
It’s a time to focus on your own wellbeing, connect with others who share similar experiences, and take part in gentle activities.
Please note: the group now meets on the last Tuesday of each month (previously the last Wednesday.)
When: Tuesday 25 March, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
26/03/2025 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | Oaken Grove Community Centre
We run two monthly support groups for unpaid carers in York, providing a space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support from others who understand your situation.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register during the group.
When: Wednesday 26 March, 1 – 2.30 pm
Where: Oaken Grove Community Centre, Haxby, YO32 3QW
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
“It’s important for me to come to this group as it’s the only time I spend away from my caring role. It’s good to talk to other carers.”
26/03/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Join us for peer support and social activities designed for Young Adult Carers, held at Spark on the last Wednesday of the month. These groups are open to carers aged 18 – 25, though we welcome and encourage carers aged 16+ to join in.
Take a well-deserved break from your caring role, connect with other young people who share similar experiences, enjoy good food, and unwind in a relaxed atmosphere.
Food is available from Spark’s Street Food Vendors between 5 – 6:30 pm, followed by an activity from 6:30 to 8 pm.
We’ll be at the tables in the back starting at 5 pm, and then move into the ‘co-working space’ at 6:30 pm.
Feel free to drop by anytime and stay as long as you like. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
When: Wednesday 26 March, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Spark: York CIC, 17 – 21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB
Follow @YACsYork on Instagram to see what they get up to or send a DM to find out more. Alternatively, please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
01/04/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Youth Clubs
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
When: Tuesday 1 April, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
01/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
Suicide Prevention Training
In response to feedback from carers, we’re offering a series of 4 free Suicide Prevention Training sessions.
These will be led by Mark Willis, former York Mind staff member and founder of Wider Sky, his own training business.
When: Tuesday 1 April , 6 – 8 pm
(Also Tuesday 8 April, Tuesday 15 April and Tuesday 22 April)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.
We recommend attending all 4 sessions for maximum benefit.
Places are limited and available by booking only.
To reserve your spot, please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
08/04/2025 1:15 pm - 2:45 pm | The Gateway Centre
Carers Connect
We run two monthly support groups for unpaid carers in York, providing a space to connect, share experiences, and receive peer support from others who understand your situation.
Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers facilitate these groups and are on hand to discuss any concerns, challenges and successes related to your caring role.
We welcome any carers to the groups; if you are not registered with us, you can register during the group.
When: Tuesday 8 April, 1.15 – 2.45 pm
Where: The Willow Room, The Gateway Centre, Front Street, York YO24 3BZ
There’s no need to book. Just drop in.
“It’s important for me to come to this group as it’s the only time I spend away from my caring role. It’s good to talk to other carers.”
08/04/2025 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Friends Meeting House
Suicide Prevention Training
In response to feedback from carers, we’re offering a series of 4 free Suicide Prevention Training sessions.
These will be led by Mark Willis, former York Mind staff member and founder of Wider Sky, his own training business.
When: Tuesday 8 April , 6 – 8 pm
(Also Tuesday 15 April and Tuesday 22 April)
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL.
We recommend attending all 4 sessions for maximum benefit.
Places are limited and available by booking only.
To reserve your spot, please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk.
Teas, coffees and biscuits will be provided.
09/04/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
These groups are for anyone supporting someone with mental ill health. The groups provide a break from caring responsibilities and an opportunity to meet other local mental health carers.
Some meetings are led by guest speakers, others focus on giving each other support, encouragement and sharing coping strategies.
This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group. There is no need to book, just drop-in. New members are always welcome.
Before each group, you will receive an email with information about the guest speaker and the planned activity.
When: Wednesday 9 April, 7 – 8.45pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
Please refer to the information board in the foyer to find out which room the group will be in.
If it’s your first time attending, please email lindsey.foster@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk to arrange a phone conversation.
To join the mental health carers mailing list, email us at the same address.
15/04/2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm | York Theatre Royal
Our creative workshops are back! We’ll be using creative writing, art, music, and performance to explore feelings of grief and loss.
Matt from ‘Next Door But One’ theatre group will facilitate these sessions, and we welcome all experiences of loss – from bereavement to changes in identity, the loss of a relationship, a job, and everything in between.
Feel free to join us for one or all of the workshops, each has a unique theme. We will also be there for support.
“I feel lighter and because of the conversation in today’s group I am on a journey somewhere better. I don’t know how I’m going to get there but I will.”
When: Tuesday 15 April , 10.30 – 12.30 pm
(and also Tuesday 27 May and Tuesday 17 June)
Where: York Theatre Royal, St Leonards Place, York YO1 7HD
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
**Please note these sessions are for carers only.
15/04/2025 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm |
Youth Club
Our youth clubs are just for young carers (aged 5 – 16 years). We have separate groups – primary and secondary – so that young carers of the same age can be together.
The youth clubs give young carers a break and a chance to spend time with other young people who live in similar circumstances.
We enjoy arts and crafts, baking, drama, sports, music and Xbox!
When: Tuesday 15 April, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
***Please note the Youth Club will still run during the Easter holiday***
