11/06/2025 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm | Friends Meeting House
Mental Health Carers Group
This group offers support and connection for those caring for someone with a mental health condition. Sessions include guest speakers, mutual support and coping strategies. New members are always welcome. This group is run in partnership with Rethink Mental Illness York Group.
Take a break from your caring role, connect with others who understand, and find support in a welcoming space.
When: Wednesday 11 June, 7 – 8.45 pm
Where: Friends Meeting House, Friargate, York YO1 9RL
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.
13/06/2025 9:30 am - 2:30 pm | Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors
Legal Clinic
Book a 30-minute legal appointment for expert advice on wills, probate, and power of attorney.
In-person and phone appointments are available.
When: Friday 13 June, 9.30 – 2.30 pm
Where: Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors LLP, 19 Clifford Street, York YO1 9RJ
To book please email events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
16/06/2025 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Tesco Community Room
We run support groups for anyone affected by someone else’s substance misuse and / or gambling. Our Carer Support Workers and volunteers with lived experience can talk to you about your caring role and offer tips and coping strategies, as well as signpost you to other support services.
When: Monday 16 June, 12 – 2 pm
Where: Tesco Extra, Community Room, Askham Bar, Tadcaster Road, York Y)24 1LW
To book email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
If you haven’t attended a group before, please email York Carers Centre at events@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490 to book your place. You will be offered a telephone appointment with group facilitator Sam Sollitt before attending.
“I thought I was the only one in my situation until I went to a meeting and realised there were others like me. It helped knowing I wasn’t on my own.”
Read this useful article ‘What to expect from a Substance Misuse and Gambling Carer Support Group’ for further information.
17/06/2025 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 17 June , 10.30 – 12.30 pm
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.
17/06/2025 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 17 June, 5 – 6.30 pm
To find out more about the Young Carers service please email enquiries@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk or call 01904 715 490.
18/06/2025 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm | York Carers Centre
Crafty Social
Do you enjoy crafting or have a project to finish?
Do you want to connect with other carers while getting creative?
Then join our relaxed craft group for carers! Bring your own work or use our card-making supplies.
Refreshments provided.
When: Wednesday 18 June, 2 – 4 pm
Where: York Carers Centre, 17 Priory Street, York YO1 6ET
Book via Eventbrite here.
24/06/2025 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 24 June, 6.15 – 8.15 pm
Where: 30 Clarence Street, York YO31 7EW
To book please email julie.kay@yorkcarerscentre.co.uk
If it’s your first time, please let us know, and we’ll arrange a phone conversation beforehand.
25/06/2025 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 25 June, 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.”
26/06/2025 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Spark York
Young Adult Carer Socials
Have a break from your caring role, meet other young people who live in similar circumstances, get involved, eat food and relax!
These events are for Young Adult Carers aged 18 – 25 however young carers aged 16+ are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
The Social is usually held at SPARK on the last Wednesday of the month. We have food available from the Spark Street Food Vendors from 5 – 6.30 pm and then an organised activity with guests from 6.30 – 8 pm.
You can find us on the tables at the back of the venue from 5 pm!
Arrive when you like and stay for as long as you like! Any questions please get in touch.
When: Wednesday 26 June, 5 – 8 pm
Where: Spark, 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.
