Welcome to Mind in Harrogate District

RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Following the latest Government advice about the current coronavirus outbreak, The Acorn Centre will remain closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and update this page regularly.

We are offering a telephone support service between 8.30am – 5pm every weekday during the crisis. If you are struggling with your mental health and need someone to talk to then please get in touch on 01423 503335.

Out of Hours Support

Harrogate Mind are now operating an Out of Hours Telephone Support service for people needing emotional support. The service will operate on a Saturday and Sunday evening 7.30 – 11.30pm. The number to call is 01423 647216.

Please note that if you require urgent mental health crisis support you should call the TEWV Crisis All Age telephone number which is 0300 020 0317.

If you need someone to talk to when we are not available the North Yorkshire Out of Hours Mental Health Support helpline is available 5pm – 8.30am weekdays and 24 hours over the weekend. The number to call for this service is 0333 0000 309. Calls are confidential and anonymous to anyone registered with a North Yorkshire GP.

For information on how to stay well during the current outbreak coronavirus follow this link 

Join the Choir during lockdown

We are running the Harrogate Emerging Voices Choir by Zoom until further notice. Meet Wayne, our Choirmaster, and see how much fun you can have when you join the choir.

Harrogate Mind supports people needing help to maintain good mental health. We provide a friendly relaxed environment where you can meet people or join in activities. Some of our courses and activities are designed to work preventatively and enhance recovery. All our programmes encourage active engagement to help people keep learning, connect with each other and contribute to their communities.

In addition we offer a telephone and email support service. A large part of our work involves listening and providing information. If you would like to contact us for support or simply need to talk to someone then our details are provided on our Contact Us page.

Our Latest News

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Masks for Mind

The Government has made wearing masks on public transport compulsory from Monday 15 June.

Now the family behind the Local Pantry Local Food shop and cafe in Pool in Wharfedale and the Orchard Therapy Centre in Horsforth are campaigning to get more of the public wearing face masks.

The aim is to help protect key workers in face to face roles in the food, charity and Therapy sectors from Covid-19. The family are distributing and selling face masks made exclusively for them by top British fashion manufacturer Sunspel. The masks are multi layer, washable 100% cotton water repellant and anti bacterial.

All proceeds from the sale of the masks will be donated to the local mental health charity, Mind in Harrogate District.

Suzie Hepworth Founder of the 8 year old Local Pantry said “ We have already distributed masks to colleagues to our suppliers and the farm shop industry. We have been delivering food throughout the lockdown to vulnerable shielding customers and protecting ourselves and fellow food workers by wearing face masks. We now want our customers and their families and friends to wear them as well so we are selling our new Sunspel stock in the shop and by mail order and donating all proceeds to Mind in Harrogate District. “

Pat and John Barnes, founders of the 20 year old Orchard Therapy Centre said

 “The need for our services and those of key charities like Mind has never been greater. We’re taking calls and inquiries from so many people desperate for help. We know that face masks are a key component of thorough Covid security as Therapy centres reopen for face to face counselling.

We are pleased to be donating these high quality masks free to the Harrogate Mind team and their clients. By selling them to the public we can also raise vital funds for Harrogate Mind so that they can continue to deliver vital mental health support at this time. “

The masks come in packs of 10 and are priced at £35. They are on sale in store at the Local Pantry (www.thelocalpantry.co.uk) , at Mind in Harrogate District (www.mindinharrogate.org.uk)  and available by post with a £1.40 charge.

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Our work is funded by

North Yorkshire County Council

National Lottery Awards for All

Two Riding Community Foundation

and supported by donations from many generous Charitable Trusts, Foundation Trusts and individuals – thanks for your support!