Services in North Yorkshire
There are a number of services in North Yorkshire who are commissioned or set up specifically by services to provide support to children and young people. To find out what these services offer and how you can access support for children and families you are working with scroll down and have a look below.
Support to Schools and Colleges in North Yorkshire regarding Peer on Peer Abuse
Early Help Services
Early help is the term we use to describe North Yorkshire’s multi-agency approach to providing early guidance and support to families at any stage of a child’s life when a problem or difficulty first arises.
Early help is not a specific service but a collaborative approach across all agencies to work with children, young people, and their families to prevent the need for statutory intervention.
The purpose of early help is to enable families to build on strengths, promote resilience to sustain positive changes and help them find their own solutions. Supporting families to identify their own support networks of family and friends who can assist in promoting positive outcomes that are sustainable.
Full information about what is available for families in North Yorkshire can be accessed here: North Yorkshire Children & Families Service – Early Help Resources | NYES Info
Healthy Child Service
The Healthy Child Service is part of the child and family health promotion programme for children aged 0-19 years and their families.
Some of the services within it are for all children, such as health visiting. Some parts of the 6-19 service are targeted to those most in need, such as vulnerable families and children and young people with emotional health and drug and alcohol problems.
The service is most focused on children under six as evidence shows that helping children with their early years development, school readiness and emotional wellbeing gives them the best chance in life. Anyone who is expecting a child or has a child up to the age of 6 years will have a named Health Visitor.
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Healthy Child Service for children 0-6 years old
Anyone who is expecting a child or has a child up to the age of 6 will have a named Health Visitor.
Parents and carers can contact their local 0-6 Health Child Service (Health Visiting Team) directly for information by calling 03003 030 916.
Professionals can also contact the service by calling 03003 030 916.
Healthy Child Service for children and young people 6-19 years old
The healthy child programme for older children is aimed at those children who:
- need safeguarding support
- need support for emotional wellbeing and resilience and, alongside other local services, in reducing risk taking in young people
- are in care
Parents, carers and young people themselves can access the Emotional Wellbeing and Resilience Service for support and information by 03003 030 916.
Compass
A free, confidential health and wellbeing service for children and young people in North Yorkshire who need support with issues related to drugs, alcohol, mental health and / or sexual health.
Compass REACH are a small team of qualified nurses and practitioners who support young people aged 9 to 19 (or up to 25 years old if you have special educational needs or disabilities) to lead happier, healthier lives.
The service is free, confidential and voluntary – plus they’ll meet young people somewhere that they feel comfortable and safe.
How the service can help:
Compass REACH can offer face-to-face support for any of the following reasons:
…because drugs and / or alcohol have become a pretty big problem and are starting to impact on daily life so a young person wants some help in sorting it out.
…because a young person is starting to struggle with aspects of their emotional wellbeing, also known as ‘mental health’, and want some help to stop it getting worse.
…because a young person needs access to contraception, are having unsafe sex, are currently in an unhealthy relationship, or they feel pressured into having sex either by a partner or peer. Compass Reach can help with all these things
The support Compass REACH offer involves meeting face-to-face, they use ‘talking therapies’ (sometimes called ‘therapeutic interventions’) designed to help young people cope and understand their issues in a way that’s as unique as they are. Compass REACH can also suggest useful strategies as to how family members and others close to a young person might be able to support them at home, but this is something they would talk to a young person about first.
What Compass REACH can support a young person with:
– Emotional wellbeing and mental health
– Substance misuse, including alcohol and drugs
– Blood borne virus (BBV) screening and vaccinations
– Pregnancy testing and guidance
– Chlamydia screening
– Condom distribution
– Signposting to other services for further support
– Emergency hormonal contraception prescribing (Levonelle)
– Sexual risk-taking behaviours
How a Young Person can access the service:
A professional can speak to someone from Compass REACH by ringing on 01609 777 662 or on their freephone number 0800 008 7452. You’ll be asked a few questions to get started, then one of Compass REACH nurses will call you back to make sure they are the right people to help.
Compass REACH operate an open referral system which means that as well as taking self-referrals they can also take referrals from parents and carers. Professionals are also welcome to refer but are asked to complete a referral form, however, Compass REACH think it’s good to have a chat first so they encourage people to ring to talk over their concerns before completing a referral form.
Opening Times:
Most of the appointments Compass REACH offer tend to be between 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday to Thursday, and 9:00am and 4:30pm Fridays – but if these times don’t suit a young person, just let them know and they’ll see if they can arrange something at a time that’s more convenient to you. Compass REACH are not open on weekends or bank holidays.
To find out more information visit Compass REACH website here
Compass Phoenix supports children and young people’s emotional wellbeing and mental health:
They offer one-to-one or group work support for children and young people aged 9-19 (and up to 25 for those with special educational needs or disabilities) who live in North Yorkshire who have been screened as having mild to moderate emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.
Compass Phoenix’s team of experienced and dedicated practitioners conduct a comprehensive assessment, create a collaboratively agreed SMART care plan and deliver up to six tailored sessions with a child or young person.
Their training and consultation workers deliver free emotional wellbeing and mental health training to schools and colleges. Their popular BUZZbite webinars have been rebranded as ‘Phoenix Features’, and the following new training packages will be available from the autumn term:
Establishing a School Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing Policy
Introducing Emotional Wellbeing Measurement Tools
Managing School Refusal
Supporting Children & Young People to Regulate their Emotions & Conduct
Supporting Children and Young People to Cope with Stress & Anxiety
Compass Phoenix also be offer:
• Pupil Wellbeing Champions Package
• Student wellbeing Champions Package
• School Staff Wellbeing Training
Compass Phoenix’s training and consultation workers offer professional consultation to colleagues working in education settings, providing advice, guidance, resources, and signposting in relation to pupil and students emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Finally, BUZZ US, the confidential text messaging service will continue to operate – young people aged 11-18 can text 07520 631 168 for confidential advice, support, and signposting.
Young Carers’ Service
To find what support is available, contact of the carers’ centres and carers’ resources in North Yorkshire below:
The Hambleton and Richmondshire carers’ centre supports adult and young carers from the age of five upwards. They provide free and confidential support, information, advice and opportunities to meet with other carers through structured activities, peer support groups, drop-in groups and a holiday activity programme. The experienced team offers a personal and friendly service that helps all carers to improve their lives, and the lives of those they care for.
2 Omega Business Village
Thurston Road
Northallerton
North Yorkshire
DL6 2NJ
Email: admin@carersplus.net
Website: www.carersplus.net
Telephone: 01609 780872
Fax: 01609 788489
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale carers’ resource is made up of a team of experienced, professional and friendly staff providing practical and emotional support to all carers in the Scarborough, Whitby and Ryedale areas. Their stated purpose is to make the difference in ensuring that carers are recognised, empowered and supported.
96 High Street
Snainton
Scarborough
North Yorkshire
YO13 9AJ
Email: staff@carersresource.net
Website: www.carersplus.net
Telephone: 01723 850155 (24-hour answer phone)
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Selby Action for Children has been commissioned by North Yorkshire Council to deliver a service which will support young carers and their families in Selby. The charity is responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of young carers across the area. Action for Children aims to help young carers by safeguarding their health and wellbeing, supporting them with education, training and employment and increasing their access to leisure, cultural and social opportunities.
Email: NE.YC@actionforchildren.org.uk
Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
They also work flexible hours due to the nature of the service, including some evenings and weekends.
Harrogate & Craven Action for Children has been commissioned by North Yorkshire Council to deliver a new service which will support young carers and their families in Harrogate and Craven. The charity is responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of young carers across the area. Action for Children aims to help young carers by safeguarding their health and wellbeing, supporting them with education, training and employment and increasing their access to leisure, cultural and social opportunities.
Email: NE.YC@actionforchildren.org.uk
Website: www.actionforchildren.org.uk
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm.
They also work flexible hours due to the nature of the service, including some evenings and weekends.
North Yorkshire Police School Liaison Team
North Yorkshire Police School Liaison Team focus is to prevent the criminalisation of young people and provide early intervention and support. The team are all PSHE accredited and work closely with schools, education settings, youth groups, partner agencies and local policing teams.
They cover a wide range of subjects, with an aim to prevent young people engaging in risk taking behaviour and reduce the number of young people entering the youth justice system and reduce re-offending. They can assist with the following topics:
- Bullying / Hate Crime
- Crime / Anti-Social Behaviour
- Diversity / LGBT
- Drugs / County Lines
- Online Safety
- Safeguarding
- Violence
- Wellbeing & Relationships
For further information please contact the team at schoolteam2@northyorkshire.police.uk
Support services commissioned by York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning
In 2022/23 the OPFCC commissioned services received over 51,000 referrals, worked directly with over 18,000 individuals & consistently received over 90% cope & recovery service satisfaction rates from victims of crime.
They have commissioned 26 key services which include:
- Twelve Victim services – support to cope and recover after crime
- Eight Perpetrator schemes / programmes – prevention / early intervention / diversion provision to address root causes
- Two Vulnerable People’s services – protect individuals / support NYP e.g. present in mental health crisis
- Four Community Engagement / Safety services / funds – enabling partners / community to address local issues
For more information and to view which services are commissioned by the OPFCC, please visit – Commissioned services – York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk)
Funding streams administered by York and North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning
Launched in May 2013, The Community Fund is specifically for local organisations, groups or individuals who need money to help fund a new community safety project or scheme.
The fund is only available for new projects led by people based or operating solely or mainly within North Yorkshire and the City of York.
The Community Fund now incorporates the Police Property Fund.
The Community Fund has awarded £2,364,158 to 303 projects, all helping to keep your community safe and feeling safe. Funds from £500 up to £20,000 can be awarded for specific projects that support communities within North Yorkshire to “Be Safe and Feel Safe”, including:
– Diversionary activities for children and young people
– Promoting safety and reducing the fear of crime and anti-social behaviour
– Support for victims
– Improving community cohesion
– Preventing crime and anti-social behaviour
– Supporting the purchase of specific pieces of equipment in key community locations
For more information, applications and to find out about other previously funded projects, please visit:
Apply for the Community Fund – York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk)
In addition to working in partnership with the Community Safety Partnerships, the Mayor has also identified funding to support community safety issues, through a mix of commissioned and non-commissioned services.
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is committed to a commissioning approach to Community Safety and Serious Violence funding, with the aim of investing in evidence-based initiatives at a local level, which aim to reduce serious violence and achieve positive outcomes for individuals and communities.
Projects/initiatives must support a pro-active, sustainable, outcomes focused approach to prevention, early intervention and diversion, from Anti-Social Behaviour and Crime, including Serious Violence, that addresses (re)-offending , (re)-victimisation and Community Safety / Serious Violence priorities.
Any community group, organisation, or individual linked to an organisation can apply for this funding, however the proposed project/initiative:
– must benefit North Yorkshire / York communities directly;
– explain how the project adds value;
– evidence how the project links to local / strategic Community Safety priorities and / or the Serious Violence Duty priorities;
– be fully supported by the appropriate Community Safety Partnership; (Safer York Partnership [SYP] or North Yorkshire Community Safety Partnership [NYCSP]), specific to where the project/initiative will be delivered.
The maximum amount available for each application to this fund is £30,000.00
For more information, applications and to find out about previously funded projects, please visit:
Apply for the Community Safety Serious Violence Fund – York & North Yorkshire Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (northyorkshire-pfcc.gov.uk)
Futurehy in York & North Yorkshire are part of the National Collaborative Outreach Programme (NCOP). They have staff members based in colleges and universities across York & North Yorkshire. York St John University is the lead institution for the project, and the Central Team for Futurehy are primarily based there. They also have a Steering Group, made up of senior colleagues from various partner institutions.
Futurehy project aims include:
– double the proportion of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds in higher education (HE) by 2020
– increase by 20 per cent the number of students in HE from ethnic minority groups
– address the under-representation of young men from disadvantaged backgrounds in HE
The Outreach Hub
Gives HE providers, local authorities and other educational stakeholders a platform from which they can collaborate more widely and make a more cohesive offer to schools and colleges.
Signposting
Futureny website’s is where schools, colleges, learners, parents, community groups and other stakeholders in York & North Yorkshire can find out useful information about the NCOP programme, key HE provider opportunities and useful HE related information and resources.
Support
The Outreach Hub will facilitate the provision of new and additional HE and careers related opportunities for students in Y7 and above through close partnership working. This will include a focus on: disabled learners; young people in care and care leavers; young carers and children from a military service background.
Contact:
Central Office:
NCOP York & North Yorkshire
York St John University
York
YO31 7EX
To find out more information visit Futrehy website here.
WeMatter – Victim Support
WeMatter is a video-based digital service for children and young people (CYP) who have been affected by domestic abuse.
It provides specialist support to 8-17 year-olds who have been affected by abuse within their parent or carer’s relationship, or within the family home.
It’s not suitable for children and young people who are experiencing ongoing domestic abuse or for those who are still living with the alleged perpetrator.
We welcome referrals from professionals, parent and/or carers.
Please email wematter@victimsupport.org.uk or contact the WeMatter team on 0300 373 0258 for more information.
Community Services:
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