Referrers

CAB is an advice  service to help people with such matters as debt, benefits, housing, relationships and personal rights. The Whitby branch of Scarborough and District CAB is contactable at: Church House, Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BA  (01947) 605157 during Whitby Bureau open hours below Tuesday 10:00am – 3:30pm Drop In Assessments Thursday 10:00am – 3:30pm Drop In Assessments Friday 10:00am – 1:00pm Benefit check drop in. Otherwise, 08444 111 444 (Local Rate)   MONDAY to FRIDAY 10.30 am – 3.30 pm AdviceGuide

WACC aims to give children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. whitbyanddistrictCC@northyorks.gov.uk 01609 533819 Whitby and District Children’s Centre, Byland Road, Whitby Y021 1HY, next to Stakesby Primary School and near Spring Hill Medical Centre. Opening hours: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5pm Friday – 8.30am – 4pm AdviceGuide

SWR MIND provides social, emotional and practical support. 4 Flowergate, Whitby 01947 606853  see SWRMIND 

SCARBOROUGH BOROUGH COUNCIL The Domestic Violence Team at SBC deals with physical and mental abuse that in often associated with abuse by a man on a woman but can be the reverse. The Domestic Violence Team handles matters so as to protect the victim as much as possible. The DV Team works with foodbank4whitby and will make food and other essentials available through carefully agreed channels.

Yorkshire Coast Homes is noted for housing but it is also involved in a range of social initiatives to support not only those it houses (as a responsible landlord) but contributes to the support of vulnerable people in the wider community too. YCH is one of several Referral Partners working with foodbank4whitby serving mainly its tenants. Yorkshire Coast Homes (Northern Office), The Coliseum, Whitby YO21 1EZ  0845 0655656 Mon – Fri 8.30am – 5pmhttp://www.ych.org.uk

NYCC Social Services works with people 18+ who have or appear to have an illness or disability and who may benefit from receiving support and care services. 0845 0349410 http://www.northyorks.gov.uk/article/23004/Health-and-social-care

These organisations are not referral partners but SIGNPOSTERS. They hold information on Referral Partners and will assist, but they do not assess need and cannot refer people to the food bank.

SBC Housing Options operates from the Job Centre Plus office by appointment 01723 232584

Age UK promotes well-being of all older people, making later life fulfilling and enjoyable. 39 Aberdeen Walk, Scarborough 01723 379058

Whitby Community Mental Health Team provides a service for people with mental health problems who are registered with a GP.  11 Byland Road, Whitby, YO21 1JH  01947 820294

Stonham is a social enterprise and charity providing supported housing and services to the vulnerable. 0113 246 8660 Helpline 0345 141 4663

Whitby DAG enables disabled people to live as independently as possible, making informed choices through access to information and services. Church   House Centre, Flowergate, Whitby YO21 3BA   01947 821001

Foundation Housing is a charity that works with socially excluded people (18 – 25 years) helping them to gain full independence in their local community. 22 Victoria Road, Scarborough, N. Yorks  01723 365609

Whitby Health Visitors are qualified nurses who have special training in children’s health. They offer help, advice and support. 01942 824259