A safe place for all
Our Resource Centre is open to anyone who needs a safe place.
Whether avoiding drug or alcohol misuse or keeping safe from domestic abuse, whatever the reason for dropping in, we will give a warm welcome and non-judgemental support.
Personal Development
Our members can access free CHIME workshops. The CHIME framework for personal recovery Connectedness, Hope anoptimism, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment, are identified as the five elements we all need to maintain better wellbeing.
A safe place for all
Our Resource Centre is open to anyone who needs a safe place.
Whether avoiding drug or alcohol misuse or keeping safe from domestic abuse, whatever the reason for dropping in, we will give a warm welcome and non-judgemental support.
Personal Development
Our members can access free CHIME workshops. The CHIME framework for personal recovery Connecedness, Hope anoptimism, Identity, Meaning and Empowerment, are identified as the five elements we all need to maintain better wellbeing.
Partnership Working
Scarborough Survivors works with other charities, agencies and local businesses to ensure that our services work in harmony and reach people of all ages and backgrounds in our community.
We hold regular surgeries at Scarborough and Whitby Job Centre to support clients. Other partners include North Yorkshire Horizons, The Summit, Scarborough DAG, GP surgeries, Cavca, Coventry University and the Rainbow Centre. Plus many more organisations than can be listed here. We welcome every opportunity to work with others to improve the mental wellbeing of our community.
Partnership Working
Scarborough Survivors works with other charities, agencies and local businesses to ensure that our services work in harmony and reach people of all ages and backgrounds in our community.
We hold regular surgeries at Scarborough and Whitby Job Centre to support clients. Other partners include North Yorkshire Horizons, The Summit, Scarborough DAG, GP surgeries, Cavca, Coventry University and the Rainbow Centre. Plus many more organisations than can be listed here. We welcome every opportunity to work with others to improve the mental wellbeing of our community.
New Projects Under Development
2. Positive buddy scheme – this recognises the need for a broad range of one-to-one support to reduce isolation through the provision of a dedicated listening ear, techniques to manage and improve mental wellbeing, reconnecting people with their community, increasing confidence and self-esteem, reducing mental health stigma and promoting autonomy. Volunteer Positive Buddies will receive full training for this role, including MHFA and Suicide Awareness.
3. Extend the reach of our services in the Borough of Scarborough, particularly in response to the significant impact that Covid-19 isolation will have on the mental health and wellbeing of our community. This will include face-to-face and telephone support post Coronavirus.
New Projects Under Development
2. Positive buddy scheme – this recognises the need for a broad range of one-to-one support to reduce isolation through the provision of a dedicated listening ear, techniques to manage and improve mental wellbeing, reconnecting people with their community, increasing confidence and self-esteem, reducing mental health stigma and promoting autonomy. Volunteer Positive Buddies will receive full training for this role, including MHFA and Suicide Awareness.
3. Extend the reach of our services in the Borough of Scarborough, particularly in response to the significant impact that Covid-19 isolation will have on the mental health and wellbeing of our community. This will include face-to-face and telephone support post Coronavirus.
Mental Health & First Aid Training
Scarborough Survivors is able to offer individuals or organisations accredited MHFA training. The training is deliverd over two full or four half days and provides learners with a good understanding of mental health conditions. It helps them to gain the confidence and skills to support someone who is mentally unwell safely and sensitively.
All learners receive a comprehensive manual as an ongoing reference. This course is especially useful to anyone who is responsible for staff or volunteers in a workplace but it is also of value to those wishing to assist family and friends with poor mental health.
To receive a course outline or any further information ring 01723 500222 or send a message.
Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training (ASIST)
This is an accredited two day interactive course that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions. Anyone aged 16 or over can learn and use the ASIST model.
No mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary.
Mental Health & First Aid Training
Scarborough Survivors is able to offer individuals or organisations accredited MHFA training. The training is deliverd over two full or four half days and provides learners with a good understanding of mental health conditions. It helps them to gain the confidence and skills to support someone who is mentally unwell safely and sensitively.
All learners receive a comprehensive manual as an ongoing reference. This course is especially useful to anyone who is responsible for staff or volunteers in a workplace but it is also of value to those wishing to assist family and friends with poor mental health.
To receive a course outline or any further information ring 01723 500222 or send a message.
Applied Suicide Prevention Skills Training (ASIST)
This is an accredited two day interactive course that prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid interventions. Anyone aged 16 or over can learn and use the ASIST model.
No mental health or suicide prevention experience is necessary.
Grant Funders
We are most grateful to all our funders. With their support we are able to develop projects for the benefit of our members and services and resources that lie outside the scope of core funding. Our current or most recent funders are:
- NHS England – Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
- Tudor Trust
- Scarborough Rotary
- Police and Crime Commission
- HSBC
Counselling Services
We are able to offer a free one-to-one counselling that is solution-focused. After an initial assessment, a minimum of 6 and maximum of 24 sessions are offered.
We are committed to being a disability confident employer and as such we will:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicate and promote vacancies
- Offer an interview to disabled people
- Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
- Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
We hold a contract with NYCC Health & Adult Services as the main third sector provider of mental health support and representation in Scarborough Borough.
This enables us to open our Mental Health Resource Centre for drop-in 7 days a week, providing a safe and supportive environment for our members and information for anyone wishing to assist family, friends or clients who are experiencing poor mental health.
In 2019 we were awarded the Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award which again recognises our work in the voluntary sector.
These awards serve as a quality mark and are helpful when applying for grant funding.
In 2017 our charity was delighted to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of our long-standing work to support better mental health in our community. This award is a high accolade for which we are rightly proud. It is thanks to the commitment of our amazing volunteers that we were succesful in gaining this level of recognition.
Grant Funders
We are most grateful to all our funders. With their support we are able to develop projects for the benefit of our members and services and resources that lie outside the scope of core funding. Our current or most recent funders are:
- NHS England – Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG)
- Tudor Trust
- Scarborough Rotary
- Police and Crime Commission
- HSBC
Counselling Services
We are able to offer a free one-to-one counselling that is solution-focused. After an initial assessment, a minimum of 6 and maximum of 24 sessions are offered.
We have had to make the difficult decision to close our counselling waiting list until such time as we are able to resume this service. Whilst our Resource Center remains closed, we are unable to provide a counselling service.
We are committed to being a disability confident employer and as such we will:
- Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
- Communicate and promote vacancies
- Offer an interview to disabled people
- Anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as required
- Support any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
We hold a contract with NYCC Health & Adult Services as the main third sector provider of mental health support and representation in Scarborough Borough.
This enables us to open our Mental Health Resource Centre for drop-in 7 days a week, providing a safe and supportive environment for our members and information for anyone wishing to assist family, friends or clients who are experiencing poor mental health.
In 2019 we were awarded the Duke of York’s Community Initiative Award which again recognises our work in the voluntary sector.
These awards serve as a quality mark and are helpful when applying for grant funding.
In 2017 our charity was delighted to be awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in recognition of our long-standing work to support better mental health in our community. This award is a high accolade for which we are rightly proud. It is thanks to the commitment of our amazing volunteers that we were succesful in gaining this level of recognition.
Downloadable Information
Please click on the links below to download our forms, leaflets and posters.
Downloadable Information
Please click on the links below to download our forms, leaflets and posters.