Self Referral
Most referrals to other specialists will require you seeing or speaking with a GP. However, there are a number of local services, listed below, that you are able to make self referrals to.
Neurodevelopmental Screening – ADHD referral form
Request ADHD assessment. A referral can be completed by the patient or the parent/carer. Download the referral form on the website below, complete and email to CAMHS
[email protected]
01609 751850
Carer support groups and organisations
Information about carer support groups and local support available.
North Yorkshire Talking Therapies
Talking Therapies is a national NHS programme designed to increase the availability of talking therapy treatments recommended by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE).Significant events like bereavement, unemployment, relationship breakdown, traumatic events or even stress at work can lead to difficulties requiring help and support. Problems with low mood and anxiety can develop and make it difficult for us to cope with life’s daily demands.
What to do in a Mental Health Crisis
In a mental health emergency, call us. We are here to talk. The line is open 24/7 for people living in County Durham, Darlington, Teesside, North Yorkshire and York.
0800 0516 171
North Yorkshire Horizons
To help as many people as possible to be free from drug and alcohol dependency.We want to reduce the harm caused to individuals, families and communities. Using flexible, wraparound services we support to reduce or end substance misuse and rebuild lives.We work with people from the start of their recovery journey right through to aftercare to help maintain the changes.
Call us for free on 08000 14 14 80
Living Well in North Yorkshire
Living Well is a free service that aims to improve the health, wellbeing and independence of adults. We work with people who are isolated, vulnerable, bereaved, lacking confidence, or perhaps on the borderline of needing health and social care services.
Hambleton Strollers
Close to half of all adults in the UK are not active enough to benefit their health optimally, putting them at risk of developing serious illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Walking for Health is an upcoming easy-to-use service that helps people find the right walking groups and access the support they need to get moving. With short walks over easy terrain, this program is perfect for those who are least active and want to improve their health and wellbeing.
Blue badge parking permits for disabled people
Blue badges help disabled people with severe mobility problems to access goods and services by allowing them to park close to their destination.
Papyrus – Prevention of Young Suicide
PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide is the UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. We believe that no young person should have to struggle alone with thoughts of suicide.
0800 068 4141
NHS stop smoking services help you quit – Quit smoking
Local stop smoking services are free, friendly and can massively boost your chances of quitting for good.
0300 123 1044
Marie Stopes UK
You don’t need a GP referral to access NHS funded abortion care.We've been helping people with their reproductive health options for over 40 years. We provide NHS-funded and self-funded abortion and vasectomy care through our network of local clinics all over England. You can give us a call whenever you need us. Our advice line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
0345 300 8090
Find a psychological therapies service in England
You can refer yourself directly to a psychological therapies service (IAPT) without seeing your GP.These services offer therapies, such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), for common problems including: stress, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and phobias