Supporting Your Journey: Complementary Services in York
Mediation is an effective way to resolve disputes, but navigating separation or divorce often requires additional specialist support. Whether you need independent legal advice to formalize a “Memorandum of Understanding,” financial guidance to manage debt, or emotional support for your family, York offers a wealth of professional resources.
Below is a curated list of local services designed to complement your mediation journey.
AMITY MEDIATION SERVICES – YORK – Tel: 0330 133 4255
Address : 15 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET
Independent Legal Advice
While mediators are neutral facilitators, we strongly recommend having a solicitor “in the background.” They can help you understand your legal rights and turn your mediated agreements into legally binding Consent Orders.
Jones Myers York
- Specialism: Award-winning family law specialists focusing on divorce and child-related issues.
- Address: The Quadrant, Bootham Row, York, YO30 7BP
- Tel: 01904 202550
Harrowells Solicitors
- Specialism: Extensive experience in family law, mediation support, and financial settlements.
- Address: 1 St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8ZG
- Tel: 01904 558600
Langleys Solicitors
- Specialism: Expert legal advice for complex family matters and asset division.
- Address: Olympic House, Dodsworth Avenue, York, YO31 8HE
- Tel: 01904 610886
2. Debt & Financial Wellbeing
Financial clarity is the cornerstone of successful mediation. These services provide free, impartial advice to help you manage debts or create a sustainable post-separation budget.
- Citizens Advice York
- Specialism: Specialist debt, benefit, and housing advice.
- Address: West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
- Tel: 0808 278 7895
- City of York Council – Welfare Benefits Unit
- Specialism: Advice on benefit entitlement and financial support during life changes.
- Address: West Offices, Station Rise, York, YO1 6GA
- Tel: 01904 552312
3. Counselling & Emotional Support
The emotional toll of conflict can be significant. These organizations offer therapy and peer support to help individuals and families process the changes they are facing.
- York Mind
- Specialism: Mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing groups.
- Address: Highcliffe House, Highcliffe Court, York, YO30 6BP
- Tel: 01904 643364
York and Selby Talking Therapies (NHS)
- Specialism: Evidence-based support for anxiety, stress, and low mood.
- Tel: 01904 556840
4. Parenting & Family Hubs
For families with children, focusing on co-parenting is the priority. York’s Family Hubs offer courses to help parents manage conflict and support their children’s needs.
Clifton Children’s Centre (Family Hub)
The Avenues Children’s Centre (Family Hub)
Hob Moor Children’s Centre (Family Hub)
Child contact Centres in York
Safe, neutral environments for children to spend time with parents they no longer live with.
York Child Contact Centre
- Specialism: NACCC-accredited centre offering supported contact in a friendly setting.
- Address: St Andrews Church, 29 Huntington Rd, York, YO31 8RL
- Tel: 07519 824367
Domestic Abuse Support in York
Mediation is only appropriate where all parties feel safe and empowered to speak. If you are experiencing abuse, these specialist services provide confidential advocacy and safety planning.
IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services)
- Specialism: The leading specialist charity in York providing refuge and community support.
- Address: York (Confidential office)
- Helpline Tel: 03000 110 110
Kyra Women’s Project
- Specialism: A safe space for women to access support, training, and counselling.
- Address: CMC, St Saviourgate, York, YO1 8NQ
- Tel: 01904 632332