Harrogate & Ripon Mind - Our Services

Harrogate Mind is a member-led service open to anyone aged 18-65 who suffers from any kind of mental health disorder. We offer a friendly environment where members can join vocational and educational groups or simply enjoy the drop-in service. We have strong links with all other mental health services in the area and have surgeries for housing and benefit enquiries.

We are open 6 days per week including Bank Holidays (Christmas Day excepted) and our aim to provide a welcoming and supportive environment to all our members as well as the opportunity to be involved in organisation of the service.

Click on the services below to show or hide the details about each service that we offer at Harrogate Mind.
New Directions
This course runs on Fridays to help people improve their skills in such areas as:-
  • Time management
  • Assertiveness training
  • Communication skills
  • Positive thinking
  • Stress management
  • Job skills
  • CV writing
The course runs over 12 weeks and is accredited at three levels by the open college.

Computer Courses
Our computer courses are run by the WEA (Workers Education Association). Run over a 10 week period, using laptops, which are provided by the WEA. The course includes:
  • Beginners - Basic skills
  • Intermediates - Computer Literacy And Information Technology (CLAIT)
  • Advanced - European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
All are welcome to join us in a friendly relaxed environment to develop and support your individual learning needs.

Social Group
A mixed social group - activities include exploring the Harrogate area, community awareness and topical discussions.

Creative Writing Group
Held every Monday evening during term time with tutor from WEA. The opportunity to write creatively and learn a variety of skills. For beginners or advanced writers in a supportive, friendly atmosphere.

Creative Day
Quilling, Calligraphy, card making and a digital photography group run throughout the day.

Men's Space
A time for men to chat, play pool or cards or just drop-in for coffee!

Women's Group
A chance for women to get together to chat, play games or go out for coffee.

Maths Weds (term time) 10.30-1pm
For beginners up to GCSE level (exam optional) Delivered in the Centre by a Harrogate College tutor

English Fri (term time) 1pm-3.30pm
For beginners up to GCSE level (exam optional) Delivered in the Centre by a Harrogate College tutor

Music Group Mon 2.30pm-5pm
Come and play a musical instrument or sing. Taught by a professional musician in a relaxed environment where everyone is welcome. Opportunities to sing or play at venues outside the Centre!