Business Details
41 Years
experience
Specialist Mental Health Support in York
Amitola Communities has been providing specialist mental health and learning disability support services since 1985. Our experienced team delivers person-centred care through residential care homes, recovery houses and community-based floating support services in York. We operate therapeutic communities that prioritise individual dignity, choice and independence while maintaining 24/7 professional support. Our collaborative approach with healthcare providers and community organisations enhances service delivery through innovative partnerships. Staff receive continuous professional development to maintain expertise in mental health care and therapeutic practices.We focus on creating environments where residents develop life skills, build confidence and achieve personal growth through structured routines and tailored care plans. Our three residential homes - The Gravers, The Dexters and Christmas Lodge - each offer unique settings designed to foster social engagement and community integration. We maintain rigorous quality standards through regular reviews and compliance with health and safety regulations.
Services
Residential Care
Recovery Services
Community Support
Floating Support
Therapeutic Communities
Personalised Care Plans
24/7 Support
Transitional Housing
Skill-Building Activities
Trauma-Informed Support
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years' experience in adult mental health support services
- Our 24/7 therapeutic communities foster personal growth and independence
- We provide tailored care plans developed by experienced professionals
- Our team receives continuous professional development in mental health care
- We maintain strong partnerships with healthcare providers and local organisations
Services
Residential Care Homes
Our residential care homes provide therapeutic community settings for adults with complex mental health needs. Each home offers 24/7 professional support through personalised care plans that promote independence and personal growth. Residents benefit from structured routines and social engagement opportunities designed to enhance their quality of life.
Recovery Services
Our recovery model focuses on personal empowerment and development of coping strategies for individuals with enduring mental health issues. Through therapeutic environments and tailored recovery pathways, we help residents build confidence and progress towards greater independence while maintaining ongoing professional support.
Community Support
Our community support services provide bespoke mental health assistance in independent living settings. This includes transitional housing and skill-building programmes that help individuals develop autonomy while receiving professional guidance and emotional support from experienced care teams.
Therapeutic Communities
We create nurturing environments where residents engage in group activities and social interactions that promote mental wellbeing. Our therapeutic communities combine daily routines with professional care to foster personal growth, resilience and community integration for adults with complex mental health needs.
Personalised Care Plans
Each resident receives a customised care plan addressing their specific mental health and independence goals. Our experienced teams regularly review and adapt these plans to ensure they remain effective, combining clinical expertise with compassionate, person-centred approaches to mental health support.
People
Amy Stokell
Operations Manager
Amy leads operational management at Amitola Communities, ensuring high-quality care delivery across all services. With extensive experience in mental health support, she focuses on maintaining therapeutic environments and developing staff training programmes to enhance service excellence.
Dr Rian Howard
Recovery Services Manager
Dr Howard oversees recovery services, specialising in trauma-informed care approaches. He develops evidence-based recovery programmes that empower residents to build coping strategies and achieve personal growth through structured therapeutic support and community integration.
Mark Mortimer
The Dexters Manager
Mark manages The Dexters residential home, focusing on creating supportive environments for mental health recovery. He implements person-centred care approaches that balance structured routines with individual choice to promote residents' independence and wellbeing.
Dan Graver
Service Development Manager
Dan drives service innovation at Amitola Communities, developing new support models that enhance therapeutic outcomes. He works closely with partners to expand service offerings while maintaining rigorous quality standards across all mental health support programmes.
Ryan Buglass
Operations Director
Ryan oversees operational strategy, ensuring services align with Amitola's values of compassionate care and community integration. He focuses on staff development and partnership building to maintain high-quality mental health support across all residential and community services.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide residential care homes, recovery houses and community-based floating support services for adults with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities in York.
How can I make a referral?
Contact our York office via phone at 01904 656 062 or email [email protected] for referral information and assessment arrangements.
What makes Amitola different?
We combine 35+ years' experience with trauma-informed care approaches, offering 24/7 therapeutic communities and personalised care plans developed by experienced professionals.
Do you offer 24-hour support?
Yes, all our residential care homes provide round-the-clock professional support to ensure residents receive continuous assistance with their mental health needs.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve York and surrounding areas, with residential homes located in Wigginton Road, Penleys Grove Street and Mount Vale locations.
How do you support independence?
Through tailored care plans, skill-building activities and transitional housing programmes that help residents develop life skills and progress towards greater autonomy.
