If you feel you are unable to see a Doctor or feel like you cannot cope. Concerned about your own or someone else’s mental health and wellbeing, it is vital that you seek help immediately. Contact one of the organisations below to get support straight away.
Rotherham 24/7 Crisis Helpline
Rotherham’s dedicated 24/7 crisis helpline supporting those who need urgent mental health help. Calls are FREE to this number: 0800 652 9571
Hard of hearing? Deaf? For anyone unable to use the standard telephone line, i.e. hard of hearing, there is a text phone service available.
Please text 07974 603610
Rotherham Safe Space
Rotherham Safe Space
Are you feeling distressed, anxious, that things are too much for you? We are open Thursday to Monday,6pm-midnight.
Rotherham Safe Space offers free mental health support in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for anyone aged 18 and over.
You can drop in, give us a call, send us an email, have professional refer you to the service .
Our experienced staff team is available to provide non-clinical emotional, social and practical mental health support. The Rotherham Safe Space also provides group discussions, workshops, and activities designed to help you effectively manage your mental health.
Please be aware this service is not suitable for people needing urgent medical attention (for example, after self-harm); for urgent medical care please attend your nearest A&E or call 999.
Contact us:
Address: Milton House, 77 Sheffield Road,Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 1DA
Call: 0800 246 5059
Email: rotherhamsafespace.mhm@nhs.net
SHOUT
Free Confidential 24/7 crisis text support providing immediate assistance.
Text “Shout” to 85258 or
Samaritans
Free 24-hour listening support
Samaritans are here to listen at any time of the day or night. You can talk to them about anything that’s troubling you, no matter how difficult.
Call free on 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org
Dial 999 – Life-Threatening Emergency
In a life-threatening emergency, phone the emergency services and ask for an ambulance.
Call 999
Combat Stress - Veterans -servicemen and women
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. Helping former servicemen and women with mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The service provides confidential advice and support to veterans and their families.
Tel: 0800 138 1619 (24-hour Helpline, 365 days a year)
Text: 07537 404719
Email: helpline@combatstress.org.uk
Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) – Hackenthorpe Lodge
Hackenthorpe Lodge Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) provides support to people in South Yorkshire who have been raped or sexually assaulted. This could be recently or in the past.
The centre offers crisis support following a rape or assault. This includes a medical assessment/treatment, a forensic examination, and referrals to ongoing aftercare services. You can choose which services you access and can choose as much or as little as you would like. They will also help you to understand your rights and options.
The service is confidential and independent of the police, and members of the public can refer themselves without having reported a crime to the police. You may choose to stay anonymous – you do not have to give your name to access their services
You can book an appointment by calling 0330 223 0938 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm) or 0330 223 0099 (Out of hours – 24/7 )
Appointments usually offered within 24-48 hours.
Contact Information:
hackenthorpelodge.sarc@nhs.net
http://www.hackenthorpelodge.org
Hackenthorpe Lodge SARC,
126 Occupation Lane,
Hackenthorpe,
Sheffield,
S12 4PQ
NHS 111
If you need help urgently but are not at risk of death or serious illness, use the NHS 111 non-emergency advice online:
Only call 111 if you cannot get help online.
People with hearing problems can use the:
Rotherham Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) team
Offer a range of psychological therapies to support people 18 and over.
You can learn more by visiting the website.
During the current pandemic, the team can be contacted via telephone: 01709 447755.
Food Banks
Voluntary Action Rotherham (VAR) – Food for People in Crisis
The Food For People In Crisis helps people deal with emergency situations by providing them with food, whether it’s a parcel to take home or a cooked meal and they also provide other types of support. There are assessment and referral processes to ensure that people who need support are able to access it all year round.
Tel: 01709 829821
Email: foodincrisis@varotherham.org.uk
Rotherham Citizens Advice
Citizens Advice can help you in finding local food banks and support you if you need a referral.
The RAIN Building Eastwood Lane
ROTHERHAM
South Yorkshire
S65 1EQ
Tel: 03444 111 444
Childline
Childline is Free and open 24 hours. Call: 0800 1111
The number will not appear on your phone bill.
You can email them and access their ‘1-to-1 counsellor chat’ via the website
My Mind Matters
If you are under 18 and require support from well-being and mental health services, please go to Every Mind Matters
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