Useful Contacts – resources
Mental health services
If you feel you need some support with your mental health, you should speak to your GP. Your GP may refer you to an NHS mental health service called the Single Point of Access team. You may be offered an assessment, and short-term support or a referral to other mental health services.
Out-of-hours support
If you need support for your mental health outside of normal working hours you can:
- visit NHS 111 online or call 111 and select the mental health option
- call Samaritans on 116 123, or text to 07725 909090
- contact the Shout messaging support service – text Shout to 85258
There’s also a Mental Health liaison team based at Barnsley Hospital. You need to attend A&E at the hospital to access this service.
If you need help for a mental health crisis or emergency, call 999 or go to A&E.
Self-referral
The Trust has launched a new guide to help people in Barnsley, Calderdale, Kirklees and Wakefield to ‘choose well’ when looking after their mental health and wellbeing. Click on the link to find out more:-
Barnsley Talking Therapies can help you get quick and easy access to the best type of aid for various mental health conditions. They can help you understand and learn to manage symptoms for things like anxiety, stress, low mood and depression.
Barnsley Talking Therapies can help with:
- anxiety (generalised, social or health)
- work-related stress
- depression
- body dysmorphic disorder
- panic disorder (with or without agoraphobia)
- obsessional compulsive disorder (OCD)
- single event trauma resulting in post traumatic stress
- phobias
You can self-refer to Barnsley Talking Therapies online or call 01226 644900.
Support services
The Samaritans – offer emotional support 24 hours a day – in full confidence. Call 116 123 it’s free or email jo@samaritans.org.uk
SANEline – 0300 304 7000 is an out of hours telephone helpline service offering practical information, crisis care and emotional support to anyone affected by mental health problems. They are available from 4:30pm-10:30pm each evening, every day of the year 0300 304 7000.
Kooth – Professional support from 12pm-10pm (weekdays) and 6pm-10pm weekends. Everything else is 24/7. You don’t need any sort of referral and we don’t need to know who you are. We’re BACP accredited. Our friendly team of professionals provide anonymous support through live, online chat. Chat through whatever is on your mind – there’s nothing to big or small. Relate to similar situations and connect with others by sharing experiences and gaining valuable self-care tips through our discussion boards. Set personal goals, write in your journal or try a wellbeing activity from our mini-activity hub. Helpful articles, personal experiences and tips from both the community and our professional team. Visit our website Home – Kooth
ANDYSMANCLUB – It’s Okay To Talk ANDYSMANCLUB are a men’s suicide prevention charity, offering free to attend peer-to-peer support groups across the United Kingdom and online. We want to end the stigma surrounding men’s mental health and help men through the power of conversation. #ITSOKAYTOTALK
#AlrightPal? The #AlrightPal? campaign is all about starting the conversation around mental health and wellbeing. Talking about mental health doesn’t have to be scary. It’s simply our emotional, psychological and social wellbeing. It’s vital to understand and manage it as it affects how we think, feel and act. If you’re concerned about your mental health and wellbeing, please know that you’re not alone. There are lots of support services available to help you during this time.
Mental Health Act referral line
A Mental Health Act assessment is a formal assessment to find out whether someone’s mental health treatment can be managed in the community. If not, a formal admission to hospital will be needed. To make a referral for a Mental Health Act assessment call 01226 772448.