If you are in an emergency and there is risk to life (that can be your own or another person):
- Call 999. (When to call 999)
If you’re a child or young person in need of urgent help:
- Call Childline free on 0800 111 or click here
- If you live in Sheffield and are under 18, you can ring the SCFT/Rethink helpline on 0808 8010612 or click here
If you’re an older young person or an adult in need of urgent help:
- Call the Samaritans on 116 123 or click here
- If you live in Sheffield and do not currently have a mental health Care Coordinator, ring Sheffield Health and Social Care’s Single Point of Access on 0808 196 8281 (calls are free from a landline or mobile) or 0114 226 3636 or click here
If you are worried that a child or young person has been harmed or at risk of harm:
- Call Sheffield Safeguarding Hub on 0114 273 4855 or click here
Below is a list of websites that offer information, guidance and support for children and young people who self harm or are experiencing suicidal thoughts as well as their friends and family.
If you are concerned about your mental health or the mental health or wellbeing of your child, you can contact your GP to request support, advice, and a referral on if appropriate. You can also speak to your child’s school and request a referral to Early Help (sometimes called MAST in Sheffield), who provide a range of supportive services to children and families.
There are also some voluntary organisations in Sheffield who provide support in relation to specific areas of need. Based on recommendations from young people and families we have worked with, we can suggest contacting any of the following if they are relevant to your situation:
Home – Kooth – online talking and support app ran by trained advisors
Golddigger Trust– groups and 1:1 support aimed at increasing self esteem
SAYiT (including Fruitbowl) – LGBTQ+ youth groups and individual support
Sheffield Young Carers – support for young people who have a caring role within their family
Cavendish Cancer Care – short-term therapy for children and young people affected by cancer, including bereavement
ACCT Sheffield – support for autistic children and young people and their families
Zest Youth Services– youth groups and peer mentoring based in the Upperthorpe area of Sheffield
Door 43 | Sheffield Mental Health Guide– Door 43 offer youth groups/ drop ins and 1:1 support
Wellbeing Cafe at Door 43 | Sheffield Mental Health Guide– Door 43 well being café
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Forum provides information about services available to people affected by past or current domestic abuse, including emotional and verbal abuse. This includes links to Haven services for children and young people living with a safe parent to help them process their experiences together