Other support networks
Light Peer Support can offer families peer support and guidance at our support groups or via our 1:1 support programme.
Additional support, information or treatment can be found from many other local and national organisations, charities and networks. Here are details of some other support services available:
Sheffield, Rotherham & Doncaster Perinatal Mental Health Service: 0114 271 6069 or 0114 271 6310 shsc.nhs.uk/services/sheffield-rotherham-and-doncaster-perinatal-mental-health-service/
South Yorkshire Perinatal Mental Health team:
www.southwestyorkshire.nhs.uk/services/perinatal-mental-health-team/
Local services in and around Sheffield:
Sheffield IAPT: 0114 226 4380 www.iaptsheffield.shsc.nhs.uk
Sheffield Mental Health Helpline: 24 hours a day Freephone 0808 801 0440
Sheffield Mind: Free telephone counselling support every Monday between 9.00 – 10.30am 0114 258 4489 www.sheffieldmind.co.uk
Sheffield Children’s Centres: www.sheffield.gov.uk/familycentres
Sheffield Sling Surgery: www.sheffieldslingsurgery.co.uk/
Local services in and around Rotherham:
Rotherham IAPT: 01709 447755 or iapt.rdash.nhs.uk/
Rotherham & Barnsley Mind: To find out about their services contact the Rotherham office on 01709 919929
Rotherham, Doncaster & South Humber (RDaSH) Crisis Team: In a mental health emergency contact the RDaSH Crisis Teams on either 01302 566999; 01709 302670 or 01724 382015
Local services in and around Doncaster:
The Doncaster Talking Shop: a warm and friendly environment where people can gain knowledge and information about the RDaSH IAPT service and the talking therapies they provide, self-referrals can be made via Tel: 01302 565556
Doncaster IAPT: Contact is via Single Point of Access on 01302 566999 iapt.rdash.nhs.uk/
Doncaster MIND: Self refer online at doncastermind.org.uk/contact-us/ email: office@doncastermind.org.uk, call: 01302 812190, text: 07928 821758, doncastermind.org.uk/
Local services in and around Barnsley:
Rotherham & Barnsley Mind: to find out about the services in Barnsley contact 01226 261188 www.rbmind.co.uk
Barnsley Talking Therapies: 01226 644900 barnsley-talkingtherapies.nhs.uk/
Barnsley Family Hubs: barnsley.cloud.servelec-synergy.com/Synergy
The Barnsley Support Hub:
Out of hours mental health crisis, offering free mental health support to anyone over 18.
Open Thursday – Monday 6pm – 11pm. There’s no need for a referral or an appointment.
07855 971 634 or email barnsleysupporthub.mhm@nhs.net
National services:
APNI: (Association for Post Natal Illness): 0207 386 0868 apni.org/
Pandas Foundation (Pre and Post Natal Depression Advice and Support): 0843 2898 401 www.pandasfoundation.org.uk/
Cry-sis: (support for families with excessively crying, sleepless & demanding babies): 08451 228 669 www.cry-sis.org.uk/
Miscarriage Association: 01924 200 799 www.miscarriageassociation.org.uk/
SANDs (Stillbirth & Neonatal Death Charity): 0207 436 5881 www.sands.org.uk
Samaritans: 24 hours a day Freephone 116 123 www.samaritans.org/