Useful Numbers
There are a number of organisations and charities, both locally and nationally, that can help with your mental health issues.
The list of numbers below is by no means exhaustive; more help can be found online or by speaking to your GP practice.
If you or someone you know needs urgent help now,
then please call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option.
In a life-threatening emergency, please call 999 immediately
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General
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MIND Rotherham and Barnsley - 01226 211188 - www.rbmind.co.uk​
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Mental Health Matters - www.mhm.org.uk/barnsley-support-hub
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Samaritans – 116 123
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NHS 24/7 Support – 0800 183 1485
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Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for text message support 24/7
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Barnsley IAPT – 01226 644900
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AgeUK – www.ageuk.org.uk – 0800 678 1602
Suicide Ideation
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National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK – 0800 587 0800
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Befrienders - www.befrienders.org
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International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP) - www.iasp.info
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Papyrus - 0800 068 4141 - www.papyrus-uk.org
Addiction
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Human Kind – 01226 779066
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Recovery Steps – 01226 779066
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AI-Anon - 0800 0086 811 - www.ai-anonuk.org.uk
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FRANK - 0800 776600 - www.talktofrank.com
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GamCare – 0808 8020 133
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Narcotics Anonymous - 0300 999 1212 - www.ukna.org
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Gamblers anonymous - 0330 094 0322 - www.gamblersanonymous.org.uk
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Alcoholics Anonymous - 0800 918 8650 - www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
Pregnancy & Baby Loss
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Tommys - www.tommys.org/baby-loss-support - 0800 0147 800
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Child Bereavement UK -0800 02 888 40 - www.childbereavementuk.org
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Sands - 0808 164 3332 - www.sands.org.uk
Self Help
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https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/mental-wellbeing-tips/self-help-cbt-techniques/ - Website with tips on easing anxiety with CBT-style techniques
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https://www.getselfhelp.co.uk/ - Website with techniques and therapy resources to help combat symptoms of anxiety
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Counselling Directory - https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/ - help in finding a suitable therapist in your area
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Bereavement
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Barnsley Bereavement - 07436 261 956
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Cruse - 0808 808 1677 - www.cruse.org.uk​
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National Bereavement Services - 0800 0246 121 - www.thenbs.org
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Sue Ryder Grief Support - online bereavement support
Domestic Violence
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IDAS 03000 110 110 – in an abusive relationship
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National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 - www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk
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National LGBTQA+ Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0800 999 5428 – www.galop.org.uk
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Womens Aid – support for women and children in domestic violence situations - www.womensaid.org.uk
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To make a referral to Barnsley Domestic Violence service community team, please call the 24/7 helpline
Under 18s
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ChildLine – 0800 1111
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Here4You Advice Line – 0800 234 6342
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Compass Be - 01226 107 377 - www.compass-uk.org/services/compass-be-barnsley-mental-health-support-team/
Details last updated August 2025