Support Agencies & Helplines
Here when you need someone to listen.
If you need assistance, reasurance, or any support over the phone.
You will find a number of helplines available for you to call on this page below.
Crisis services…
Crisis Team - 0800 652 9571
Support for individuals in mental health crisis.
Samaritans - 116 123
A confidential listening service.
Rotherham Safe Space - 07890 987 384
The Mental Health Matters’ Rotherham Safe Space will go live on 25 July 2024, offering out-of-hours mental health support five evenings per week.
As part of the transition from the current service provider, there is a short period from 1 July 2024 when the new service will not be operational. During this time, anyone from Rotherham can access support from the Sheffield Support Hub by calling 07890 987 384.
Local organisations and helplines…
Action Housing - 03000 230 800
Provides essential housing support for vulnerable people in the community.
Apna Haq - 0782 476 7170
Practical and emotional support for Asian domestic abuse survivors.
Circles - 01189 500 068
Support for sexual offenders.
Children & Young People Services - 01709 823 987
Helpline for child protection concerns.
Citizens Advice - 0808 278 7911
Accommodates advice, information, support and advocacy services in the town centre.
Crisis Team - 0800 652 9571
Support for individuals in mental health crisis.
Sheffield DACT
Sheffield Drug and Alcohol/Domestic Abuse Coordination Team (DACT) are responsible for two separate areas of work; support for victims of domestic abuse, and support and treatment for drug and alcohol misuse.
Fleming Garden Project YWCA - 01709 703 471
Supported Housing Project for young parents (16-19 prioritised).
Grow - 01709 511 171
Provides wellbeing and practical support for individuals and families up to age 25.
Hopian - 03302 020 571
Support services for adults and children who have been affected by domestic violence and abuse.
IDVAS - 01709 823 981
Support and advice service for victims of domestic abuse.
Kooth
Kooth is an anonymous site which helps children and young people to feel safe and confident in exploring their concerns and seeking professional support. It has a 24 hour messaging service with trained counsellors.
Yorkshire Mesmac - 01709 242202
Mesmac provides sexual health screening, HIV testing, free condoms, pregnancy testing and contraception.
National Centre for Domestic Violence-0800 970 2070
The NCDV is a free, fast emergency injunction service to survivors of domestic abuse and violence regardless of their financial circumstances, race, gender or sexual orientation.
NHS Talking Therapies- 01709 447 755
Provides support for people with anxiety disorders.
Rehab 4 Addiction - 0800 140 4690
Rehab 4 Addiction offers a wealth of resources and information about addiction and mental health and provide a helpline that offers immediate assistance to those struggling with addiction.
ROADS, Rotherham Alcohol & Drug Services - 0808 1753981
Roads offer free, confidential support with alcohol and drugs.
Rush House - 01709 369 295
Accommodation and support services for people aged 16-25.
Sexual Assault Referral Center - 03302 230 938
Support and practical help to anyone who has experiences sexual assault.
SRASAC - 0114 241 2766
Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC) – Service for victims of sexual abuse.
The Rainbow Project - 07729 418490
Supporting the LGBTQIA+ community with housing, educational, training and social support needs.
The Survivors Trust - 01788 550 554
Supports and empowers survivors of rape, sexual violence and/or child abuse.
Victim Support - 01709 361 076
Offers support to victims of crime.
National organisations and helplines…
BACP - 01455 883 300
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counselling Directory - 0333 325 2500
Connecting you with professional, private and independent Counselling support.
Galop - 0800 999 5428
Supporting LGBT+ people who have suffered abuse and violence.
Life Centre
Adults: 0844 8477879 – Under 18’s: 0808 8020808 – Text: 0771 7989022
Supporting survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
Mothers of Sexually Abused Children (MOSAC)
For parents whose children have suffered from sexual abuse.
NAPAC - 08445 61855
The National Association for People Abused in Childhood – Support for individuals affected by abuse in childhood.
National Domestic Violence helpline - 08002 000 247
Support for individuals affected by domestic violence.
Rape Crisis - 08088 029 999
Provides local area information for rape victims.
5 Million Men - 08088 005 005
A helpline for men who have suffered rape or sexual abuse.
Safe line - 08088 005 008
Helpline and online support for men who have been targets of rape or sexual abuse.
Sane Line - 08457 678 000
A mental health support helpline.
Stop It Now - 08081 000 900
For concerns regarding own thoughts or someone else’s towards children and young people.
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Charity update...
Rotherham Abuse Advocacy and Counselling Service became a charity in October 2017, this means we rely on external funding and donations.
If you ever need to contact us...
Rotherham Abuse Advocacy and Counselling Service,
Hope Centre, Grove Road, S60 2ER
01709 835482
info@rothacs.org.uk
Rotherham Abuse Advocacy and Counselling Service
Specialist counselling and advocacy service for men, women and young people who have experienced, rape, sexual and domestic abuse including childhood sexual exploitation.
Hope Centre, Grove Road, S60 2ER
Telephone: 01709 835482
CIO Charity Registration Number: 1175142
