Health and Wellbeing Directory
At College, we think it is important that you have the resources to access support within the community and across the wider region. Take a look at our directory below in more detail to find out where you can go to discuss your wellbeing, no matter how you are feeling.
The Health and Wellbeing Centre is always open too if you need some support. You can visit them in the Old Mill Lane campus next door to Student Services or get in touch with the team on 01226 216 267 or hwbc@barnsley.ac.uk
Local support services:
Barnsley Sexual Abuse and Rape Crisis Service (BSARCS)
Specialist service group to support people whose lives have been affected by any kind of sexual violence.
Young people’s substance misuse service
Drug and alcohol support service for those 17 and under. The service is free.
Young people’s substance misuse service
An independent charity who give emotional and practical help to people who has been affected by crime.
Children’s and Young People’s Empowerment Project (CHILYPEP)
A charity dedicated to raising the voices of young people and giving them the confidence, influence and platform to shape their world
Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
NHS service which offers support for children and young people experiencing difficulties with mental health.
NHS Yorkshire Smokefree Service
Advisors are on hand to answer questions or provide support if you are looking to stop smoking.
Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies
An NHS service which offers support for those who are wishing to overcome depression or anxiety or better manage their mental health and wellbeing.
Rotherham and Barnsley Mind
Support service committed to providing high-quality advice and guidance to individuals who are dealing with mental health problems.
South Yorkshire Eating Disorder association (SYEDA)
A charity providing non-judgemental support to people affected by eating disorders.
Spectrum Sexual Health Clinic
Spectrum combines sexual health and contraceptive services to provide a full service for all your sexual health needs.
Night Owls
Call 0800 148 8244 or text 07984376950 8pm – 8am
A confidential support line for children and young people in crisis. Help is also available for parents and carers living in South and West Yorkshire.
Weston Park Cancer Charity
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Call 0114 553 3330 or email charityteam@wpcancercharity.org.uk
Weston Park Cancer Charity is here to face cancer with you - offering free emotional, practical, and therapeutic support, funding pioneering research and clinical trials, and enhancing the experience of treatment.
Wider support services:
Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS)
Support and advice for those experiencing or affected by, domestic abuse or sexual violence.
Kooth
A free, safe, and anonymous online service offering mental health support, self-help tools, and live chat with counsellors.
Shout
A free, confidential 24/7 text service for anyone in the UK who’s struggling. Just text SHOUT to 85258 to be connected with a trained volunteer for immediate support.
