STAR crisis resources

Community mental health and wellbeing resources

Sheffield Futures provides support with community participation, health, wellbeing, life skills and progression, alongside youth group activities and so on.

Project 6 – the SPOT Youth Centre for Children and young people aged between 10 and 25 years old. Provides constructive activities for children in or leaving care in the Sheffield area. Includes socializing opportunities, trips during school holidays, decisions about meal menus and assisting with cooking, the design of the youth centre and how they run sessions. Drop-ins are Monday 3.30pm till 7pm, Wednesday 4pm till 8pm, Thursday 3.30pm till 7pm at 646 Abbeydale Rd, S7 2BB. Telephone: 0114 258 7553.

SAYIT Youth Groups LGBTQ+ or questioning sexuality group support for children and young people between aged 11 to 25 years old. Includes a range of social opportunities, support and activities including artmaking, film nights, games, quiz nights, guest visitors and the opportunity to speak to our team about any issues or difficulties. Sessions are currently held online. To make a referral by emailing: info@sayit.org.uk with details of the young person and presentation. Younger Fruitbowl (11 to 14 years old) Thursdays 4pm till 6pm. Older Fruitbowl (15 to 17 years old) Thursdays 5.30pm till 7.30pm.

Asperger’s children and carers together (ACCT) is a community support for children and young people with autism. Current activities include computers, board games, Lego, art, outdoor fun, a sensory room. Held in the Pavilion and Garden Rooms at St Mary’s Church and Community Centre, Bramall Lane on Saturday mornings between 9.45am and 12.15pm.

GROW combines coaching with nature-based projects to help young people (aged between 16 and 24 years old) combat social isolation, boost their well-being and develop employability skills. Please complete the online referral form.

STAMP (Support, Think, Act, Motivate, Participate) a group for young people, (aged between 14 and 25 years old), which works to improve the mental health and emotional wellbeing of young people across the city of Sheffield.

Epic Friends offers young people advice and support on how to support friends who may be struggling with their mental health, alongside information about a range of mental health conditions.

Golddigger Trust provides a drop-in service and online workshops, as well as groupwork and individual mentoring interventions for young people aged between 11 and 18 years old. Courses cover a variety of topics including self-esteem, managing emotions and gender-specific issues. You can telephone 0114 327 1191 or email info@golddiggertrust.co.uk

The Family Intervention (formerly MAST) provides multi-agency support for children, young people, and families. Requires referral from an appropriate clinician.

Sheffield SENDIAS provides a wide range of Sheffield specific special educational needs and disability information, advice, and support, with a specific section on the website designed for children and young people to access. You can telephone 0114 273 6009 or
email: ssendias@sheffield.gov.uk

National mental health and wellbeing resources and specialist support

Childline provides advice, resources and listening services to children and young people up until the age of 19. You can telephone 0800 1111 or have an online 1-2-1 chat.

Kooth online mental wellbeing support and counselling for children and young people aged between 11 to 24 years old. Support can be anonymous. Live Chat is available up until 10pm.

The Mix a wide range of advice and support for young people aged under 25, alongside 1-2-1 Chat and helpline services. You can telephone 0808 808 4994.

Door43 Youth Information, Advice, Counselling and Support Service (YIACS) within Sheffield Futures for children and young people aged between 13 to 25. You can telephone 0114 201 2800 email: Door43@sheffieldfutures.org.uk and follow their Instagram at @door43_ The Wednesdays Wellbeing Café is open on Wednesday mornings to book a 20 minute chat for 1-2-1 emotional support available between 11am to 1pm or 2pm till 4pm. Telephone 07815 698 447.

Rethink offers advice and guidance around mental health on their website, alongside a 24/7 helpline specifically for under 18’s who live in Sheffield or are under the care of Sheffield Children’s NHS Trust. You can telephone 0808 801 0612.

The Samaritans provide a 24/7 confidential listening service via email, phone, text, post, and chat, alongside a self-help mobile app and online resources. You can telephone 0114 116 123 or email: jo@samaritans.org and complete an online application.

SHOUT 24/7 support via text, alongside resources and support for mental health and wellbeing. You can text: ‘SHOUT’ to 85258.

Bereavement support

Cruse Bereavement Support designed mostly for adults however there is some information relevant for young people. You can telephone 0808 808 1677 (Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm), email: helpline@cruse.org.uk

Hope Again the youth website of Cruse Bereavement Support. It is a safe place where you can learn from other young people, how to cope with grief, and feel less alone.

Winston’s Wish support for children and young people (up to the age of 25) who have lost a family member.

Resources for young people affected by cancer

Cavendish Care Young People’s Service offers support and advice and up to 10 sessions of therapy for young people and their parents and carers. You can telephone 0114 278 4600 or email: info@cavcare.org.uk or complete the self-referral form.

Eating disorder and body image

BEAT Eating Disorders resources and 1-2-1 email, webchat and phone support to young people with eating disorders, and those supporting individuals with eating disorders. Helplines operate from 9am till midnight during the week and 4pm till midnight on weekends and bank holidays. Email: help@beateatingdisorders.org.uk Adult Helpline (for any concerned adult) – 0800 801 0677 Youthline (Under 18’s) – 0800 801 0711 Live chat.

SYEDA (South Yorkshire Eating Disorders Association) offer information about eating disorders, support and guidance for people dealing with eating disorders, or people supporting those with eating disorders. Individuals over 16 years of age can refer themselves for support from SYEDA through their self-referral form.

Managing and coping with self-harm

Self-Injury Support phone, email, text and webchat support for young women and girls affected by self-injury. You can telephone 0808 800 8088 or text 0753 743 2444 or email tessmail@selfinjurysupport.org.uk

Alumina offers free 7-week courses for young people aged 14 to 19 years old struggling with self-harm, alongside advice and resources.

Calm Harm is a mobile application that provides tasks and advice to help children and young people resist or manage the urge to self-injure. It is based on DBT principles. The app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store or Apple Store.

LifeSIGNS has information and resources for children and young people struggling with self harm. LifeSIGNS also provide an automated email help system, which has been designed by individuals with personal.

Alcohol and substance advice

The Corner offer drug and alcohol misuse support, can also provide a prescribing service to young people experiencing problems with opiates, and harm reduction advice to young people who are injecting drugs. Clinicians can refer to this service, however, this cannot be done without the consent of the young person. You can telephone 0114 275 2051 Monday to Friday or email thecorner.sheffield@cgl.org.uk. Confidential drop-ins are between 1pm and 5pm from Monday to Friday at 91 Division Street, S1 4GE.

TALKTOFRANK advice around drugs and substance abuse. Telephone 0300 123 6600 (24/7), or text 82111 or email frank@talktofrank.com