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) – 01226 320 140
Specialist service group to support people whose lives have been affected by any kind of sexual violence.
Humankind Recovery Steps – 01226 779 066
Drug and alcohol service for those 18 and over
Young people’s substance misuse service – 01226 705 980
Drug and alcohol support service for those 17 and under
Victim Support South Yorkshire – 0300 303 1976
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) – 0114 234 8846
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) – 01226 644 829
An NHS service which offers support for children and young people experience difficulties with their mental health and wellbeing
NHS Yorkshire Smokefree Service – 0330 660 1166
Advisors are on hand to answer questions or provide support if you are looking to stop smoking
Barnsley NHS Talking Therapies – 01226 644 900
An NHS service which offers support and guidance for those who are wishing to overcome depression or anxiety or better manage their mental health
Rotherham and Barnsley Mind – 01226 211 188
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) – 0114 272 8822
A charity providing non-judgmental support to people affected by eating disorders
Spectrum Sexual Health Clinic – 0800 055 6442
Spectrum combines sexual health and contraceptive services to provide a full service for all your sexual health needs
Wider support services
Childline – 0800 11 11
Childline is a counselling service for children and you people up to their 19th birthday
Campaign against living miserably (CALM) – 0800 58 58 58
A free, confidential and anonymous crisis helpline
FRANK – 0300 123 6600
A 24-hour friendly and confidential drug advise and support helpline
Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS) – 03000 110 110
Support and advice for those experiencing or affected by, domestic abuse or sexual violence
Stonewall LGBT support – 0800 050 2020
Support and advice for those in the LGBT community
Last updated: 5th December 2023