A Mental Health Community Connector is there to provide one-to-one support to people living with Severe Mental Illness (SMI) across Rotherham. If you’re living with an SMI, we can support you to access your annual physical health check; build connections in your community; and help you to find the right service available for your needs.

This support may include:

• Supporting to access funded physical health provisions

• Connect to community groups and activities

• Mental well-being support and resources

• Support to access vaccinations and medication reviews

• Employment and volunteering support

• Support to access statutory services

How can I be referred?

You can access mental health support at your local GP practice. You can speak to a Mental Health Practitioner who can refer you to the Mental Health Community Connectors. Please note, we do not take self-referrals. You must be 16+ and be registered with a Rotherham GP.

If you require immediate support and may be in crisis, please contact an alternative service below:

• Rotherham Council – EMERGENCY SUPPORT – 01709 807319

• Mental Health Access Team/ Single Point of Contact – 01302 566999 (During office hours)

• Rotherham Adult Mental Health – 01709 302670 (Outside of office hours)

• Rotherham Council Single Point of Access – 01709 822330

• Samaritans – 116 123

• NHS 111- Call 111 and select the Mental Health option to speak to a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner for URGENT SUPPORT

• Mental Health Matters Rotherham – Rotherham Safe Space - 0800 246 5059 Opening hours: Thursday-Monday, 6pm-midnight Address: Milton House, 77 Sheffield Road, Rotherham, S60 1DA

For further information please contact: syicb-rotherham.varcommunityconnectors@nhs.net