SACMHA Health & Social Care
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Key Information
- In person & remote
- Adults (over 18)
SACMHA Health & Social Care is a charity that was set up in 1988 in response to the mental health needs of people of African or Caribbean descent. They now support anyone from any BAME (Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic) background. They offer health and social care support to people in need of assistance due their age, youth, disability, financial hardship or social disadvantage.
SACMHA aims to provide a range of culturally appropriate services to anyone over the age of 18. People can self refer, or can be referred by a friend, relative or other healthcare professional.
If you are a statutory provider referring someone to the SHSC Waiting List Project, please fill in the form you can find through this link https://eu.jotform.com/form/220553997839372
They offer regular services including:
Supported Living
A supported living service in the form of self-contained wellbeing flats for adults with lived experience of mental health diagnosis and for the elderly.
Self-Directed Support
Self-Directed Support is when you control the money that you receive for support and get to decide how to spend it. SACMHA can support you to do this.
Counselling Referral Service
SACMHA’s Counselling Referral Service partners with a group of trained counsellors and a trainee counsellor. There are a limited number of free sessions on offer.
Carers’ Support
SACMHA provide support for carers, including helping them to schedule breaks and have their needs assessed.
Advocacy Service
The Community Mental Health Advocacy Service enables you to get support from another person to help you express your views and wishes, and help you stand up for your rights.
Other Services
SACMHA provide a number of other services including: Support on psychiatric hospital wards; Community Information; Social Cafe; Allotment; Digital Inclusion; and physical health promotion.
SACMHA Health and Social Care also have a number of volunteering opportunities.
Contact Information
- SACMHA Campus, 10 Breinburg Court, 263 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, S3 9AQ