New Doncaster mental health service ‘Safe Space’ launches

Advice and Information - 20 December 2019

A mental health ‘Safe Space’ has been officially launched in Doncaster this week
Young volunteer smiling at the camera

Green light given for new service

Located in Intake, the innovative service ran by NHS Doncaster CCG, Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Foundation Trust (RDaSH), People Focused Group (PFG), Mind and Open Minds, has been given the green light for two years funding following a successful pilot last year.

Mental health support

Accessed via the single point of access phone line, the service uses peer and voluntary support empathise with people experiencing a mental health crisis building wrap around support and a living well plan for each individual which links with local neighbourhood assets and services which can help further.

Access to ‘Safe Space’ is through the single point of contact line only. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call the team on 0800 804 8999

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