Besides Rotherham Rise, the organisations below might also be able to help you; please note we’re not responsible for the information or service they give.
South Yorkshire Police
Call: 999 for Emergency, or call: 101 for non-emergencies
Please remember, if you are in danger, call 999; if you cannot speak, let the operator know by placing a silent call. To silent call, dial 999; once you are connected with an operator, dial/press 55 to let them know your emergency is genuine but cannot speak.
Visit: policeconduct.gov.uk/our-work/key-areas-of-work/silent-solution to learn more about the Silent Solution (silent call).
Crimestoppers (an independent charity)
Reporting crime anonymously, call: 0800 555 111 or visit: crimestoppers-uk.org
National Domestic Abuse Helpline
Freephone, 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline, call: 0808 2000 247, or visit: nationaldahelpline.org.uk (online live chat via the site Mon-Fri: 3pm -10pm)
Local Solicitors
Parker Rhodes Hickmotts
22 Moorgate Street, Rotherham S60 2DA, call: 01709 511100
Howells Solicitors
18-20 Ship Hill, Rotherham, S60 2HG, call: 01709 364000
Foys Solicitors
Church Steps, All Saints Square, Rotherham, S60 1QD, call: 01709 375 561
Oxley & Coward Solicitors
34/46 Moorgate Street, Rotherham, S60 2HB, call: 01709 510 999
A&N Solicitors
The Wesley Centre, Blythe Road, Rotherham, S66 8JD, call: 01709 919 000
Other support, advice & advocacy
National Centre for Domestic Violence
Free injunction service, call: 0800 970 2070, text: NCDV to 60777 , or visit: ncdv.org.uk
Citizens Advice Rotherham
call: 0808 278 7911, or visit: citizensadvicerotherham.org.uk
Victim Support
1 East Lane, Rotherham S65 1EQ, call: 01709 361 076, or visit: victimsupport.org.uk
Rotherham Abuse Counselling Service
38 Moorgate Road, Rotherham S60 2AG, call: 01709 830238 / 01709 835 482, or visit: rothacs.org.uk
Rotherham Council Social Care
call: 01709 336080 for Children & Young People’s Services) / 01709 822330 for Adult Social Care
Rotherham Alcohol and Drugs Services (ROADS)
Offers free and confidential support on drugs and alcohol. Call: 0808 1753981 (Free phone) or visit wearewithyou.org.uk.
ISVAS Independent Sexual Violence Advisors (ISVAs)
The role of an ISVA is to offer practical and emotional support to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted recently or in the past. Call: 01709 427327, or visit: rothacs.org.uk/rothacs-services/isva-servicek
Mankind
Domestic Abuse & Violence support for men. Call: 01823 334 244 (Mon – Fri: 10am – 4pm), or visit: mankind.org.uk
Galop
LGBT+ Domestic Abuse. Call: 0800 999 5428, or visit: galop.org.uk (online live chat via the site Wed & Thu: 5pm-8pm)
Jobcentre Plus
Visit www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus to make a new benefit claim, access, and existing claim or for help finding employment.
Foodbanks
Visit The Trussell Trust to find your nearest foodbank and how to get a voucher.
Housing
Rotherham Key Choices
Call: 01709336009, or visit: rotherhamkeychoices.org.uk
Shelter
Support to understand your rights and get the help you need. Call: 0808 800 4444 (free phone) or visit their website.
Mental Health Support
Rotherham Mental Health Crisis Team
Call: 01709 302670 [24/7], or visit: rdash.nhs.uk
NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies
Offers a range of 1-1 therapies for anxiety and depression, including CBT, counselling, and stress control groups. You can self-refer by calling 03000215108, or visit NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies or via the Rotherham Health App.
Rotherhive
Providing a range of verified practical mental health and wellbeing information, support and advice for adults in Rotherham, visit: rotherhive.co.uk
Samaritans
call: 01709361717 [24/7 every day of the year], or visit: samaritans.org
Scope
Provide practical information and emotional support for people with disabilities; visit scope.org.uk
Stay Alive [Suicide Prevention App]
Support and tools when dealing with suicidal thoughts; visit: prevent-suicide.org.uk
Talking Therapies
Offers a range of 1-1 therapies for anxiety and depression, including CBT, counselling, and stress control groups. To self-refer call: 03000215108, or follow the link.
Work & Finance
Step Change
A national charity offering debt advice. Call: 0800 138 1111 (Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm) or visit: www.stepchange.org.
National Debtline
National Debtline offers phone and webchat services in England and Wales. Visit nationaldebtline.org or call 0808 808 4000.