Mental health

Find out how to get support for your mental health.

Get support without seeing a GP

You may get help sooner if you use the services below. You do not need to see a GP first.

Barnsley Talking Therapies Service

Life changing events like losing a job, an accident, the loss of a loved one, a traumatic incident or even just moving house can lead to feelings that can be hard to cope with. Sometimes, there may be no event that has triggered how we are feeling. You do not need to try and cope on your own. If you live in Barnsley and are over the age of 16, Barnsley Talking Therapies Service service can help.

This service is free for all patients registered to a GP surgery in Barnsley.

See things that Barnsley Talking Therapies Service can help with
  • depression
  • generalized anxiety
  • social anxiety

Phone: 01226 644900

If you need urgent help:

NHS urgent mental health helplines are for people of all ages. You can:

  • get 24-hour advice and support – for you or someone else
  • speak to a mental health professional
  • get advice on the best way to get help
Find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline

Request an appointment at the surgery

If the services above are not suitable, you can request an appointment at the surgery.