SACMHA Health & Social Care
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Key Information
- In person
- Adults (over 18)
SACMHA Health & Social Care is a charity that provides culturally appropriate health and social care support to adults (18+) from Communities of Colour. They offer services around supported living, self-directed support, community support, counselling referral services, carer support and advocacy services.
SACMHA Beneficiaries
- Primary beneficiaries: Individuals from the African Caribbean community
- Secondary beneficiaries: Individuals from other Communities of Colour
- Tertiary beneficiaries: Individuals from the Host Community
People can self refer, or can be referred by a friend, relative or other healthcare professional.
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 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.
SACMHA Wellbeing Hub
The SACMHA Wellbeing Hub is a membership group aimed at addressing mental wellbeing in people who may be on wards or living in the community. They meet weekly on Wednesdays, providing a safe, supportive and inclusive space for members to meet, share conversation and a ‘pay as you can’ meal. Referral needed for this service.
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; Social Cafe; Allotment; 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
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