SACMHA had its genesis in the African Caribbean community and still has a specialism with that community, however, since 2011, SACMHA Health & Social Care has been offering quality health and social care solutions to all the communities of Sheffield. 

In delivering our services we provide a range of social and health care facilities, research, information, advice and education, on all aspects of mental and physical health amongst our beneficiaries.  Through the provision of the following services: 

• Community Outreach and Social Inclusion Service
• Carers Support Service
• Acute Advocacy
• EPIC Hospital Visiting/Befriending Service (Nether Edge & The Longley Centre)
• Self-Directed Support (SDS) Services.

Self-Directed Support

Self-Directed Support (SDS) is when:

• You are in control of the money you get for your support
• You can choose how to spend the money for your support
• You can choose things about your life – for example, who you want to get support from

You can get help to do these things if you need it.

Who can you ask about Self-Directed Support. You can ask:

• A care manager or social worker
• Other people at the council who know about Self-Directed Support
• People who support you now
• Your friends or family
• Someone who already has a Personal Budget
• People who work for SACMHA.

Our Self Directed Support Services include:
Support Planning
Individual Budget Management
Payroll Services
Personal Assistant (PA) recruitment.

Community support
SACMHA has a range of services available for our community. Some of our services are available at our SACMHA Campus and others may be available at a location that is suitable for you:

Community Outreach Service
A flexible service delivered where you want it when you want it, this could be for a range of support needs such as:
Help with managing your mental wellbeing
Help with your letters, bills, and other paperwork
Help managing your tenancy
Supporting you to appointments
Support with finding the service you need, or just help and advice, the choice is yours.
Support includes: telephone contact with the office, extra support if need­ed e.g. during a crisis, access to social groups, therapeutic groups and ac­tivities.
Please contact SACMHA to arrange a FREE initial meeting where we can discuss your individual requirements.

Here To Hear
a multi-lingual, multi-faith bereavement helpline, for those struggling to come to terms with their loss. If you need someone to speak to you can access the helpline by calling 0114 395 2127.

Community Health Champions
SACMHA’s Community Health Advisors are a part of the city-wide Sheffield Community Champion programme which is funded by the Sheffield City Council.

Windrush Compensation Support
United Legal Access (ULA) are offering a FREE legal service for Windrush compensation support. They will be holding surgeries in Sheffield for those affected. We will be providing details for the surgeries once these have been confirmed.

Digital Inclusion
SACMHA is launching our Digital Inclusion Project which includes:
A small device loan scheme
Support with applications
Group sessions
Home Visits
This project, funded by Sheffield City Council seeks to increase access to online services for all the citizens of Sheffield. Don’t miss out – Register now! Contacts G.Gambinga@sacmha.org.uk J.Ramsden@sacmha.org.uk.

Ouse Road Allotment
We’re sure that there are others in the community who would enjoy spending time outdoors, growing fruit, veg and plants – may be you used to have your own allotment but aren’t able to any longer.
If you would like to come along, then you can contact admin@sacmha.org.uk. You can also ring 07725 204574.

The Social Café
Are you seeking a friendly place with good food and something to do?
Then our Social Café is the place for you.
The Social Café provides an inclusive, informative community space in which to socialise and build friendships in good company.
A regular programme for community health and wellbeing is in operation. This has included dementia awareness, legal advice, hypertension and diabetes awareness, the Live Lighter Health Programme and pamper days. You can book an appointment with the Chiropodist who also provides a home visit service. We also have basic health checks offered by our Community Health Advisors.

The Social Café also offers a range of activities including crafts and games, and exercise. A healthy, hearty Caribbean meal is also provided at a small cost to either eat in with friends or to take away for later. All are welcome and there is no need to book!
Date & Time: Every Thursday from 11.30am – 3 pm
Location: SACMHA Campus, 10 Breinburg Court, 263 Pitsmoor Road, Sheffield, S3 9AQ.

Mental Health Support Service
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. At SACMHA we can support you in a number of ways. We currently provide the following services: