Domestic Violence
Some 1.2 million women and 700,000 men experience domestic violence each year, according to the Office for National Statistics.
However, these figures relate only to official reports of violence, with the real figure likely to be much higher. The effect on survivors' mental health is profound and obvious.
- Domestic violence has an estimated overall cost to mental healthcare of £176 million.
- Research suggests that people experiencing domestic abuse are more likely to experience mental health problems. In contrast, women with mental health problems are more likely to be domestically abused, with 30-60% of people with mental health problems have experienced domestic violence.
- Domestic violence is associated with depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse in the general population.
- Exposure to domestic violence has a significant impact on children's mental health. Many studies have found strong links between poorer educational outcomes and higher levels of mental health problems.
Support
Below are some local organisations that may be able to help you. If there are any organisations that you think should be listed, please let us know by clicking here.
If you would like to see some national organisations, please click here.
Rotherham Rise
Established in 1976, our experience and expertise are key to providing the best possible trauma-informed support to Adults, Young People and Children affected by Domestic Abuse and Child Sexual Exploitation.
At Rotherham Rise, we will:
- Believe survivors’ experiences of violence and abuse – no evidence is needed.
- Operate a policy of confidentiality to prioritise all survivor safety.
- Provide a strengths-based, non-judgemental service.
- Actively challenge discrimination and promote equality of opportunity.
- Treat all survivors as individuals, ensuring that their needs are considered, including religion, culture, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, HIV status or race.
Qwell - Rotherham
Qwell is a free, anonymous online mental health and wellbeing service tailored for adults across certain areas in the UK (ages 26+ in Rotherham), accredited by the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. Some things we'd like you to remember include:
We are completely Free: No cost to access any of our services.
Total Anonymity: Your identity is kept confidential.
Safe Environment: All posts and comments are moderated on Qwell.
No Referral Needed: Simply sign up and start using Qwell by going to our website.
Quick and Easy Registration: Get started in just a few minutes.
Support for All Issues: No problem is too small to discuss with us.
What We Offer:
Live Text-Based Chat: Engage in real-time text-based conversations with our professional team.
Inbox Messaging: Reach out to our team anytime, and we’ll respond as soon as possible.
Supportive Community: Connect with an online community of adults.
Self-Help Tools: Access a variety of self help tools like online journaling and goal setting.
Informative Content: Read helpful articles and stories written by adults and our expert team.
Collections: Explore collections of helpful resources on topics like the cost of living crisis, men's mental health, parenting and many more.
Availability:
24/7 Access: Our website is available around the clock, every day of the year.
Live Chat Hours: Monday to Friday: 12pm - 10pm & Saturday and Sunday: 6pm - 10pm
Please note that our live chat hours may vary during Christmas, New Year, and bank holidays, but our service is available 365 days a year.
Rotherham Safe Space
The Rotherham Safe Space offers free mental health support in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgmental, and non-clinical environment.
Our experienced team is available to provide emotional, social and practical support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading toward a crisis situation.
You can come just for a chat, or to access one-to-one emotional support. We also provide group discussions, workshops, and activities designed to help you effectively manage your mental health and wellbeing.
Anyone aged 18 and over can come to the Rotherham Safe Space, you can drop in, give us a call, send us an email, or have a professional refer you to the service.
People using the Rotherham Safe Space will also be supported by our 24/7 helpline, which offers access to emotional support and information when the service is closed.
It is vitally important that you contact the police on 999 if you are in immediate danger or 101 if the threat is not imminent. Nobody should be victim to domestic violence. You can also text 999 if you have registered for emergencySMS services.
That's Mental Mate!
