Self-referral

You can self-refer to the following services without needing to see a GP or nurse. Each section lists the service details and how to access support directly.

Early Help Hub Doncaster
Supports families with issues such as school attendance, parenting challenges and behaviour concerns.

Early Help Hub
Tel: 01302 734110 or 01302 737777

CAMHS Doncaster (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Service)
Assessment and treatment for children/young people with emotional, behavioural or mental health difficulties.

CAMHS
Tel: 01302 796191

NHS Talking Therapies (Doncaster)
Free NHS talking therapies for adults with common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression.

NHS Talking Therapies
Tel: 03000 211 556
Self-Referral Form

NHS Rotherham Talking Therapies
Free NHS talking therapies for adults (18+) registered with a Rotherham GP.

NHS Talking Therapies
Tel: 03000 211 556
Self-Referral Form

Open Minds
One-to-one therapy, counselling and support for adults, children, couples and families.

Open Minds
Tel: 01302 344192
Email: openminds@counsellingdoncaster.com

Samaritans
Whatever you're going through, a Samaritan will face it with you. 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Samaritans
Tel: 116 123
Email: jo@samaritans.org.uk
Visit: 36 Thorne Road, Doncaster, DN1 2JA

Shout Text Support Service
Anyone in the area experiencing anxiety, stress, loneliness, depression, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, or other mental health challenges can use the service.

Shout
Text ‘EYUP’ to 85258 at any time of day or night.

RDaSH Crisis Line
The crisis team can help if you need urgent mental health support.

Crisis Team
Tel: 0800 804 8999
Call 111 and select mental health option.

Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub
Provides confidential advice, safety planning, emergency accommodation, and specialist support.

Domestic Abuse Hub
Tel: 01302 737080
Email: dahub@doncaster.gov.uk
Self-Referral Form

Hopian (Rotherham)
Support adults, young people and children affected by Domestic Violence and Child Sexual Exploitation in Rotherham.

Hopian
Tel: 0330 2020 571
Email: help@hopian.org.uk
Self-Referral Form

Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline
24-hour Domestic Abuse Helpline.

National DA Helpline
Tel: 0808 2000 247

Mankind Initiative
Helping men escape domestic abuse.

ManKind
Tel: 0808 800 1170 / 01823 334244

GALOP
Emotional support, guidance and help to explore what options may be available to LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing or have experienced violence and abuse.

GALOP
Tel: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk

Karma Nirvana
Working to end honour-based abuse in the UK.

Karma Nirvana
Tel: 0800 5999 247

In an emergency:

If you are in immediate danger, call 999 and ask for the police.
If you cannot speak, press 55 when prompted to alert the operator (Silent Solution).

Doncaster Social Prescribing
Support with loneliness, housing or money worries, caring responsibilities, lifestyle changes and connecting with local groups.

Social Prescribing
Email: pcdltd.social-prescribing-south-pcn@nhs.net
Self-Referral Form

Adult Social Care – Doncaster Council
For adults who may need care or support due to age, disability, illness, or caring responsibilities. The team can provide advice, assessments, safeguarding help, and information about equipment or care at home.

Doncaster Council – How to Contact Adult Social Care

Sexual Health Services 4 Doncaster
Free, confidential contraception & STI testing.

Sexual Health Services
Tel: 01302 272165 / 0800 246 5390

Rotherham Sexual Health Services
Free, confidential sexual health & contraception services.

Rotherham Sexual Health
Tel: 01709 427777

BPAS Doncaster – Abortion Care & Reproductive Health
You can self-refer directly to BPAS Doncaster for NHS-funded abortion care and related reproductive health services — there is no need to see a GP first.

BPAS Doncaster – Clinic Information & Self-Referral
Tel: 03457 30 40 30

Vasectomy Service (Doncaster)
Provided by The Scott Practice and Don Valley Healthcare.

Self-refer by email:
syicb-doncaster.doncastervasectomy@nhs.net 

Aspire Doncaster Drug & Alcohol Service
Support and treatment for people affected by substance or alcohol use in Doncaster.

RDaSH Drug & Alcohol
Tel: 03000 213 900

Yorkshire Smokefree Doncaster
Free support via phone, online or face-to-face.

Yorkshire Smokefree Doncaster
Tel: 0330 660 1166 / 0800 612 0011
Text 'YSF' to 80800
Self-Referral Form

NHS Quit Smoking
Find local services and download the NHS Quit Smoking App.

NHS Quit Smoking

Registering Pregnancy
Self-referral maternity care for anyone living in Doncaster who has had a positive pregnancy test.

My Pregnancy Notes
Tel: 01302 642814

Midwife Services
Midwife services in Doncaster.

RDaSH Pregnancy
Tel: 01302 642 814
Email: dbth.community.midwives@nhs.net

Doncaster & Bassetlaw MSK Physiotherapy Service
For adults (16+) with joint, muscle, tendon or nerve problems.

Self-Referral Form

Evolutio Ophthalmology – Doncaster
Community eye-care for urgent/minor eye conditions.

Evolutio
Tel: 0203 780 7860 (enquiries) / 0800 112 0070 (urgent triage)

RDaSH Podiatry Service
Assessment and treatment for a range of foot problems.

RDaSH Podiatry
Tel: 03000 211 550
Email: rdash.podiatryreferrals@nhs.net

Citizens Advice
Tel: 0808 2787955
Self-Referral Form

Pathways to Work
A referral gateway to support people who are facing health or other personal challenges which affect their working potential.

Pathways to Work
Tel: 01302 735554 (Doncaster) or 01709264410 (Rotherham)
Email: pathways@southyorkshire-ca.gov.uk
Self-Referral Form