New support service to be piloted in Rotherham

A pilot scheme to provide support to adults who have recently tried to take their own life has been awarded £95,000 in funding.

Rotherham Council has given the money to Connect Rotherham CIC for a 15-month contract beginning in April.

The project will help people known to the area's mental health hospital liaison and crisis services (MDASH), offering them a combination of "emotional resilience coaching and practical support".

Those taking part will also get help to "build emotional coping skills, alleviate psychological distress, and better prepare them to access other community-based support".

The initiative aims to reduce social isolation, improve emotional resilience, decrease suicidal thoughts and activity, and enhance their overall quality of life, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Up to eight sessions will be available for people aged 18 and over who live in the borough, or are registered with a GP in the area.

Following the eight coaching sessions, people would then be connected to additional resources within the community.

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