Domestic Abuse Services

There are many domestic abuse services available to provide support, both locally and nationally. These organisations offer assistance, guidance, and ongoing support. 

Below are a few that may be able to help:

Support Organisations Local to Sheffield

• Sheffield DACT Sheffield Domestic Abuse Coordination Team.

• IDAS is a specialist charity serving the North of England supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

0808 808 2241 (Sheffield)

• Sheffield Women's Aid is our local branch and helps women and children in the Sheffield area. Many areas of the UK have a branch of Women’s Aid locally, so please Google to find yours if it’s not listed here. 

• South Yorkshire Independent Sexual Violence Service (ISVA) provide tailored support to victims and survivors of sexual violence, such as help with accessing specialist support such as pre-trial therapy and sexual violence counselling.  0114 2412766

• Ashiana is a charity dedicated to supporting Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, and Refugee individuals fleeing domestic and sexual abuse. They provide culturally sensitive, holistic support and safe accommodation for women and children who have survived abuse.

• Sheffield Mind Safe Space-counselling for adults affected by domestic abuse.

• Door 43 Counselling for young people affected by domestic abuse.

• Haven Therapeutic support for children and young people affected by domestic abuse. Email admin@havenorg.uk or call 0114 213 0590.

National Support Organisations

• IDAS: 0808 2000 247 (National 24 hour helpline)

• Women's Aid is a national organisation that helps women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and survivors of DA. 

• Refuge helps victims of domestic abuse whether they’re still with their abuser, are planning to leave, or have already left.

0808 2000 247 (24 hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline).

• Nested helps survivors of domestic abuse settle into a new home by providing essential household goods, along with longer term support services.

• The Sanctuary Scheme is a service for people who cannot move from their homes but fear an attack from an ex-partner or family member. They can provide home security including window and door locks, personal alarms, fire-proof letter boxes and in extreme cases, safe rooms within the property. Please contact the Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247 and ask about the Sanctuary Scheme, to see if you are eligible.

• Shout - UK’s first 24/7 text service, free on all major mobile networks and for anyone in crisis anytime, anywhere. It’s a place to go if you’re struggling to cope and you need immediate help.

• Rights of Women provides legal advice and information for family law ring 020 7251 6577 or email email: info@row.org.uk.

• MATCHmothers is a charity that offers non-judgemental support and information to mothers apart from their children in a wide variety of circumstances.