External services - Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

Saffron

Saffron, formerly Sheffield Women’s Counselling and Therapy Service (SWCTS), is a specialist service providing free, confidential counselling and therapy services for women in Sheffield who have experienced abuse and/or trauma. Their main focus is on one-to-one therapy. Saffron also runs therapeutic group activities to help women to feel more in control in their lives, support themselves to manage stress, and feel good about themselves. Self refer by registering this way: https://www.saffronsheffield.org.uk/how-to-access-our-service

More info: ​https://www.saffronsheffield.org.uk/

Vida Sheffield

Vida Sheffield is an independent voluntary sector organisation. They offer a variety of services which also include: Eva Therapy Service – trauma focused counselling and therapy for women and girls affected by abuse and trauma – both one-to-one and group work programmes. Eva Women’s Group – a crafts based support group for women who have experienced or are currently experiencing abuse. https://vidasheffield.org.uk/

IDAS

IDAS is a specialist charity in Yorkshire that supports anyone experiencing or affected by domestic abuse or sexual violence. The services they provide include refuge accommodation, community-based support, peer mentoring, group work and access to a free and confidential 24/7 helpline on 0808 808 2241. IDAS also have teams of accredited specialist workers (IDVAs) who support people through the criminal justice system as well as providing emotional support and safety planning advice.

https://www.idas.org.uk/

Domestic Abuse Coordination Team (DACT)

DACT has responsibility for domestic abuse services in Sheffield. The Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 808 2241 is available Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm and Saturday 9.00am – 5.00pm (excluding bank holidays). You can call the helpline to talk with an experienced worker and/or work through which services might work best for you. Out of these hours you can call the ​National Domestic Violence Helpline​ 24/7 – 0808 2000 247.

If you don’t want to speak on the phone or it is unsafe for you to do so, you can email the helpline on help@sheffielddact.org.uk​ to ask for advice and information. Search for help here: https://sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse/get-help/ .
More info: ​https://sheffielddact.org.uk/domestic-abuse/

Sheffield Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (SRASAC)

SRASAC is a specialist service offering free and confidential support to anyone who has experienced rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life. Their services are completely confidential and independent of the police. SRASAC’s Information and Support Line: Tel: 07517 100 757 offers practical support for individuals and professionals who want to know more about our service. They offer specialist counselling support alongside Independent Sexual Violence Advice for people considering reporting to the police or who are involved with the criminal justice system as victims.  

The Survivors Trust helpline is open to all gender on 08088 010 818, and the National Rape Crisis Helpline for women and girls is 0808 802 9999 from 12 noon – 2.30pm and 7pm – 9.30pm 7 days a week.  Both are free and confidential.

For more information go to: https://srasac.org.uk/