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- Remote
- Adults (over 18)
- Children and Younger People (under 18)
Sheffield DACT (Domestic Abuse Coordination Team) have responsibility for domestic and sexual abuse services in Sheffield.
Sheffield Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 808 2241
The helpline is available Monday – Friday 8.00am – 8.00pm and Saturday/Sunday/Bank holidays 11.00am – 8.00pm. They can arrange BSL or interpretation services if required.
Anyone who is affected by domestic or sexual violence can call the helpline, including men, children, young people and family members. Your call will be answered by an experienced worker who can help you work through which services might be best for you.
If you don’t want to speak on the phone or it is unsafe for you to do so, then you can email the helpline [email protected] to ask for advice and information. You can also use their online live chat facility – this is available everyday between 1pm and 4pm at www.idas.org.uk
The helpline offers:
- advice, support and safety for people experiencing domestic and sexual abuse
- up-to-date access to services in Sheffield and available refuge spaces
Out of these hours you can call the National Domestic Violence Helpline 24/7 – 0808 2000 247
Sheffield Services
The Sheffield DACT webpage has a list of other organisations that might be able to support you in your situation whatever your gender, including specialist refuges, housing support, LGBT and advocacy services.
Their office number is 0114 273 6851.
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