VAWG Support

Support & Help Services

If you or someone you know is affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, or related harm, support is available. You are not alone, and there are organisations that can help you safely, confidentially, and without judgement.

National Support Services

Mind
Mental health support and advice
📞 0300 123 3393
🌐 https://www.mind.org.uk

FRANK
Confidential information and advice about drugs
📞 0300 123 6600
🌐 https://www.talktofrank.com

NSPCC Helpline
Help and advice for anyone worried about a child
📞 0800 800 500
🌐 https://www.nspcc.org.uk

Childline
Support for children and young people
📞 0800 1111
🌐 https://www.childline.org.uk

Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Support

Independent Domestic Abuse Services (IDAS)
Specialist support for people affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence across Yorkshire
🌐 https://www.idas.org.uk

Survivors Network
Support for survivors of sexual violence
📞 01273 203380
🌐 https://www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk

Mankind Initiative
Support for male victims of domestic abuse
📞 01273 510447
🌐 https://www.mankind.org.uk

Galop
LGBT+ anti-abuse charity supporting LGBTQ+ people experiencing domestic abuse or hate crime
📞 0800 999 5428
🌐 https://galop.org.uk

Local Support Services (South Yorkshire)

Sheffield Domestic Abuse Co-ordination Team (SDAC)
Online information and support for people experiencing domestic abuse in Sheffield
🌐 https://www.sheffielddact.org.uk

Doncaster Domestic Abuse Hub
Domestic abuse support via Doncaster Council
🌐 https://www.doncaster.gov.uk

Hopian (Rotherham)
Support for adults, young people and children affected by domestic abuse and exploitation
🌐 https://www.hopian.org.uk

Inspire to Change
Behaviour change programmes supporting individuals to address harmful or abusive behaviour
🌐 https://www.inspiretochange.org.uk

Ashiana Sheffield
Specialist support for BAMER women and children fleeing domestic and sexual abuse
🌐 https://www.ashianasheffield.org

Safety Apps

Kulpa App
Securely record and store evidence of abuse to share when you feel ready
🌐 https://www.kulpa.co.uk

Hollie Guard App
Personal safety app with emergency alerts and recording features
🌐 https://hollieguard.com

Helping Survivors
Information, education and recovery support for survivors of abuse and harassment
🌐 https://www.helpingsurvivors.org