Helplines for children and young people

Experiencing any type of abuse is scary, particularly when it is in your own home and many children and young people feel embarrassed or scared to ask people that they know for help.

If this is you, then why don't you think about contacting a helpline for some impartial and non- judgemental advice.

National Domestic Violence Helpline	0808 2000 247
Childline	0800 1111 A confidential 24hr free telephone helpline	www.childline.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service- Provides information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to young people up to the age of 25 through a network of advocates through England and Wales	0808 808 1001	www.nyas.net
The Mix (formerly Get Connected)- Essential support for under 25s. Phone, Email, Web support and Counselling.	0808 808 4994	www.themix.org.uk
Coram Voice: Telephone advice, information and advocacy services for children in care	0808 800 5792	www.coramvoice.org.uk

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School groups and training programmes

Specialist support for schools, including training for staff and group programmes for children and young people.
Haven achieves Women’s Aid National Quality Standard Accreditation

Haven has been awarded the Women's Aid National Quality Standard Stage One.
Our training services

We develop and deliver training for professionals and communities, helping them to understand the impact of domestic abuse on children and young people.

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Emergency grant available for Sheffield residents who are having difficulties paying for food and other essentials due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Contact us

Here is all the information you need to get in touch with Haven.
Reporting domestic abuse anonymously

Information on reporting domestic abuse to CrimeStoppers without revealing your identity.
Staff Team

Meet the team who deliver Haven's range of support services for children and young people affected by domestic abuse.
Helplines

List of help available for children, young people and adults who are victims of domestic abuse.
Guidance for safeguarding vulnerable children & adults

Information and guidance for safeguarding vulnerable children and adults
CandYP support for families

We work with children and young people and their parent or carer to help them talk about difficult memories and the things they’ve been through together.
How being part of a community can reduce stress

April is stress awareness month. Here's how being part of a community of like-minded volunteers can help your mental health and wellbeing.
About domestic abuse

Domestic abuse affects people of all ages, races, religions and socio-economic groups. It can often be hard to recognise, harder to live with and sometimes even harder to move past. This page explains about the different types of domestic abuse, how to recognise it and the effects it can have.
Get support

We offer bespoke and group support sessions for children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse. Covering Sheffield and the surrounding area.

History of Haven

Haven House charity was established in 1975 as a refuge for women and children affected by domestic abuse. We have developed over the years and now provide a range of services for children and young people, and their wider family, in Sheffield and the surrounding area. We also provide services to professionals, helping them to support the children and young people that they work with. Read more