There are many support services that help homeless people in Sheffield. This includes help with food and meals, substance misuse, and mental health support.
Foodbanks and places to get food.
Our Food banks advice page also gives information about places you can go to get a meal either for free, or paying what you can afford.
Food support.
The map below shows organisations in Sheffield that provide access to food. The main focus is on organisations that offer support to those in financial hardship. It includes a variety of organisations, such as food banks, food pantries and social eating spaces.
Click on the image of the map below to be taken to the live map on Voluntary Action Sheffield's website. The map is regularly updated. It points to where you can go to get support with accessing food, a meal or to offer to volunteer.
Alcohol/substance misuse.
Likewise is the alcohol and drug service for adults across Sheffield. They help people choose not to use alcohol and drugs and reduce risk taking behaviour through dedicated prevention, intervention, and support.
They also support people to achieve and sustain recovery from problematic alcohol and drug use through a range of treatments. Likewise is a partnership of experienced local providers offering a complete choice of services, enabling us to provide help to anyone no matter how simple or complex their needs.
Likewise.
Call: 0114 308 7000.
Email: info@likewisesheffield.org.uk.
Address: Portland House, 243 Moorfields, Sheffield, S3 8UG.
Mental health support.
The Homeless Assessment and Support Team (HAST) provides access to healthcare and support services for homeless people in Sheffield who have mental health problems.
HAST aim to provide an assessment service and, where appropriate, to offer treatment to enable homeless people to access and engage with mainstream mental health services.
Sheffield Health and Social Care Trust: Homeless Assessment and Support Team.
Call: 0114 226 2520.
Address: 44 Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RH, open 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
The Sheffield Support Hub offers free walk-in mental health support in a welcoming, comfortable, non-judgemental, and non-clinical environment. An experienced staff team is available to provide emotional, social and practical support if you are in crisis or feel you are heading toward a crisis situation.
Mental Health Matters: Sheffield Support Hub.
Call: 07890 987384.
Address: 44 Bank Street, Sheffield, S1 2DS, open Monday to Friday 6pm - midnight, Saturday and Sunday 2pm – midnight.
Domestic Abuse.
Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS) offers free, confidential support and advice, access to emergency accommodation for anyone who is subject to domestic abuse.
Independent Domestic Abuse Service (IDAS).
Call: 0800 808 2241, Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm.
Refugees and Asylum Seekers.
Sheffield City of Sanctuary. The multi-agency drop-in is the advice and information hub for people seeking sanctuary in Sheffield.
It aims to challenge the hostile environment and reduce practical barriers to accessing support by bringing together different agencies in one easily accessible and central location.
Sheffield City of Sanctuary staff and volunteers use the space to signpost visitors to the right organisation for their needs and provide information and guidance about other support available in the city.
Sheffield City of Sanctuary.
Charities and voluntary organisations.
There are Sheffield-based charities and voluntary organisations who help homeless people - providing things like: meals, showers, clothing, medical and dental care, internet and telephone access.