Help and advice in Sheffield
If you’re facing challenges with any issues, like housing, immigration, benefits or healthcare, I might be able to help. Please get in touch if you have an issue.
Get in touch
There are some excellent organisations across Sheffield who might be able to help in the meantime.
Housing and homelessness
SHELTER
Shelter offer legal advice on housing problems, as well as advice about homelessness, abuse or harm in relation to where you live and an emergency helpline.
- 33-37 Hereford St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4PP
Sheffield City Council’s Housing Department
SCC offer advice on everything from council housing to energy efficiency.
Young Women’s Housing Project
The YWHP offers specialist support for young women and girls affected by abuse.
NOMAD
Nomad helps people to transition out of homelessness and give ongoing support to have people develop skills to avoid homelessness.
Haven
Haven supports children affected by domestic abuse. They provide children and young people with support and care through the provision of services and education.
Financial support
Household Support Fund
Sheffield City Council offers financial help with food, bills and clothing, that you can apply for at the SCC website.
You can apply for the fund once every three months.
Food banks
If you find that you’re unable to afford food this month, there are many food banks across the city who can offer packages for food for free.
Immigration, refugees and asylum seekers
Our drop in
We run a drop-in service for anyone facing issues with immigration at the City of Sanctuary Multi-Agency drop in, fortnightly on Wednesdays.
1pm to 4pm (doors close at 3:30pm). No appointment needed.
- Victoria Hall, Norfolk St, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 2JB
ASSIST Sheffield
ASSIST Sheffield works with people who are seeking sanctuary and who have been refused asylum, providing accommodation, information and other support.
South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice
South Yorkshire Refugee Law and Justice (SYRLJ) is a grassroots legal charity offering free immigration advice and representation to those seeking sanctuary in South Yorkshire.
Students and education
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam offer 24/7 support through their chat bot, Hallam Help. You can ask for assistance with anything related to university life.
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield provides a range of in-house support for students, ranging from support with fees and funding to mental health.