The Corner - Sheffield

Drug and alcohol support

  • Different drugs and what they do

    Our brief directory of commonly used drugs and their effects.

  • Family substance use

    We share advice for young people impacted by someone else’s drug or alcohol use, and links for more information and support.

  • Drinkaware

    Drinkaware is a charity working to reduce alcohol misuse and harm in the UK. It helps people make better choices about drinking.

  • Know The Score

    Whether you’ve taken drugs, are thinking of taking them, or are just curious and want to know more, it’s important to know the real facts about drugs.

  • CEOP Education

    Lots of helpful information and advice about things you might be worried about online - such as online stalking or sexual harassment, blackmailing and sharing pictures and videos.

  • Talk to Frank

    Honest, helpful information about drugs, risks, staying safe and the law.

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Wellbeing support

  • Samaritans

    Samaritans are there, day or night, for anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure.​

  • Kooth

    ​Kooth is an online counselling and emotional well-being platform for children and young people, accessible through mobile, tablet, and desktop and free to use.

  • Cherrytree

    Cherrytree helps people in Sheffield aged 16-21 who are homeless. They provide accommodation and personalised support to help young people to develop the life skills necessary for them to to re-establish their lives.

  • Sheffield Mental Health

    A directory of helpful local services in Sheffield, including support around drug and alcohol use, mental health, disabilities, housing, being a carer, neurodiversity, sexuality and more.

  • Epic Friends

    ​This site is all about helping you to help your friends who might be struggling to cope emotionally.

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Other support

  • Sheffield Futures

    This charity supports young people to feel well, have a voice and get into the training, education or work that’s right for them.

  • Zest

    Zest is a community enterprise that works to tackle local inequalities and improve community wellbeing.

  • Chilypep

    Chilypep is an empowerment project dedicated to raising the voices of young people and giving them the confidence, influence and platform to shape their world and stay connected. Focused in Sheffield, Barnsley, South Yorkshire and beyond.

  • SAYiT

    SAYiT works with people aged 8-25 and professionals to make real lives better. It provides practical support to LGBTQ+ young people, hosts a parent and carer group, and trains local organisations to address discrimination.

  • Roundabout

    Roundabout is South Yorkshire’s youth housing charity, providing shelter, support and life skills to young people aged 16-24 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • DePaul

    Depaul works to empower people affected by homelessness to make decisions, set goals, take risks and learn from their mistakes.

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