Services for victims, survivors and perpetrators
For children and young people
Children's Centres
Children's Centres are a government initiative offering an integrated approach to services for children and families, providing early years education and childcare, health services and family support, all under one roof.
The Centres also have links with local training and education providers, Jobcentre Plus and the Children's Information Service, as well as offering a base for childminder networks, community groups and a link to other day care provision, out of school clubs and Extended Schools.
There are 17 Children's Centres in Calderdale, aiming to reach over 12,000 children aged under four.
For information on your local Children's Centre contact:
- Name:
- Families' Information Service
- Email:
- fis@calderdale.gov.uk
- Telephone:
- 01422 253053
- Text:
- 07624 803657.
Other services
Children's Domestic Violence Support Service
This is a free, confidential support service for children aged 5 to 13 who have been affected by Domestic Violence, and their mothers. Support is provided through individual and group work.
- Name:
- Calderdale Women's Centre
- Address:
- 23 Silver Street
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 386501.
Calderdale Therapeutic Team (NSPCC)
Provides therapeutic services for children and young people up to 18 years of age who have been affected by Domestic Violence.
- Name:
- Calderdale Therapeutic Team (NSPCC)
- Address:
- St. John's House
2 St. John's Lane
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 339500.
First Response Team (Children and Young People's Service)
- Telephone:
- 01422 393336.
To make a referral for Child Protection, contact the First Response Team. To discuss an existing case, contact the Child Protection Team: 01422 373491.
Child and Family Mental Health Team
The team provides specialist mental health services to children and young people up to 18 years of age who have severe behavioural, emotional, or psychological problems.
- Name:
- Child and Family Mental Health Team
- Address:
- Laura Mitchell Health Centre
Great Albion Street
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 305539.
Connexions
Connexions is an information, advice, guidance, and support service for 13 to 19 year olds.
- Name:
- Connexions
- Address:
- 16 Alexander Street
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 342106.
Information Shop for Young People
This is a drop-in service for young people, providing information on a wide range of issues.
- Name:
- Information Shop for Young People
- Address:
- 11 Southgate House
Wards End
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 330033.
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Young People's Counselling Service (run by Pennine Relate). A free counselling service for young people aged 10 to 25 who are worried or upset about personal or family relationships or any other issues.
- Telephone:
- 01422 350315.
Housing Advice Centre
Workers can provide information and advice to young people over 16 years of age about homelessness and housing issues.
- Name:
- Housing Advice Centre
- Address:
- 10-12 Crossley Street
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 392460.
Lifeline Calderdale Young Person's Service
An independent drug and alcohol service for young people under the age of 19 living in Calderdale. Provides information and advice, counselling, individual support, group work, needle exchange, home or community detox, and other services.
- Name:
- Lifeline Calderdale Young Person's Service
- Address:
- 9 Ferguson Street
Halifax - Telephone:
- 01422 258800.
Helplines and websites
- BBC Hitting Home Series: Relationships|
- ChildLine| is the UK's free helpline children and young people, providing a confidential counselling service for any child with any problem, available 24 hours, 7 days a week. Email info@childline.org.uk , freephone 0800 1111 or 0800 884444 (for children living away from home). Minicom is available on 0800 400 222, Monday to Friday 9.30am to 9.30pm, Weekends 9.30am to 8pm.
- The Children's Legal Centre|, 0845 345 4345
- NCH: It's Not Your Fault| provides support for children and young people whose parents are separating or divorcing.
- NSPCC Child Protection Helpline (also available in five Asian languages), telephone 0808 800 5000
- R U Thinking provides confidential advice on sex, relationships, and contraception to anyone aged 12 to 18. Freephone 0800 282930
- The Hideout| is the first national website to support children and young people living with domestic violence, or to those who may want to help a friend. The site informs children and young people about domestic violence and helps them identify whether it is happening in their home.
- Refuge| is the UK's largest single provider of safe accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence. Telephone 0808 2000 247
Keeping yourself safe
If you have concerns about someone knowing you are reading this information, follow the advice given at Keeping Yourself Safe|. To avoid similar problems in the future, use a computer in a local library .
