During cold weather, staying warm and safe becomes even more important. If you're at risk of rough sleeping, there are places in Sheffield where you can get shelter, support and essentials.
We work with local partners to make sure no one is left out in the cold. Alongside a warm place to stay, you can also get help finding secure housing and building longer-term stability.
Day centre services
There are multiple day centres in Sheffield:
Archer Project
Open to all homeless adults (18 +) on weekdays between 8.30am to 1pm. The service offers one-to-one support and guidance, on-site nurse and dental clinics as well as access to hot meals and shower facilities.
Location: Sheffield Cathedral, Church Street, Sheffield, S1 1HA
Ben’s Centre
Ben's Centre offers a drop-in day service on weekdays between 10.30am to 2.30pm. They provide a hot meal and access to clothing and washing facilities as well as internet access, activities and support with wellbeing, health issues and housing.
Location: 22 Wilkinson Street, Sheffield, S10 2GB
St Wilfred’s
St Wilfrid’s is a day centre based in Sheffield and is open daily Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm to all homeless, vulnerable and socially excluded adults (18+).
Location: 524 Queens Road, Sheffield, S2 4DT
The Sunday Centre
Open on Sunday between 1:30pm to 3pm to provide hot food, drinks and toiletries.
Location: Victoria Hall Methodist Church, George Street, Sheffield, S1 2PF
Emergency overnight shelters
If temperatures fall or severe weather is expected, emergency accommodation is activated under Sheffield’s Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP). This includes crash pads and B&B accommodation.
To arrange emergency shelter, contact Housing Solutions:
- weekdays between 8:30am to 5pm – 0114 273 6306
- emergency out of hours – 0800 7311 689
If you’re helping someone else, please call while they are with you as they’ll need to give some details before accommodation can be arranged.
Find more support
Search the Help Us Help directory of day centers, charities and support services that work with people experiencing homelessness.