For Young People
For Families
For Professionals
For Supporters
If you're a young person in Sheffield helping to care for someone, or affected by drug or alcohol issues in your family, this is your space. We provide a break, help you build your confidence, and help you find the support you deserve.
Our support is for young people aged 8-25 living in Sheffield who are:
You can find more information about who young carers are, here.
Please note: Due to high demand, there is currently a waiting list of approximately five months (unless a condition is terminal). Need urgent support?
Next, we'll offer:
An invite to access up to 6 one to one sessions with one of our workers. You can talk about your worries, we will listen and try to help as much as we can. These sessions are confidential and are tailored to you and your needs, because every young carer is unique.
An invite to access groups with young people that are a similar age to you. Groups are a great way to relax and get a break, have fun and make new friends with other young people in similar situations. We play games, share food, learn skills and discuss different topics relevant to you and your group.
Invites to school holiday activities for one year, these are a mixture of activities such as games, arts and crafts and sports. They are a brilliant way to make new friends, enjoy new experiences and have fun.
Support to make sure that other services and professionals in your life are supporting you the best they can.
Next, we'll offer:
An invite to access up to 6 one to one sessions with one of our workers. You can talk about your worries, we will listen and try to help as much as we can. These sessions are confidential and are tailored to you and your needs, because every young carer is unique.
An invite to access groups with young people that are a similar age to you. Groups are a great way to relax and get a break, have fun and make new friends with other young people in similar situations. We play games, share food, learn skills and discuss different topics relevant to you and your group.
Invites to school holiday activities for one year, these are a mixture of activities such as games, arts and crafts and sports. They are a brilliant way to make new friends, enjoy new experiences and have fun.
Support to make sure that other services and professionals in your life are supporting you the best they can.
Having a break: We offer activities and events to help you relax and recharge.
Emotional support and meeting new people: Our one-to-one and group activities help you deal with challenges and connect with other young people in similar situations to you.
New skills: At SYC, you can try new things, take part in training, and develop confidence and new skills.
Getting your voice heard: We are her to help you get your voice heard and your needs met, at school/college and with other services. You can also help us decide how run SYC.
