Commissioned by Somerset Council to deliver their Integrated Domestic Abuse Services known locally as SIDAS. This is targeted support for victims, children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Service include:

• Refuge and Safe Houses for female, male, and child victims of domestic abuse.
• Outreach – Meet where the victim feels safe
• Recovery groups, counselling,
• Advocacy, securing legal options
• Whole family support

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Paragon Team information

For victims, children, and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Paragon Team website

SIDAS (Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Services)

Helpline and live chat services providing free, anonymous and confidential support for people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.

Access location dependant on referral.

For people of all genders, age 13+ who have been affected by rape or sexual abuse at any time in their life.

SARAS Help and Information page

The Bridge offers medical care, emotional and psychological support, and practical help to anyone who has been raped or sexually assaulted. This includes:

Medical care, including a forensic medical examination, sexual health and onward referrals.

Emotional and psychological support, including arranging counselling.
Practical help, including making a report to the police

They also offer information and support to friends and family if someone they care about has been affected by rape or serious sexual assault.

Help and support after rape and sexual assault. Access location dependant on referral.

For victims or sexual assault.

The Bridge website

Can provide advice and assistance for liaising with the traveller community.

Individuals must be part of the gypsy and traveller community.

Partnership project between Somerset Council, YMCA Dulverton Group and YMCA Mendip for homeless and vulnerable young people aged between 16 to 25.

P2i hubs are based on a one-stop shop model with access to District Council Housing Options Teams, County Council Leaving Care Workers, Targeted Youth Support Intervention workers and experienced and knowledgeable provider staff in some areas.

• Support accommodation
• Short-stay emergency accommodation
• Accommodation sustainment support
• Mediation and reconciliation services

Visit the following website for information on access and referrals.

Preventing Youth Homelessness

In order to access supported accommodation under P2I, the nominal needs to be a Looked After Child, a Care Leaver (under 21) or – if they are neither of those – to be assessed as having a support need of some description and therefore Priority Need under homelessness legislation.

If you have any queries about the P2I service, please contact Somerset Council’s 16 Plus Housing and Partnership Co-ordinator, John Shipley, on jshipley@somerset.gov.uk

<a href=”https://www.p2i.org.uk/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>Preventing Youth Homelessness website</a>

A broker service providing advice and support with the aim of enabling young people (15 – 19) to access education, employment or training.

Access location dependant on referral.

Before completing a referral form, it is advised you first contact Richard Lucas, Transition Manager to discuss – richard.lucas@somerset.gov.uk

Somerset Works information