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It's a big problem, it's growing and the people you see on the streets are people like you who also had a home. Young people face a lot of challenges when they try to find a place to live.  Landlords are often unwilling or legally unable to rent properties to young people, rents can be hard to afford, and young people have limited rights to government assistance. 

If you are at risk of becoming homeless or are already homeless, you might be able to get help or housing from the council.  The council has rules to decide who is eligible for support. Try to go to an advice centre before you make an application to the council, so that you know your rights as a homeless young person.

If you need emergency accommodation, you could try an emergency hostel or night shelter, a short-stay hostel or cold weather shelter.  Your local Citizens Advice Bureau or the council will tell you where it is.  If at all possible, try staying with friends or family. 

If you are forced to sleep outside, try to find somewhere that is sheltered and if possible, avoid sleeping directly on the ground.  If you can stay near other people, this is usually safer than sleeping out alone.

Foyers provide accommodation for young people and a community in which they can grow and thrive. By combining a safe place to live with personal support, training and employment advice, they offer young people the chance to escape the 'no home, no job' cycle, enabling them to develop new skills and confidence. 

If you need practical advice or help in an emergency call Shelter on 0808 800 4444 (freephone), 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.  If you've got nowhere to stay, Shelter may be able to find you somewhere.  For other advice on housing, try one of the listed websites or contacts.

 

 

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