â–º Are you homeless?
Some young people have problems within their families. If these problems become out of control they may face difficulties with housing. For whatever reasons some young person end up homeless. If you ever find yourself out on the streets, living in an unsuitable place such as a squat or overcrowded hostel or relying on just about anyone to give you a bed for the night you can be considered homeless. This may be because you ran away from home or maybe your parents or girlfriend/boyfriend has thrown you out. Either way you are entitled to help from your local authority if you are under 18. You should find a friend to stay with or contact someone who can help straight away as no-one wants to be sleeping rough on the streets.
â–ºHomelessness advice and support
Durham County Council's Housing Solutions Service has developed a range of services to help people find and keep a home. To arrange an appointment with an advisor you can contact your local office. Contact details can be found on the Homelessness advice and support page on Durham County Council's website.
More help4u:
Homeless UK - More information on homeless advice and support services
Centrepoint - Help for homeless young people
The Shelter website - Housing and Homelessness charity
Durham action on single housing - Provides supported housing and homeless people in Durham
County Durham Homeless support forum - A forum with information about housing and homeless issues
Talk don't Walk - For support if your thinking about running away from home
Citizens Advice Information in County Durham - For advice on housing, benefits and other issues
