Why Do People – Especially Young People – Become Homeless?
There are many reasons why people are homeless – eviction from their accommodation, being forced to leave a family home for a number of reasons, a promise of a flat or room having fallen through at short notice, something going wrong with your student digs. If you have nowhere to sleep tonight you should: * Ask your friends or family if you can stay for the night. * Contact your local homelessness or social services department (they have an emergency out of hours phone number if the office is shut). They should be able to give you details of hostels and local bed and breakfast accommodation. * Contact SHELTERLINE (a free 24 hour helpline for people who are homeless or have housing problems) on 0808 800 4444. Don’t sleep rough on the street – it is dangerous. There are people waiting to talk to you and help you. Help from the council If you are homeless you may be able to get help from the council, although this doesn’t mean you’ll definitely be given a council house. If you are homeles
