How can I get housing support? 

If you think you would benefit from housing support you, or someone on your behalf, should contact your local housing office.

A housing advisor will complete a short initial assessment to consider your personal needs and circumstances.  

Who can get housing support?

Housing support is suitable for many different people who have a variety of needs, for example you may want housing support if you:

• are homeless or your current living arrangements are at risk of breaking down
• have difficulty managing your money
• are experiencing domestic abuse or violence
• have a physical or sensory impairment
• have a mental health issue or a learning disability
• have a drug and/or alcohol dependency issue
• suffer from a chronic illness or
• are a young person leaving home or in your first tenancy

Our housing support services can include assisting you to:

• live independently
• develop life skills
• set up home, including budgeting /loans/Community Care Grant claims, securing furniture, and establishing utility services
• manage your budget: maximise your income, paying bills and debt management /arrears.