What to do if you become homeless...

The first thing you should do if you become homeless is to try and speak to a friend or family member if possible. If that isn’t possible, if you have any workers supporting you talk to them as they will support you and put you in touch with the right organisations. There is also Connexions for people up to 19 years old, and the City Centre Project who help young people age 16-25. They are there to help you, and will help with any housing issues you have, and do their best to get you into somewhere like a hostel or even a foyer.

Through all this you might be feeling alone and like you don’t know where to turn, but there will always be people out there who will help you. You might be dealing with the reason why you became homeless in the first place and that’s ok but don’t do it alone, it will only be too difficult. Try and talk to someone, whether it’s a friend, family member, a worker or even one of the helplines provided here - there will always be someone there for you so don’t feel alone.

I know from my own experience of being homeless that you feel like people are going to judge you, or you might think it shouldn’t be happening to you, or that you did the wrong thing - but don’t. In time you will realise you did the right thing and, you never know, being homeless might make you stronger as a person. Always remember there’s nothing wrong with you for becoming homeless, so if anyone says anything different don’t listen to them, you’re a strong person.