Support is available if you become homeless or think you may be about to become homeless. People become homeless for a variety of reasons, the key thing is to get help as soon as you can. Even if you are ‘sofa-surfing’ or staying between friends, get help straight away.
Homeless in Sefton?
Sefton Housing Options team – 0151 934354 or out of hours 0151 9343555
Homeless in Knowsley?
Knowsley Housing Options team – 0800 6940280
Homeless in Liverpool ?
Careline – 0151 2333800
You will need to attend a Mainstay assessment point for an interview. They will then refer you for appropriate support.
Homeless in Wirral?
16 or 17 – Call Response on 0151 6664123 or out of hours 0151 6776557
18+ - Call Wirral Housing Options 0151 6665511
Homeless in Flintshire?
Call Flintshire Gateway 01352 703515 or out of hours housing 0845 373 3665
Homeless in Denbighshire?
Housing Options Team – 01824 712372 or out of hours 0845 0533116
Homeless in Conwy?
Housing Solutions Team - 03001240050
What to do?
- Make contact with the homeless team in your area and attend the appointments with them.
- Keep with you: I.D. National Insurance Number, Bank details etc.
- Make your college/training/employment a priority and keep your appointments with the Benefits agency
- Tell people at your college/work/Benefits agency what is going on, as they may be able to be more flexible More advice on the Shelter website, via Shelter’s free helpline – 0808 8004444 - or get advice at your local Citizens Advice Bureau.
