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Housing Advice for Young People
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Housing Advice
From 31 March 2024, the Youth Advice Centre (YAC) will no longer operate a housing advice drop-in clinic.
- Young people requiring housing advice (including emergency assessments for homelessness) should approach Brighton and Hove City Council for assessment.
- If you are an existing client and need to update your YAC Housing Advisor, they will be based at the council until Friday 3 May 2024.
Call 01273294400 for more info.
Visit the Brighton YAC page here.
Contact information for housing advice
Crawley Foyer is a 24 hour supported housing project in the area, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Crawley and West Sussex for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, you can access our service by speaking to another agency such as Connexions or Crawley Borough Council.
If you are a referring agent and working with a young person who could benefit from our service please contact us for vacancy details and referral information: T 01293 514222
For more information about our supported housing click here
Contact information for housing advice
We run two 24 hour supported housing projects in the area, Eastbourne Foyer and Grove House, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
McKendrick House in Eastbourne and Newton Park in Hailsham are a 'Pathway 2 Move On Accommodation' for young people who need less support and are moving towards independent living.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Eastbourne, Hailsham and Rother for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, contact us through the following;
- Enquiries relating to accommodation can be directed to [email protected] or 01323 735618
- Referrals for supported accommodation to be made through the single allocation point at [email protected]
- Enquiries and referrals for transitional housing to be directed to [email protected]
For more information about our supported housing click here
Contact information for housing advice
We run one 24 hour supported housing projects in the area, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Guildford for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, contact us through the following;
Contact information for housing advice
We run one 24 hour supported housing projects in the area, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Hastings for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, contact us through the following;
- Enquiries relating to accommodation can be directed to [email protected] or 01424 612831
- Referrals for supported accommodation to be made through the single allocation point at [email protected]
- Enquiries and referrals for transitional housing to be directed to [email protected]
For more information about our supported housing click here
Contact information for housing advice
The Horsham Y Centre provides housing to 50 young people. The focus of the work is to help develop the young people’s skills and confidence so that they can move on from supported accommodation and live independently.
The Y Centre has 48 rooms with 2 emergency rooms. A single room consists of a bedroom, a kitchen and en suite shower-room. Young people can stay at the Y Centre for up to 2 years.
If you are a young person and would like to find out more about our services or if you are interested in supporting the work of the Horsham Y Centre please contact us:
T 01403 213403
E [email protected]
Contact information for housing advice
We run one 24 hour supported housing projects in the area, for young people between the ages of 16 and 25.
We also manage several 'Transitional Properties' across Hastings for young people who are capable of managing a tenancy and are ready for independent living. These young people still have access to a key worker to provide housing related support.
If you are a young person at risk, or have concerns about someone, contact us through the following;
- If you are a young person and in housing crisis you can access our service by speaking to Worthing Borough Council.
- If you are interested in supporting the work of The Worthing Foyer contact us: 01903 208269
For more information about our supported housing click here
Other services that you can access...
Mental Health Support
Our YMCA Dialogue has been delivering counselling and therapy to children and young people since 1994.
Helping young people stay safe
- Our YMCA WiSE supports young people around staying safe in relationships, online and in the community.
