07 October 2008This section will point you to information and advice services about homelessness. It will be useful if you are homeless or know somebody who is and for families of those who have run away.
On this page:
Sevenoaks District Council's Housing Team
This should be your first contact if you need temporary housing or advice on homelessness in Sevenoaks District. There are several housing options available for single people including a lodgings scheme, rent in advance and deposit bonds. You are only eligible if you live or work in Sevenoaks District. Follow this link for more information about the housing services provided by the Council.
housing@sevenoaks.gov.uk
Direct Gov - Public Services All In One Place
Information and advice on a range of topics including housing advice and information about your neighbourhood.
www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity
West Kent YMCA
Support, advice and accommodation.
www.westkentymca.org.uk
housing@westkentymca.org.uk
Get Connected
Advice and information for anyone who has run away, is thinking of running away, or who has been kicked out. Get Connected provides a free, confidential helpline that gives young people in difficult situations the support and information they need to decide what they want to happen next. It could be anything from a listening ear to somewhere safe to stay for the night.
www.getconnected.org.uk
help@getconnected.org.uk
Message Home (Missing Persons' Helpline)
Confidential helpline to let someone know you are safe if you have left home or run away. Missing Persons' Helpline is a charity dedicated to finding missing persons and supporting those who are left behind.
For under 18s, visit:
www.missingpersons.org/runawayhelpline
help@runawayhelpline.org.uk
ChildLine
For information and advice, or just someone to talk to. ChildLine runs a separate line for children living away from home on 0800 884444.The Line is open Monday to Friday from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, and on Saturday and Sunday from 2pm to 8pm.
www.childline.org.uk
Children's Rights Officers And Advocates (CROA)
Offer independent advice and support. CROA has a National Development Project that supports members and the children and young people they work with.
www.croa.org.uk
info@croa.org.uk
National Youth Advocacy Service
Offers someone who will listen and speak up for young people. Offers information, advice, advocacy and legal representation to children and young people up to the age of 25.
www.nyas.net
help@nyas.net
