Homelessness
If you leave home without anywhere else to live or your parents throw you out then you are ‘homeless’. This happens to quite a few young people: some end up sleeping on the floor of a friend’s house for a few days or, worse, sleeping rough on the streets.
If you find yourself homeless, or think that it could happen, you need to contact your Personal Adviser as soon as possible.
Depending on your circumstances you might be eligible to apply for council run housing, but it’s likely that you’ll be placed on a waiting list for something suitable to become available.
It always pays to Know Your Rights
Housing for young people gives useful information.
The Salford Foyer can provide accommodation for vulnerable young people; it is at:
Salford Foyer New Leaf Supporting Independence
1 Lower Seedley Road
Salford M6 5WX
0161 737 7778
Shelter provides advice on homelessness and has a local advice centre at:
Greater Manchester Housing Aid Centre
Ground Floor
Victoria House
5 Samuel Ogden Street
Manchester
M1 7AX
0845 515 1640
Open: 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Weekends Shelterline 0808 800 4444 (Mon - Fri: 8.00 am - 8.00 pm; Sat - Sun: 8.00 am -5.00 pm)
The CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) also provides advice on housing and homelessness issues. The local CAB is at:
There are other CAB offices in Eccles, Irlam and Cadishead, Swinton and Walkden.
Salford City Council
Housing Advice and Support Services
Crompton House
100 Chorley Road
Swinton M27 6ES
0161 793 2020
You can use the library in your Connexions Centre too as it has information for you to read or take away. You could also go to Weblinx for more useful websites.