Homelessness Prevention

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NEED HOUSING HELP?

It is great when a young person can live at home with their family, but this is not always possible. Family breakdowns, bereavement, leaving care; there are many reasons why a young person may find themselves without a place to stay.

There may be several reasons why you are homeless:  

  • You’ve been told to leave home by your parents, family or carers  

  • You can only stay where you are on a very temporary basis  

  • You’re sofa surfing  

  • You can’t live at home because of violence or abuse  

  • You are a young person leaving care  

IF ANY OF THESE REASONS APPLY TO YOU, THEN YOUNG DEVON ARE HERE TO HELP

Our team can talk with you before things reach a crisis point at home and you have nowhere to live 

  • We can be there for you, to mediate between you and the people that you live with  

  • We can contact other services that will be able to help you find what you are looking for 

OUR HOMELESS PREVENTION TEAMS CAN:

  • Give you advice on the accommodation options that are open to you 

  • Help you learn how to manage your money  

  • Help you manage your own rented accommodation  

  • Support you to make a claim at the Job Centre Help you identify appropriate alternative accommodation  

  • Give you an access to a computer to help you with your accommodation search  

  • Give you access to a washing machine / shower

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Our Homelessness Prevention schemes run in Teignbridge and East Devon. 

Teignbridge

In Teignbridge we can help young people aged 16 and 17. If you are between 18-21 years old and a care leaver, we can help you too.  

East Devon

In East Devon we can help young people aged 16-24.

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If you think that your relationships are breaking down, here’s how to get in touch.

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Teignbridge

Call us on 01626 202530 or Freephone 08082 810155  

Drop into Newton Abbot Yes Centre, 6 Market Street, or call us to make an appointment. We will answer all non-emergency enquiries within 48 hours.  

Emergency out of hours contact

Are you over 18? Is it after 5.00pm, or is it the weekend? Call 01395 516854

If you are under 18 call the Social Service Emergency Duty team on 0345 600 0388

East Devon

Emergency out of hours contact

Are you over 18? Is it after 5.00pm, or is it the weekend? If you are from East Devon call 01395 516854

If you are under 18, call the Social Service Emergency Duty team on 0345 600 0388