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Finding somewhere to live

In your teens, you may be thinking about independent living. It’s exciting to think about getting your own place, growing up and moving on.

But, make sure you think about it realistically – it’s costly and can be lonely.

Sometimes you have no option but to find somewhere to live and this is where your Personal Adviser can help or you can contact one of the below:

www.shelter.org.uk
Shelter provides advice about housing and homeless problems. 0808 800 4444

www.housemate.org.uk
Housemate, this site looks at some of the big questions about young people and housing and homelessness.

www.centrepoint.org.uk
Centrepoint is the national charity working to improve the lives of socially excluded, homeless young people.

www.crisis.org.uk
Crisis (for solitary homeless)

Local Services

www.bury.gov.uk
Bury Council

Homeless Prevention Team Tel: 0161 253 5537

The Housing Link (2003)
www.thehousinglink.org.uk
0161 761 6660

Bury Housing Concern
0161 797 9114

Streetwise 0161 253 6476
Advice and support for young people, including teenage pregnancy, housing and mental health.

Asylum Seekers Team 0161 253 5837
Information and guidance for asylum seekers

Extra Mile 0161 763 5535
Support for care leavers