Support a young person with accommodation and housing
If you are worried about a young person who is rough sleeping, sofa surfing or about to become homeless, there is help available.
The best thing to do is suggest they get in touch with Centrepoint. You can call them for advice too.
Centrepoint is the UK's leading youth homelessness charity. They can give advice to anyone aged 16 - 25 or anyone worried about a young person.
Contact Centrepoint
You can call Centrepoint for free on 0808 800 0661. The helpline is open Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00.
They also have an online chat service that is open Monday to Friday, 10:00 - 16:00.
Advice for young people who are homeless or sofa surfing
Other helplines
You could also recommend the following organisations:
Childline is a free helpline for anyone under 19 to talk about anything that's bothering them. Helpline: 0800 1111 at any time. You do not need credit on your mobile phone to call Childline.
Young Minds is a charity that helps young people with their mental health. Text young minds for free in a crisis on 85258.
Young Minds also has a parents helpline: 0808 802 5544 available Monday to Friday, 9.30am - 4pm.