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ASK FOR HELP
You need somewhere safe to stay.
Contact Housing Options or Social Services. If you're aged 18 or over, you may be able to contact Supported Lodgings directly in some areas.
How Can
We Help?
Supported Lodgings gives young people aged 16–21 a safe, supportive place to live while they build confidence, learn new skills and prepare for greater independence.
You don't need to know whether Supported Lodgings is right for you before asking for help. It is one possible housing option that may be considered following assessment.
If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight, are sofa surfing, are staying somewhere temporarily, or think you might lose your home, choose an option below.
Staying temporarily with friends, sofa surfing or living somewhere unsafe can still mean you need housing help.
You live in the home of an approved Householder, have your own furnished bedroom and get support while you work towards your next step.
Your Householder provides a welcoming home and everyday encouragement. Local Solutions provides support alongside this to help you build confidence, develop practical skills and prepare for greater independence.
Every home and placement is different, but here's a simple picture of what Supported Lodgings means day to day.
You'll have your own furnished bedroom in your Householder's home. Somewhere to settle, have privacy and begin to feel more secure.
You're living in a real home. Ordinary things like cooking, shopping and getting into a routine can all become part of building your independence.
Supported Lodgings is there to help you move forward with education, training, employment and the things that matter to you.
Your Householder provides everyday encouragement and Local Solutions provides support to help you develop skills and work towards your goals.
Independence isn't something that happens overnight. It grows through everyday experiences, encouragement and having a stable place from which to move forward.
Moving into someone else's home can feel like a big step. It's normal to have questions about what life there might actually look like.
Yes. You'll have your own furnished bedroom in your Householder's home.
Matching is an important part of Supported Lodgings. Where a suitable match is identified, introductions can take place before a placement is agreed.
Moving somewhere new can feel like a big change. You'll have support from Local Solutions and the opportunity to get to know the placement as part of the process.
Yes. Supported Lodgings is there to help you build stability and independence while continuing to move forward with your life.
Every household is different, so things like visitors and arrangements in the home will be discussed with you and your Householder.
Speak to your Local Solutions support worker if something isn't working or you're worried about your placement. It's important that you can talk about how things are going.
This can depend on your individual circumstances. Any financial arrangements that apply to you will be explained as part of your support and placement planning.
Supported Lodgings is about preparing for greater independence. Your support will include looking ahead and helping you prepare for your next step.
You don't need to work this out yourself. Supported Lodgings is one possible option after your housing situation and needs have been considered.
Contact Housing Options or Social Services. If you're aged 18 or over, you may be able to contact Supported Lodgings directly in some areas.
Your housing situation and support needs are considered. If Supported Lodgings could be appropriate, the right referral route is identified.
If Supported Lodgings is suitable, we get to know you and consider a suitable approved Householder. Where a potential match is identified, introductions can take place.
You'll have your own room, everyday encouragement from your Householder and support from Local Solutions while you build greater independence.
Supported Lodgings isn't simply about finding an available spare room.
We consider the young person, the Householder and the home environment so that a suitable placement can be explored.
Supported Lodgings is about people, relationships and having the right support around a young person.
We can add real young people's stories here too, once we have approved quotes and photography.
Householders offer a young person a safe, welcoming home and everyday encouragement while Local Solutions provides support alongside the placement.
Explore becoming a Householder →Supported Lodgings is also about building the skills and confidence that can help you live more independently.
If you have nowhere to stay tonight, are staying with friends or family because you have nowhere else to go, or think you might lose your home, choose your area below to find out who to contact.
Choose the area where you live or are currently staying to see who to contact.
If you need somewhere safe to stay, start by asking for housing help.
If you're aged 18 or over, the referral route may be different depending on where you live, so contact us if you're unsure.
