What is homelessness support?

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Victims of crime, particularly those experiencing domestic abuse, can access various homelessness prevention services. These services focus on helping individuals remain safely in their homes or find alternative, secure housing to avoid the risk of homelessness. 

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There are a number of rules which must be followed to be able to support your claims such as reporting this to the police and safeguarding officers with victims of domestic abuse being able to present to any local authority for support and the housing team has a duty to support and accommodate victims, including children at risk of or experiencing domestic abuse.

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LilyAnne's Wellbeing can offer advocacy support to those in this situation to connect them with the police, the council and My Harbour which is a specialist Domestic Violence charity. 

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What should a rough sleeper do? ​

 

They should contact the Housing Advice team are based at the Civic Centre, Victoria Road, Hartlepool, and is available for drop in from 10.00-11.30 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and from 2.00-3.30 Monday to Friday.  You don’t need an appointment.

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To get help for anyone sleeping rough

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• Phone the housing advice team on 01429 266522 during office hours

• Out of hours you can phone the same number and explain that it is an emergency

• Or visit Streetlink  here

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Anyone sleeping rough is offered overnight accommodation during severe weather.  This is usually when the temperature falls to zero degrees or below.