Housing & Homeless Support Resources
Facing housing difficulties, whether it’s homelessness, the need for supported accommodation, or challenges with renting, can be incredibly stressful. This page offers access to essential services that can help you, your patients, or family members find shelter, access housing assistance, and gain support for related issues such as addiction or mental health.
If You, a Patient, or a Family Member Needs Help:
The following resources offer guidance and support for housing-related difficulties:
Homeless Support: Services aimed at helping homeless individuals and families find temporary or permanent accommodation. This includes emergency shelters, housing advice, and support to access long-term housing solutions.
Housing Support: Assistance for those struggling with housing, including those affected by drugs, alcohol, or other personal challenges. This includes support with finding accommodation, understanding tenant rights, and advice on housing benefits or financial assistance for rent.
Supported Accommodation: Accommodation services that not only provide shelter but also offer additional support, such as mental health care, addiction recovery services, or assistance with other personal challenges. These services help individuals live independently while receiving the support they need.
SSAFA
Support and advice for servicemen, ex-servicemen, and their families.
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website:
0800 731 4880
Salvation Army
Provides various social services, including family tracing.
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Phone:
website:
01872 225734
Samaritans
Confidential helpline for emotional support.
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Phone:
website:
116 123, 01872 277277
Saneline
National mental health helpline providing advice and support to those with mental ill health.
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website:
0300 304 7000
Sea Sanctuary
Provides mental health care on board a classic yacht for young people and adults.
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website:
01326 378919
Sexual Health and Contraception (SHAC)
Information on sexual health, contraception, pregnancy, and STIs.
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Smart Savings
Debt advice, money management, and employment skills training.
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website:
01209 212579
St Agnes & Mount Hawke Surgery
Pengarth Road, St Agnes, TR5 0TN
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Phone:
website:
01872 559881
St Petroc's Society
Provides accommodation, advice, training opportunities, and resettlement for single homeless people.
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Phone:
website:
01872 264153
Step Change
Free debt advice and management service.
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Phone:
website:
0800 138 1111
SUsie Project
Helps victims of Domestic Violence through training and confidence-building.
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Phone:
website:
01209 699241
Samaritans
Provides emotional support to anyone in distress.
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Phone:
website:
116 123, Truro: 01872 277277
Sanctuary Project - Oakleigh House
Respite for adults with mental health problems, referrals made by CMHTs.
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website:
01579 346663
Sea Sanctuary
Commissioned by NHS to provide psychological support
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Sexual Advice Association
Provides information and support via a helpline for sufferers of sexual dysfunction and their partners.
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Phone:
website:
0207 486 7262
Shelter
Housing information, advice, and advocacy for people in need.
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Phone:
website:
0808 800 4444, For under 25s: 0808 808 4994
Spectrum
Provides residential care, education, and services for those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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website:
01326 371000
St Petrocs Society
Supported accommodation for single homeless people with secondary social, mental health, or offending difficulties.
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Phone:
website:
01872 264153
Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Charity (SANDS)
Offers support when your baby dies during pregnancy or after birth.
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Phone:
website:
020 7436 5881