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.
U Can Cope
Blog offering news and updates on the U Can Cope campaign for World Suicide Day.
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Valued Lives
Offers crisis service, community-based care, therapeutic activities, enablement, and general advocacy.
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01209 484495
Victim Support
Free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their families, and friends.
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0808 168 9111
Waves
Free counselling and outreach service for people who have experienced domestic abuse.
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01872 225629
Willow Centre
A specialist centre in Truro providing support to people affected by rape or sexual assault.
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01872 272059
YMCA
Helping to house disadvantaged young people throughout the county. A free, confidential and independent advice service.
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01736 334820
Young Minds
Provides support to children and young people (up to 18) with emotional, behavioural, or mental health issues.
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0808 802 5544
Young People Cornwall
Information, advice, and guidance (IAG) and mentoring for young people, plus employability support.
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01872 222447
iSight Cornwall
Support for the blind or visually impaired.
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01872 261110
United Response
Support services for people with learning disabilities, autism, and more.
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01872 250 150
Wave Project
Supports young people through confidence building activities such as surf projects.
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West Cornwall Women's Aid
Provides accommodation, support, and information to women in abusive relationships.
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01736 367539
With You
Information, counselling, rehabilitation, and other specialist services for people with drug or alcohol dependency.
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YZUP (Wise Up)
Offers support, information, and advice to young people under 18 about drugs and alcohol.
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01872 300816
Young Minds Crisis Messenger
24/7 crisis support for young people
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Text YM to 85258
Zebs Youths Project
Information and support to young people about alcohol, drugs, and other health/youth issues.
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01872 222447