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Housing is a major issue in the South East, and the chronic shortage of quality, safe and affordable homes can often result in vulnerable people being housed in sub-standard accommodation or becoming homeless. There are a number of organisations in the region that work to tackle this issue, providing accommodation for a diverse range of needs as well as additional services and support to improve residents’ wellbeing, health, employability and ability to live independently.
Providing safe, quality, short-term accommodation in Brighton City centre for 16- to 25-year-olds with support and activities to help them develop the skills they need to move towards independent living.
Brighton & Hove City Council Housing Services
Information on the city’s council properties, including how to apply, accommodation options and advice, private rental matching, homeless emergency drop-in service, and how to report repairs for existing council tenants.
A housing association and homeless charity supporting 16- to 25-year-olds in Sussex who are rough sleepers, at risk of homelessness or have complex needs. Services includes day-centre provision, residential rehabilitation, mental health and addiction support, legal advice and training initiatives.
One of the UK’s largest housing associations, offering quality, affordable homes in certain areas of Sussex, plus a free employment and training service for all Clarion tenants through its Futures charitable foundation.
Providing quality, safe and affordable accommodation in the South East to buy or rent on long tenancies, and building homes for social and private rent, shared ownership or outright sale, as well as extra care schemes, sheltered accommodation and homes for care leavers and people with mental health issues.
A Sussex-wide charity providing services for all ages including supported housing, advocacy, support for young people, cafés, centres and activities for people aged 50+, employment support and out-of-school activities.
Newhaven Foyer (Salvation Army Housing Association)
Offering supported housing accommodation for young people aged 16 to 25 in the Newhaven area, with a focus on providing education and training to enable residents to progress towards independent living.
As well as help with finding, renting or buying a home, Optivo offers its residents across the South East a range of learning and personal development activities for families, over-16s and unemployed adults including employment support and practical skills.
A supported housing project based in central Brighton for vulnerable 16- to 25-year-old care leavers, asylum-seekers, young mothers, offenders, substance misusers and those with mental health issues, offering high-quality accommodation and bespoke life skills training.
Providing quality accommodation and supported living in Bexhill-On-Sea for young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or are at risk of rough sleeping, and helping them gain the life skills and confidence to make the successful transition to independent living.
Offering supported semi-independent flats in Brighton & Hove for under-21s including care leavers and young parents, with social workers providing practical and emotional support to help them learn to manage their own tenancies.
Providing care, support and accommodation for homeless people or those with learning difficulties across Sussex, offering supported living and community support services, mental health recovery, housing-related assistance, supported employment and peer-support schemes
A not-for-profit housing association providing homes for rent or sale and care and support services for people in housing need across the south of England, plus advice on employment, training and educational opportunities through its Southern 360 arm.
Stopover Housing and Support for Young Women
Offers safe, temporary accommodation in Brighton for vulnerable young women aged 16 to 21 who are homeless or insecurely housed. Stopover’s six houses provide stepped support to help them with addiction issues, education, employment, money and other life skills so they can move towards independent living.
A Brighton & Hove charity working to provide free, safe, short-stay emergency accommodation in the homes of trained and welcoming volunteers for young people aged 16 to 25 who are at risk of homelessness or rough sleeping.
Brighton & Hove’s only day centre for 16- to 25-year-olds who are homeless or insecurely housed, providing emotional and practical support, ranging from washing/laundry to confidence-building activities, and help accessing health services, benefits, accommodation, training and work.
A national housing association operating across England, it offers high-quality, affordable housing and care and support services across the Adur & Worthing district of West Sussex to meet a range of needs and age groups.
Providing accommodation for more than 750 young people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness across Sussex and Surrey, as well as youth advice centres, counselling services, family mediation, education and training, and health and wellbeing support.
Advice on housing for young people who are homeless or threatened with it, with a drop-in service for 16-to 25- year-olds that offers help to find private rented accommodation, negotiate with landlords and with issues ranging from benefits to referrals.