Housing
We specialise in providing housing and support for young people within Dorset and Oxford – take a look around Places to Live for more information.
If you're age 16-24 years and in need of supported housing or housing related support in Bournemouth area - read about our Visiting Support Service.
Wherever you live, if you find yourself in housing need your first port of call should be the local council. They run a housing advice service and will be able to explain your options. Here are some other organisations that can give you advice about housing issues.
GENERAL ADVICE AND INFORMATION
National
www.shelter.org.uk
0808 800 4444 (Housing Advice Helpline)
Provide a range of advice on housing issues including homelessness and legal guidance if you are being evicted from your home. Also includes a specific section on housing for young people.
www.adviceguide.org.uk
Advice run by Citizens' Advice Bureau with helpful information on housing from tenancy agreements to settling neighbour disputes. Also includes a specific section on housing for young people.
www.connexions-direct.com
Helpful advice from moving out of home for the first time to planning to move away from home to study.
www.need2know.co.uk
This website provides detailed information on housing issues and top tips on a range of housing related subjects including finding a flatmate and choosing a landlord.
www.direct.gov.uk
Advice about how your local council can support you if homeless or facing eviction. It also provides more general information about housing options.
Dorset
Hyped
We have lots of information on this website about housing and support for young people in Dorset and Oxford.
BCHA
Our sister organisation, BCHA, is a specialist housing and social care support provider. Their webiste includes information about housing services, including domestic violence refuges, direct access services and more.
www.quayadvice.co.uk
General guidance on housing issues for young people. They are based within Poole and can provide you with information and advice over the phone (01202 262291) or in person at their advice centre.
Sussed Youth Advisory Clinic
442a Wimborne Road, Kinson, Bournemouth, BH10 7AR
01202 575096
Drop-in services offering advice and information.
www.therendezvouz.org.uk
Under Cheap Street Church, Sherbourne, Dorset, DT9 3BJ
01935 814496
Drop-in services offering advice and information.
Treads
30a Salisbury Street, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7AR
01258 455448
Drop-in services offering advice and information.
www.tobysproject.co.uk
Toby’s Court, 1 Bimport, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8AT
01747 850860
Drop-in services offering advice and information.
Routes
Dorchester Young People’s Advice and Information Centre
5 North Square, Dorchester, DT1 1HY
01305 21318
Drop-in services offering advice and information.
Oxford
Oxford
Housing advice line
0344 515 1873
Service run by Shelter, providing independent housing advice within Oxford. The phone line is available weekday mornings 9.30 – 1pm.
Shelter drop-ins
Every Tuesday morning at Templars Square Customer Service Centre in Cowley Centre (2-3 Bank Court, Templars Square - 01865 252849). Every Thursday morning at St Aldate's Chambers Customer Service Centre (109 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DS - 01865 252849).
The Gap
23 Park End St, Oxford - 9am-3pm
01865 201 818
Day service mainly for 16-25 year olds who are homeless, vulnerable or in need of support.
Agnes Smith Advice Centre
96 Blackbird Leys Road, Blackbird Leys, Oxford
01865 770206
Open Monday to Thurs: 10am - 1pm and 2pm - 5pm and Friday: 10am - 1pm
Advice and information about housing and homelessness.
Barton Neighbourhood Centre
Oxford City Council - Housing Services
01865 467180
Reception is open Mondays and Thursdays 9am - 5pm (for people to drop in)
Rose Hill & Donnington Advice Centre
The Cabin, The Oval, Rose Hill, Oxford
Phone 01865 438634
Drop-in sessions: Monday - Thursday 9.30am-12.30pm, Friday 11am-12.30pm
Oxford Citizens' Advice Bureau
95 St Aldate's, Oxford, OX1 1DA
0870 2200 608
Drop-in sessions: Monday, Friday, Saturday 10am-12pm; Tuesday and Wednesday 10am-1pm; Thursday 12-3pm
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Bournemouth Borough Council - Housing Team
Contact Bournemouth Council if you have housing issues in Bournemouth.
Borough of Poole - Housing Team
Contact Poole Council if you have housing issues in Poole.
Christchurch Council - Housing Team
Contact Christchurch Council if you have housing issues in Christchurch or call 01202 495256 during office hours (9am-5pm).
www. EAST DORSET
Contact East Dorset District Council if you have housing issues in East Dorset. Or call 01202 864200 during office hours (9am-5pm).
www. OXFORD
Contact Oxford Council if you have housing issues in Oxford.