Humankind - County Durham Young People's Floating Support
Floating Support is a flexible support service offered to you in your home.
We will help you to identify your needs, and support you to develop your independent living skills if you are:
- aged 16 to 25 years
- living in County Durham
- in need of advice about and support with housing issues
We can support you to:
- prevent homelessness
- access appropriate housing
- develop your life skills
- access employment, education and/or training
- resolve neighbourhood disputes
- increase your knowledge of your rights and responsibilities
- access other specialist services
- access a bond and a home through private landlords
- move in - setting up utilities, budgeting and accessing furniture
- understand your tenancy agreement
- maximise your income
- participate in your local community
We can also support you to access other services including:
- health services
- education, training and employment
- treatment for drug or alcohol use
The level of support we provide will vary depending on the needs of each individual, but as a minimum we will provide weekly support sessions.
When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon - Session information
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Monday to Thursday 8.45am - 4.45pm
Friday 8.45am - 4.15pm
Who to contact
- Contact name
- Dawn McCreanor
- Contact position
- Administrative Team Leader
- Telephone
-
01325 731 160
- info@humankindcharity.org.uk
- Website
- Humankind
- Notes
Charity number: 515755
Where to go
- Name
- Inspiration House
- Address
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Unit 22 Bowburn North Industrial Estate
Aycliffe Business Park
County Durham - Postcode
- DH6 5PF
Other details
- Referral required?
- No
- Referral and availability notes
You can access Floating Support if you are:
- living in County Durham
- aged 16 to 25
- living in your own tenancy or actively seeking your own tenancy
- in need of housing related support
- Age range
-
16 - 25 years
Durham County Council's Families Information Service does not promote nor endorse the services advertised on this website. Anyone seeking to use/access such services does so at their own risk and may make all appropriate enquiries about fitness for purpose and suitability to meet their needs.
Journey planner
Address: Unit 22 Bowburn North Industrial Estate Aycliffe Business Park County Durham