Single Access Point
Who is this service for?
The Single Access Point is a specialist homelessness prevention service for young people aged 16 and 17 years old, who are experiencing difficulties where they are living. The service is delivered in partnership with Charnwood Borough Council.
What can we help with?
Our prevention service has been successful in helping young people to remain at home and rebuild relationships with their families, where possible. The Single Access Point can also help young people who are living away from home, perhaps for the first time, who may need some additional help, support and advice on their situation.
We can also help young people who are struggling with some of the following issues:
- Homelessness
- Family/relationship breakdown
- Drug and alcohol misuse
- Rules and boundaries
- Mental health and general emotional wellbeing
- Accessing education, employment and training
How do we help?
The Single Access Point aims to help prevent young people from becoming homeless. We are experienced in helping young people who are finding it difficult to stay where they are, or may have reached the point where they have looked into or gone to stay at other places.
We can help you by providing comprehensive information, advice and support regarding your own individual circumstances. We will explain the available options and help you to plan for your future. We will also link you into other sources of help and support, where needed.
"Did you know? Family relationship breakdown is the leading cause of youth homelessness."
Why does it matter?
No child should face homelessness - but unfortunately, the reality is worsening. With new research suggesting 1 young person faces homelessness every 4 minutes, our team are dedicated to keeping as many young people safe in our Borough as possible.
For many young people, understanding housing processes or the care system is stressful and complicated - knowing they have an Advisor to listen, advocate for them and help them find the best route to safe housing feels life-changing.
In many instances, our Advisor will find ways to overcome issues causing family breakdown (where this is relevant), to keep the young person safely and happily at home with a family unit.
