Worried about a young person in Durham?
Durham charities like Moving On, local authorities and online support services are available to help vulnerable young people who are either homeless or at risk of homelessness
Moving On does not provide emergency accommodation. If the person you are worried about is under 18, or appears to be in immediate danger or seems unwell, please call 999.
- Homeless Link: A comprehensive database of homelessness services, including day centre provision in the area:
If you know a young person Durham who is at risk of homelessness, contact Moving On
You can support a young person by helping them to communicate their situation with either us or a local council.
Help them with any appointments, phone calls or forms they need to complete and - if you can - advocate on their behalf. If you have a young person staying with you, you are already offering them a lifeline and the next step is important.
A plan to move out is important. Councils can offer accommodation to over-18s who are eligible and this will be offered in priority order.
Moving On Durham works with young people in County Durham who are considered at risk of homelessness.
Through our Information, Advice and Guidance services (IAG), we provide face-to-face, telephone and email support to help them understand their options and make informed decisions about their housing situation.
Referring a young person to Moving On Durham
If you are a professional working with a young person who may need transitional supported housing, please contact us using the details below:
Telephone: 0191 383 1559
Email: referrals@movingondurham.org.uk
Please note that Moving on Durham does not provide emergency housing. If you know a young person who is at immediate risk of homelessness, please contact the services listed above.
If you are currently homeless and you live in County Durham, contact the local authority housing team on 03000 268 000 or 01388 722538 outside of office hours, or email housing@durham.gov.uk.
Other agencies who may be able to help:
Other agencies who may be able to help: