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Call: 0808 00 13-2-19

Text: 077664 13-2-19

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www.connexions-direct.com

Citizens Advice Bureau

Confidential advice on a range of issues. The website includes a section on 'Frequently Asked Questions', offered in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi and Urdu.
Tel: see 'Local' for your nearest office

Centrepoint

Housing for young people at risk

Shelter (Housing Aid Centres - Birmingham)

Housing advice and help
Tel: 0121 236 6668 or 0121 240 2150

Shelterline

(see also 'Local' in this section for your nearest office)

Housing advice and help from Shelter
Tel: 0808 800 4444 (freephone)

Also have a site for anyone under 21  

The Line

Run by ChildLine, a helpline service for young people living away from home
Tel: 0800 884444

Who Cares? Trust

Counselling, advice and support for young people living in and leaving local authority care
Tel: 020 7251 3117

Foyers  for 16-25 year olds who are homeless or in housing need. Contact the Foyer nearest to where you want to stay and arrange an entrance interview. Or ask Connexions to refer you. Some Foyers have waiting lists, others do not. Some only accept through referrals from their local authority or borough. A Foyer is different from a hostel in that it provides opportunities and support for training, and access to learning and work.

The Site General information and lifestyle website for young people, 'your guide to the real world'. Has a section on home and homelessness.

YMCA  Includes an A-Z list of all YMCA accommodation in England

Dudley housing webpages

The Homelessness Team is based at:  

The Dudley Area Housing Office

5 St. James Road
Dudley
DY1 1HP Tel. 01384 815035
Opening hours Mon-Fri 9.00am-5pm

Dudley Housing Main Offices

Head Office
Waterfront East
Brierley Hill
Dudley
DY5 1XL
Tel: 01384 818283

Private Sector Housing
15/17 St James’s Road
Dudley, DY1 1JG.
Tel: 01384 812345

Building Services
Forge House
Stourbridge Road
Brierley Hill
DY5 1LD.
Tel: 01384 818283

For out of hours emergencies call 01384 818283

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Confidential advice on a range of issues

There are various Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the Black Country, many of which offer advice and information in different languages. One has been listed for each borough, but you may find it useful to check whether or not there is an office closer to you. Look on the website and select 'Find your local CAB'.

Dudley: 01384 816081; e-mail Dudbureau@dudleycabx.org
Sandwell (West Bromwich): Tel: 0121 533 4423; Minicom: 0121 580 2783
Walsall: Tel: 01922 700600; Minicom: 01922 615292
Wolverhampton: Tel: 01902 572201

Housing Advice

Dudley Borough Direct - 24 Hour Housing Services Call Centre
Tel: 01384 818283

Sandwell Homes Housing Options Service website

Housing Options Team
Sandwell Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 3DE

and

Tipton Neighbourhood Office
6 Unity Walk
Tipton
DY4 8QL

Telephone: 0121 569 5285 / 2679 / 2666

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Confidential advice on a range of issues

There are various Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the Black Country, many of which offer advice and information in different languages. One has been listed for each borough, but you may find it useful to check whether or not there is an office closer to you. Look on the website and select 'Find your local CAB'.

Dudley: 01384 816081; e-mail Dudbureau@dudleycabx.org
Sandwell (West Bromwich): Tel: 0121 533 4423; Minicom: 0121 580 2783
Walsall: Tel: 01922 700600; Minicom: 01922 615292
Wolverhampton: Tel: 01902 572201

Housing Options Out of Hours Service

Emergency housing advice evenings and weekends

They can only give advice in emergencies - if you have somewhere safe to stay, even if this is temporary, please contact them during office hours on the above numbers.

Out of Hours Service - call 0121 525 4688

Homelessness and Housing Advice Service website

The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1XU
Tel: 01922 653405 Minicom: 01922 652637
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Out of hours emergencies 01922 650000
Housing Advice Service Helpline Tel: 01922 653405

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Confidential advice on a range of issues

There are various Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the Black Country, many of which offer advice and information in different languages. One has been listed for each borough, but you may find it useful to check whether or not there is an office closer to you. Look on the website and select 'Find your local CAB'.

Dudley: 01384 816081; e-mail Dudbureau@dudleycabx.org
Sandwell (West Bromwich): Tel: 0121 533 4423; Minicom: 0121 580 2783
Walsall: Tel: 01922 700600; Minicom: 01922 615292
Wolverhampton: Tel: 01902 572201

First Base

Help for homeless young people
Tel: 01922 707865 (Walsall)

Young Person's Scheme

Help for homeless young people with accommodation and furnishing
Tel: 01922 616782 (Walsall)

Homelessness Advice

Homeless Services Social Services
Wolverhampton City Council Civic Centre St. Peter's Square Wolverhampton WV1 1RB   Phone: 01902 554747, 554807, 554741 or 551037

Also have webpages about homelessness to support young people.

Housing Advice

For face to face enquiries visit one of their five One Stop Shops :

Base 25

Information and help on housing and homelessness issues
Tel: 01902 572040 (Wolverhampton)

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB)

Confidential advice on a range of issues

There are various Citizens Advice Bureau offices in the Black Country, many of which offer advice and information in different languages. One has been listed for each borough, but you may find it useful to check whether or not there is an office closer to you. Look on the website and select 'Find your local CAB'.

Dudley: 01384 816081; e-mail Dudbureau@dudleycabx.org
Sandwell (West Bromwich): Tel: 0121 533 4423; Minicom: 0121 580 2783
Walsall: Tel: 01922 700600; Minicom: 01922 615292
Wolverhampton: Tel: 01902 572201

City Centre
29 Market Street
Wolverhampton
WV1 3AG
Phone:  (01902) 556789
Fax:  (01902) 556674
Open:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9.30am-1pm

Bilston
Bilston Neighbourhood Centre
High Street
Bilston
Wolverhampton
WV14 0EY
Phone:  (01902) 556789
Fax:  (01902) 556674
Open:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9.30am-1pm

Soon to be relocating to Bilston Town Hall.

Low Hill
Low Hill Housing Office
Showell Circus
Wolverhampton
WV10 9JL
Phone:  (01902) 556789
Fax:  (01902) 556674
Open:  Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm

Merry Hill
Leasowes Drive
Merry Hill
Wolverhampton
WV4 4PZ
Phone:  (01902) 556789
Fax:  (01902) 556674
Open:  Monday-Friday 9am-4.30pm

Wednesfield
Alfred Squire Road
Wednesfield
Wolverhampton
WV11 1XU
Phone:  (01902) 556789
Fax:  (01902) 556674
Open:  Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Saturday 9.30am-1pm.

Wolverhampton Homes
24 Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, WV3 0TN
Tel: 0800 073 0876