Homelessness

Are you homeless? Are you in danger of becoming homeless?

There are times when circumstances change or events happen and you find yourself homeless. There are things you can do and organisations out there to provide assistance and support.

Firstly contact your local council Homeless Prevention Team:

• Anglesey: 01248 752168
• Conwy: 01492 576271
• Denbighshire: Rhyl- 01824 712800, Ruthin- 01824706064
• Gwynedd: 01248 717227

You will be given the opportunity to discuss what has happened and what your options are.

There are priority need groups. This includes people;

• With dependant children under 16
• Who are pregnant
• Who are homeless because of fire flood or other disaster
• Who are 16 or 17
• Who have left care up to the age of 21
• Who would be at risk of domestic or other violence if they stay where they live at the moment
• Who were in the armed forces and have been homeless since they left
• Who have been in prison and have been homeless since they were released as long as they have a local connection.

Please note that if the team decides that you may have done something to make yourself homeless such as not paying your rent or have committed anti social behaviour, they may only be able to offer you accommodation for a limited time even if you are in priority need.

Homelessness Surgery – Drop-In Sessions Rhyl

There is a Drop-In Homelessness Surgery at 64 Brighton Road, Rhyl on the following days/times:

• Tuesday 12.00 – 3.30
• Thursday 09.00 – 12.30

The Homeless Prevention Team will assist you, answer any questions and start the formal application process.

Homelessness Surgery - Conwy

There is a Homelessness surgery at 26 Castle Street Conwy. Please call 01492 576271 to check that there is a member of the Homeless Prevention Team there to help you.

Housing Options Guide - Denbighshire Council

Denbighshire Council has just published new Housing Options pages on their website with very useful guides about where to get help, and what your options are.