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Homelessness

Find information and advice about homelessness.

Homeless or at risk of becoming homeless

Help for those who are homeless or at risk of losing their home. Find out what support is available, what your options are, and how to apply.

Homelessness advice for vulnerable groups

Find out about the support we can offer if you are vulnerable due to mental health, domestic abuse, relationship breakdown, leaving care, release from prison, discharge from hospital or if you are a member of the armed forces.

Housing policies and strategies

View housing policies and strategies.

Rough sleeping

Find out how we help rough sleepers, what options are available and where to go for advice or support.

Duty to refer

If you work for a public authority and suspect someone is homeless, or at risk of homelessness, you can refer them to us.

Housing advice for young people

If you are aged 16 to 25, you can get support and advice about housing at our special Hub for young people. Find out about benefits, how to find accommodation and what to do if you are at risk of becoming homeless.

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The council provides services across North Yorkshire including Harrogate, Ripon, Scarborough, Whitby, Northallerton, Thirsk, Selby, Tadcaster, Malton, Pickering, Richmond, Skipton and more.

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