Darlington Positive Support Pathway
Supporting young people to live independently or settle into stable accommodation in Darlington.
Our Service
We provide advice, guidance and support to individuals aged 16-24 who are homeless and need to secure accommodation.
We’re here to help
We aim to prevent homelessness by supporting individuals who have responsibility for a tenancy but require support to maintain it.
We can help with:
- Understanding tenancy rights and responsibilities
- Developing independent living skills
- Accessing grants
- Liaising with landlords
- Welfare benefits
As well as:
- Accessing employment, training and education
- Debt reduction
- Access to health services
- Signposting to other services
- Completing Tenancy Ready Training
Who is this service for
- People aged 16-24 years of age
- People who live in Darlington
- People who are homeless
- People who are at risk of being homeless
Get support
We have a drop-in facility at the office, open Monday to Friday, 9:30am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-3:30pm. You can also give us a call to chat about how we can support you.
You can also be referred by the YMCA (service commissioners) or by gateway assessment completed by the local authority Housing Options Team (in which case consent is gathered from you).