Youth Housing Project

Dealing with youth homelessness

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A Youth Project partnership between Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Westcountry Housing Association (WHA).

This project works with homeless vulnerable young people aged between 16 & 17 by providing supported accommodation and teaching independent living skills to lead productive lives.

CHAT supports the Tiverton Market Centre Youth Drop In – a safe and neutral venue for young people to meet. Go to Tiverton Market Centre Youth Drop In website CLICK HERE

CHAT manages five 3-bedroom houses in Tiverton where two young people live in each house. One house is dedicated for use by young mothers and their babies.

The accommodation is affordable for young people who are living on benefits while they attend college, undertake voluntary work activities or work full time.

Applications cannot be accepted for couples or young people with high support needs.

How to apply

Young people in housing need aged 16 – 21 years should be referred to CHAT via Mid Devon District Council, Housing Department (tel 01884 255 255); Children and Young Peoples Services Devon County Council, or a professional youth organisation.

Download: Single Assessment form for Young Person in Housing Need PDF

Contact us by email or call 01884 255606