Thinking of Leaving Home

Family breakdown can be a reason for wanting to leave home but moving out isn’t always the best option.

Leaving home seems like the easiest option but this isn’t always the case.

Serious thought should be given to leaving home, as it is a big step.

Things that need to be considered when leaving home:

Where am I going to live?
What type of help can I get, friends, family?
Do I have enough money to support myself?

Emergency options

A ‘quick fix’ option that may be possible is Staying with Friends. This might be the best emergency option, as it will allow you to get stuff sorted and it will be free.

An idea that isn’t recommended is sleeping out, as it is extremely cold and dangerous!

If you need to leave home, make an appointment as soon as possible with one of the Council’s homeless officers via the Housing Advice, Support and Mediation Services, 8 Burn Wynd, Jedburgh TD8 6BY. Tel: 0800 376 1138 or 01835 865180.
Email: sw-hsg-ad-sup&med@scotborders.gov.uk.

Need Accommodation?

Bed & Breakfasts (B&B’s) could also be considered if you have some money available to spend on accommodation. These are usually privately run and more expensive than other options. Some B&B’s don’t accept people who are claiming housing benefits. All B&B’s are listed in the yellow pages.

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For help filling out forms, communicating with officials, interpreting information or details about tuition and advice relating to literacy issues contact Claire Stewart at Learning for ALL on (01896) 755110 ( further details can be found in Appendix C of the Guide to Housing options)

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