Homelessness

If you are under 16 and have nowhere to stay, or think you might lose your home, contact Social Work Resources on 0303 123 1008 or visit a local office. We will make sure you are safe and get the right support.

If you are a young person worried about your housing situation, we can help you stay safe, improve family relationships, or plan your next steps.

Support to stay at home

Our Time 2 Talk mediation service helps young people and families work through problems. We aim to prevent you from becoming homeless by supporting better communication and understanding.

We can help you:

• resolve conflict at home
• improve relationships and support networks
• plan a safe and supported move if needed
• prevent you from leaving home too early
• return home safely, if everyone agrees

You can complete our online mediation referral form, and a trained mediator will contact you.

Advice and support services

You can also get help from other services:

Youth, family and community learning
The council run Universal Connections youth centers across South Lanarkshire. Trained staff within these can offer a range of advice to you, including what to do and who to speak to if you are homeless. 

Wheatley Care
Provides housing support for young people aged 16 to 25 to help you live independently.

Young Scot website
Offers advice and information for young people aged 11 to 26 across Scotland.

Contact us

• Phone: 0303 123 1012 (Option 5)
• Emergency (out of hours): 0800 24 20 24
• Social Work Resources (under 16): 0303 123 1008