Accommodation
Homeless Young People's
Advisors Ground Floor,
Craig House,
Bank Street,
Bury. Tel: 0161 253 5454
Emergency out of hours service: 0161 253 6606
The following places offer accommodation to homeless young people. You need to ring first to check first on referral procedures as not all places will accept you just turning up.
- Bethany Project
140 Walmersley Road, Bury BL9 6LL.
Tel: 0161 764 7038
- The Housing Link 2003 (16+)
29 Castlecroft House, Castlecroft Rd, Bury BL9 0LN.
Tel: 0161 723 2040
(Also, 12 Mather St, Radcliffe M26 4TL.
Tel: 0161 723 2040
Provides temporary accommodation for young people, 16-25 years of age who are homeless or in housing need. Can also provide advice and support.)
- Rachel House
Flat 3, Mossfield Close, Bury BL9 6LD.
Tel: 0161 763 6262
- Extra Mile Supported Lodgings Scheme
Tel: 0161 763 5535
Housing Department
If you wish to apply for council housing, get an application form from your local housing department.Tel: 0161 253 5251
If you are homeless and require help:
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council
Homeless Section
Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury BL9 0FW.
Tel: 0161 253 5537/8
Housing/Council Tax Benefit Offices
For more information on Housing and Council Tax Benefit contact your local office:
Benefits Section
7 Whittaker Street, Radcliffe M26 2DT.
Tel: 0161 253 5008
(Enquiries re Council Tax and Housing Benefits)
Housing Advice
The following local services are available to give housing advice about private and council housing.
- Bury Council Homeless Section
Tel: 0161 253 5537/8
- Bury Counci Housing Advice Service
Tel: 0161 253 7557
- The Housing Link
Tel: 0161 723 2040
- Albert Kennedy Trust
Provides advice and support for homeless 16-19 year old bi-sexual, lesbian and gay young people.
Tel: 0161 228 3308 10am-5pm Mon-Fri
- Housing Associations
The local council can supply a list of housing associations in the area. Copies available from the Town Hall, Knowsley Street, Bury.
Housing Services Tel: 0161 253 7557
- The Samaritans
Bridge House, 13 Knowsley Street, Bury BL9 0ST.
Tel: 0161 764 0055
National Tel: 08457 909090
- Turning Point Crisis Line
Tel: 0808 808 2007 8pm - 12pm Daily
- Supported Lodgings Scheme
Accommodation provision in lodgings for any young person.
Tel: 0161 762 2693
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