Housing and Homelessness
How Homelessness Affects Young People
We work with a variety of young people that are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless. This can include those that are sofa surfing, young people living in a dangerous or abusive environment and those staying in temporary accommodation such as a hostel or night-shelter.
YES is here for all young people aged 11-25 that may be facing the threat of homelessness in the Colchester area. We provide crucial advice and housing support, as well as food vouchers and signposting information.
Out-of-Hours Housing Assistance
If you need help outside of our office hours and you are over 18:
If you need help outside of our office hours and you are under 18:
- Essex Social Care - 0345 603 7627
- Colchester Borough Homes - 01206 580290
- Find your nearest Police Station

Housing
"They helped me to find a long-term housing solution when everyone else had given up on me or said I was 'too complicated'."
Anon, aged 16
Housing Service User
Featured News and Events

Employability and Benefits Advice Drop-In Dates 2023
February 3, 2023
CBC will continue to host drop-in sessions at YES throughout 2023.

Rough Sleepers’ Count Autumn 2022
November 17, 2022
Our staff partook in a regular rough sleepers count in Colchester in the early hours of the morning.