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.
If you are are in crisis, please call us now on 01206 710771 or email Claire CLAIRE.HUGHES@COLCHESTERYES.ORG.UK
How to Engage
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.
