Housing support for people who have mental health problems and are faced with homelessness.
If you're in an emergency
If you need emergency support, call 999.
If you're at risk of becoming homeless or you need other housing support, you can contact
Leeds Housing Options.
Who we help
We support people who are homeless or facing homelessness, and who are receiving support with their mental health.
Eligibility
We may be able to help if you:
- are experiencing longstanding and ongoing mental health issues
- have accessed mental health support or mental health services within the last 6 months
As well as one of the above, you may also be:
- living on the streets
- staying with family or friends
- sofa surfing
- living in emergency accommodation
- in the process of being evicted by your landlord
What we do
Although we do not have any properties of our own, we can support you to:
- bid on properties
- contact private landlords, or other housing providers
- view properties
- complete relevant paperwork
- sign up and settle in
- access benefits and utilities
- access other support services
Mental health IMPACT team
Our IMPACT team provide limited ongoing support to help you:
- settle within your local community
- promote resilience and self-management to enable a settled and sustainable future
- access education, volunteering or local support groups or networks
Find more information on our mental health IMPACT team page.
How to get support
This service does not take self-referrals. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will need to ask a health care professional or support service officer to make a referral for you.
