Support for young people leaving home

There is help and support available. 

Talk to someone you trust, like friends, a family member or a teacher. 

If the situation becomes worse, see if there's a place you can go for a night or 2 to let everyone cool down.

We may be able to provide mediation in your home with your family to talk about the problems, if appropriate. 

However bad things are, if you leave home without preparation, you may find yourself in an even worse situation. You may also find it difficult to continue with your education.

You can read our parental exclusion self help pack (DOCX, 105KB). 

This has practical ideas to help you and the family you live with work out a solution so you do not have to leave home.

Getting help when you face important decisions can mean you're less likely to do something on the spur of the moment, which you may regret later. 

Get support

Our housing support page includes who to contact:

• if you’re LGBTQ+ and your relationship with your family has broken down 
• if you're a young person going through a difficult situation