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Do i have to live in Derwentside to access the service?

You must either live,work or have close family within Derwentside to access SHAID services. However the exception to the rule is if you are aged 16-17 and live within the Chester-le-Street area t...

How do i apply for help?

Either call into the office or give us a ring and one of our advisors will take a few details about your circumstances and make you an appointment....

How old do i have to be to access the service?

Provided you are aged between 16 and 25 and live within the Derwentside area you are eligible to access SHAID services....

Terms and conditions

1. Definitions In the context of these terms and conditions, the following words shall have the following meanings: "SHAID" means Single Homeless Action Initiative in Derwentside , a ch...
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Introducing SHAID

SHAID is a small local charity...
established in 1993 as a response to youth homelessness in Derwentside.

SHAID work with young people...
who are ‘socially excluded’. e.g. homeless, care-leavers, victims of abuse, unemployed or those not engaged in education. Due to their youth and previous experiences the young people we deal with lack the personal and social skills necessary to get on in life. Low self-esteem, lack of self confidence and feelings of isolation and loneliness are common problems. Many lead chaotic and transient life-styles and often have health and emotional problems. SHAID works pro-actively with young people and communities to raise awareness of youth homelessness and leaving home issues.

SHAID provides a range of housing advice, support and related services...
to help young people make the difficult transition to living independently in the community. This includes advice advocacy around housing, benefits, budgeting, training, employment and developing life skills. In terms of personal development, support is emotional, including listening, befriending and informal counselling. The emphasis is very much on empowering young people to take control of their lives, thereby giving them the best chance of managing their own home and reducing the risk of homelessness in the long term.

 

Lifeskills

The SHAID Lifeskills programme provides young people with the basic skills needed to make the successful transition to independence.

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