Mission Statement
 SHAID is a local charity working with young people for better housing and stronger communities. We aim to provide a range of housing advice, support and related services for young people aged up to 25 living in Derwentside. Our Key objectives are to:
- Respond to young people who are homeless and in crisis.
- Carry out education work to prevent youth homelessness and prepare young people for independent living.
- Support young people in securing suitable housing and managing a home.
- Contribute to and develop new projects that improve the quality of life for young people.
Floating Support
Floating Support from SHAIDAs part of the Supporting People programme SHAID provide Floating Support to young people in their own homes. This aims to help young people to live an independent and successful life by providing regular contact and a range of practical, emotional and social support. Read more...
Housing Advice & Information
Housing Advice & InformationGeneral information and advice on various problems is provided to young people faced with homelessness. This can include assistance to find accommodation. If people wish to have support once they are in settled accommodation we can offer the Floating Support Service. A bond guarantee scheme is also available for young people to acquire accommodation from private landlords without the need to pay a deposit. Read more...
What Young People say
“SHAID have been very helpful, to me and my boyfriend, a lot of people aren’t good with forms and speaking on the phone, SHAID helped us a lot with that, they’ve even helped with things they didn’t have to. We would probably still be homeless without them!” “SHAID helped me get my flat along with all the furniture to go in it. The help I have had from them has been exceptional. I would recommend them to anyone in my situation.” “SHAID have helped me through a lot of bad crack and they’ve brought me out of the other side with a place I can call my own. I can’t even begin to express my thanks.”
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SHAID publishes many informative and useful supporting documents and publications you can download or view our published documents, publications, information leaflets and flyers Simply click the links...
Click on the links to open or download the documents. Generic (Advice & Information) Agency referral form ( 78kb PDF) download here Complaints form (56 KB PDF) download here&nb...
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...
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....
Provided you are aged between 16 and 25 and live within the Derwentside area you are eligible to access SHAID services....
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Just to say thank you for helping me. Making my house a home and for being there when I needed help and someone to talk to.
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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. |
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