Homeless Issues
There are a number of organisations that can help with homelessness issues. Here is some information on what to do:
Calderdale Council
Discretionary Housing Payment: The Council can assist Housing and Council Tax Benefit claimants whose entitlement to benefit does not meet the full cost of their rent and/or council tax, A full financial assessment is undertaken to determine entitlement to DHP.
Referral info: none
Benefits Assessment Unit, Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TP
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benefits.unit@calderdale.gov.uk
Calderdale Council
Handyperson Service: Cost to applicant of material and labour charge. IRO means tested benefit £10/hour otherwise £25/hour. Job less than 30 minutes charge for labour £5.00.
Referral info: via Doorways
none
0845 245 6000
Recovery Steps
Bond Payment for single substance misusers: This used to be managed by CSMS. Recovery Steps is the new service for substance misuse. At the time of updating this page, it unclear if the bond payment will be managed by Recovery Steps.
(Old Information said: Only referrals from key worker at CSMS accepted. Can pay bond into deposit protection service. Max award £350. nature of client group means that bond is rarely refunded as required to meet arrears / damage. RIA not part of the scheme, support workers will negotiate with L/L to waive RIA providing HB paid direct).
Referral info: via Doorways + CSMS
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0845 245 6000
Calderdale Citizens Advice Bureau
Advice: Free, impartial information covering benefits, consumer, debt & money, housing, tax, work and other issues – see www.adviceguide.org.uk
Referral info: n/a
n/a
01422 842 848
Calderdale Youth Services
No grant funding: Council funded, provides 1-1 advice and includes housing advice for 12-16 year olds.
Referral info: none
Julia Brannigan
01422 320033
Brunswick Centre
Run in conjunction with Sadeh Lok Housing Group. Provides shrt term accomodation for homeless. Stay can be from 6 months to 18 months. Support worker assigned to work with individual to look to obtaining permanent housing solution.
Referral info: none
John Mackernaghan
01484 341764
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)
Bond Guarantee / Rent in Advance: Support for former armed services personnel with paying bond for up to 3 months rent in advance.
Referral Info: Open to those with past or present connection to the armed forces.
Lester Edon
0113 244 9254
lester.edon@o2.co.uk
Smartmove
Bond Guarantee: Full assessment undertaken on referred client, can underwrite a bond to help move into private rented accommodation or refer onto social landlord.
Referral info: none
Julie Stocks, 9 Portland Place, Halifax
01422 361515