Helpful Resources & Support
Finding the right support can sometimes feel overwhelming. We’ve brought together a selection of trusted organisations, services and resources that may be able to help with housing, finances, wellbeing, safety and everyday life.
Whether you are currently living with Beorma Community Housing, preparing to move towards independent living, supporting somebody else, or simply looking for advice, the organisations below are a good place to start.
Whether you’re looking for support for yourself or helping someone else, these resources are a good place to start.
Housing & Homelessness
Shelter England – Housing Advice
Excellent practical guidance on homelessness, eviction, renting, housing rights, deposits, benefits and dealing with local authorities. Shelter confirms that councils have responsibilities towards people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
GOV.UK – Help if You’re Homeless or at Risk of Homelessness
Official government guidance explaining what to do if someone is homeless or likely to become homeless within the next eight weeks, including how to approach their local council.
Support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, including help with housing, employment, benefits, skills and wellbeing. Crisis also operates a Skylight centre in Birmingham, making it particularly relevant to Beorma.
Homeless Link – Homeless England Directory
One of the strongest resources to include. Its searchable Homeless England database contains around 1,500 homelessness services across England, allowing people and professionals to find local support.
Helps connect people sleeping rough in England and Wales with local outreach teams and support services.
West Midlands & Local Support
Birmingham City Council – Homeless Advice
Particularly relevant for Beorma. Includes homelessness services, supported housing, young people's services, domestic abuse support and other local provision.
Birmingham City Council – Housing Advice & Support
A broader directory covering housing, domestic abuse, ex-armed forces personnel, legal support, mental health, hospital discharge, finance, benefits, young people and other areas.
Street Support Network Birmingham
A very useful local directory connecting people experiencing homelessness with nearby services, food, accommodation, advice and practical assistance. Birmingham City Council itself signposts residents towards Street Support Network.
Money, Benefits & Independent Advice
Essential for independent advice covering benefits, debt, housing, employment, immigration, consumer issues and legal rights.
Particularly useful for residents moving towards greater independence. Provides benefits information, a benefits calculator and information about charitable grants and financial support.
Government-backed free guidance covering budgeting, debt, benefits, bills, pensions, savings and everyday money management.
Free and confidential debt advice, budgeting assistance and practical solutions for people struggling financially.
Food & Essential Support
Enables people to find food banks and emergency food support in their local area. Crisis also signposts people experiencing homelessness towards the Trussell food bank network
Health & Wellbeing
Official information about accessing NHS mental health support, talking therapies and urgent mental health assistance.
Accessible information covering mental health, wellbeing, advocacy, legal rights, local services and getting support.
Muslim Council of Britain – Muslim Mental Health Directory
This is an especially strong fit with Beorma's ethos. The directory signposts culturally and faith-sensitive mental health support for Muslims, including counselling, helplines, bereavement support and services for women and young people.
Domestic Abuse & Safeguarding
Refuge – National Domestic Abuse Support
Specialist support and information for women and children experiencing domestic abuse, including access to the National Domestic Abuse Helpline.
A particularly relevant addition for Beorma, providing culturally informed information and support around issues affecting Muslim women, including domestic abuse, discrimination, family difficulties and safeguarding.
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