forced into suicide no way out homeless

[earthbound_misfit]

please help me

i will be sleeping rough in a week cos council say im not priority

i have appealed on mental health grounds but they say 56 days for a decision and wont let me stay in the hostel in the meantime

they are allowed to do this, they say im lucky ive had this long in there

even shelter have given up now

i have no one i can stay with only a mate at weekends for a night or two, is her parents house so cant stay every night

there are other things too that are too much to cope with i dont see a way out now im so frightened

[one_step_closer]

I'm so sorry, surely there is something that the council can do? Why is it that they won't let you stay in the hostel? Do you have any family or other friends who can help? What else is happening that is making things hard for you? Take care. I hope you can sort something out.

[earthbound_misfit]

have just realised how inapropriate my signature thingy is
no, there is no one i can stay with. and its the council who r maiking me leave the hostel. they dont have a duty to house me if im not priority. and i have been looking everywhere for private rooms but no luck. please help me please help me please help me please help me

[snailonvalium]

is there another town nearby that has a hostel?are there no extended family members you could go stay with or anything like that?

if youre under 25,and theres like a young peoples service/information shop then maybe try there and see if theres anything they can come up with?

how come the council are making you leave the hostel?

[earthbound_misfit]

they are making me leave cos u have to fulfill 5 points one of which is being 'priority' (ie. pregnant, having kids, elderly, ill etc) in order to qualify for them to put a roof over your head.. they say i am lucky ive had 6 weeks there... (while they decide) i have appealed but its come to nowt
i now have no one i can stay with, any nights, as my m8s parents are being strict...

my cpn is a bitch who has said i have borderline personality disorder (even tho i actually dont! i have unique probs - have been tested for pd's) so apparently i 'get distressed and make demands'
yeh like others wouldnt be distressed or want to stay in the hostel in my position!!

also some bloke ive never met said i am 'intelligent and resourceful' so not priority as i can find housing myself! flattering and i think true, but i cant find anywhere as i only work part time and landlords hate that, also its really hard to find rooms to rent anyways

im ****ing terrified - i just got a job and i will lose it if i turn up dirty and sleepy from living rough :(

please can i have a hug? im frightened
Beth x

[earthbound_misfit]

just seen all the hugs... thanmks ppl

[Aidee]

I don't understand how UK housing works at all, but hopefully you are able to get something sorted out so you have a place to live.

[PrincessVegeta_x]

Hunny, I notice you live in the same town as me...

There is a hostel in Windermere, and one in Ambleside too.. they might be able to take you for a few days, just while you sort things out?

I've never been in your position, because I live with my parents, but just know that I'm always here for you and we can always meet up and stuff to chat.
x

[Merc]

has it been sorted?? Altho if you're living rough unlikely you will see this...****.
Can u not go IP even if it comes down NO other solution? At leat it is something....
Is there no social assistance? In canada, its welfare or 'social assistance', you would qualify as an emergency basis client, until things we sorted. Except if you are under 19 and your parents will take you back, they won't help you....
i really have no idea how it works over there tho...
oh i so hope you have found somewhere...

thinking soooooooooooo much of you and sending all i can, hell you could stay here but tis a wee bit far away........
sorry, useless reply but i DO care and am thinking very much of you
romp

[Aidee]

I think Romp has a good suggestion with the IP as a last resort if you have no other options.

[jellytot]

go to a night shelter ... they will put you up if theres space..
i'm not even being looked at by council because i dont have links here even tho i have had to move here becsuase of probtion. they will put you up but its only for a month and YOU have to find the housing your self ,

[jellytot]

Lakeside YMCA National Centre, Newby Bridge, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8BD, UNITED KINGDOM Map (http://www.ymca.org.uk/BFORA/SYSTEMS/MAPPING/UNITED%20KINGDOM.asp?obj=BFORA.BFORA_Company&nId=18660) Tel:08707 273927/ 015395 31758 Fax:01539 530015 Email:admin@lakesideymca.co.uk Sorry, you need Javascript here Web:http://www.lakesideymca.co.uk (http://www.ymca.org.uk/pooled/profiles/BF_COMP/view.asp?Q=BF_COMP_18660#http://www.lakesideymca.co.uk)


there is the info for the ymca in ulverston they should be able to put you up. you dont need a referal you can refer your self .. you do have to look for your self tho they dont look like the nicest places inside but that shoudlnt matter if you are genuinly homeless then you'll be ok there .
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[JaxBeachSunshineGirl]

I read your message. I can relate to some of the things you are feeling. I am homeless too. Have been for 14 months. It has been very rough. I have a boyfriend who is with me so I have not been on the street by myself. We have stayed in long term shelter, night shelters, camped in a tent in the woods, slept on the beach and on park benches. I checked myself into a mental health facility a few weeks ago as I could not take it any longer. I hated being there and I could not wait to get out. I suffer from depression and panic attacks and I am a compulsive skin picker. There are days that I just can't seem to go on. Suicide is not the answer to your problems. There are people who can help you. Tomorrow is always a new day! You don't know what is going to happen tomorrow! I live in the U.S. so I'm not sure how things are done in the U.K. but I hope that you get the help you need. I will keep you in my prayers.:waving:

[Jetes]

Mental illness is supposed to fall into the realm of 'Vulnerable People' and thus should make you a priority need. There is that gem of a word though - supposed. When I was homeless two years ago now, I'm sure most of the leverage I got was because I was living in a woman's refuge as opposed to my need as someone living with multiple mental and physical health problems.

My suggestions would be to contact Citizen's Advice or your local branch of Mind - both should be able to offer you advice on dealing with the authorities and may be able to offer you some kind of advocacy. An advocate is always a good idea when it comes to dealing with the council.

Outside of that, there is the aforementioned YMCA. Also, go back to your council housing office and ask them for a list of night shelters and hostels that deal with homeless people - most are charities and will accept self-referral as well as council referral.