Every 10 minutes we get a call from a young person facing homelessness.

Thousands of young people will be facing homelessness alone this winter. No young person should be left struggling on freezing streets. 

This Christmas, more frightened young people are calling the Centrepoint Helpline than ever before. We must answer their calls. Will you make this winter the turning point, by donating to Centrepoint? 

In the months ahead, you’ll know your gift is helping more homeless young people access the safety and support they urgently need to turn their life around.

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Tal reading on their bed at a Centrepoint service

Tal's Story

Tal always knew they were queer. Coming out to friends at school had been a relief, but they knew they couldn't come out to their mother. When Tal was 18, their relationship broke down.

At home, Tal lacked privacy. Their mum made them keep the bedroom door open at all times, often entered unannounced and being aggressive. One day, Tal's mum went through their phone and discovered that they were queer.

“She wouldn’t accept me for who I was. She told me I was a disgrace and a shameful person. She told me I had to leave.” - Tal

It was a friend's mother who guided Tal to seek out support from the Centrepoint helpline. Since being at Centrepoint, Tal has participated in cooking classes, been referred to a psychotherapist for mental health support, and received help from their key worker with accessing benefits and learning independent living skills. 

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Not ready to give on a monthly basis? A one time gift can still make an impact to young people during Christmas.

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