Centrepoint in Manchester

Joe Lomas is the Head of Support and Housing (North) and works at our Manchester office.

"Our homelessness service works with around 1000 young people a year supporting 18-25 year olds who are homeless or threatened with homelessness. We can support them to access accommodation (both short-term and long-term) as well as refer them to specialist services for mental health support, substance misuse, etc.

We work with a wide spectrum of young people - from people for whom homelessness can still be prevented, those who are homeless for the first time, right through to those who are on the streets. Many are care leavers, young parents, refugees, or leaving custody and hospital.

We listen to young people and try to understand their journey. We are non-judgmental. We will work with anyone who is 18-25 regardless of needs or risk.

We are also able to meet their basic needs when they present e.g. giving them access to food, showers, clean clothes, and facilitating travel.

We work with many who have been failed by other agencies or where other agencies struggle to engage them.”