Care Support Scotland offers a wide range of services designed to help individuals and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We provide tailored support, from early intervention to temporary accommodation and long-term tenancy support, with the goal of helping people achieve independence and stability.
This service is for people who have experienced long-term homelessness and have complex support needs. Housing First provides a permanent, independent home as quickly as possible.
The Tenancy Support service is a proactive approach to preventing homelessness. The service provides one-to-one assistance to help individuals and families maintain their tenancy and avoid eviction.
Horizons is a service specifically for care-experienced young people aged 16-25 who are at risk of homelessness. It provides single-occupancy flats with dedicated housing support, offering a safe and nurturing environment.
Homelessness prevention means stepping in early, before someone loses their home, to resolve the issue causing the risk. This can include mediation, help with rent arrears, tenancy support, or advice on housing rights. Care Support Scotland works with individuals and local authorities to put support in place quickly, aiming to keep people in stable, settled housing wherever possible.
Contact your local council’s homelessness team as soon as possible, even if you’re not yet homeless, as they have a duty to help once you’re at risk. You can also reach out to Care Support Scotland or Shelter Scotland for advice. Acting early gives more options and time to resolve the underlying issue.
Support can include help negotiating with a landlord or lender, budgeting and benefits advice, mediation with family, or referral to tenancy sustainment services. Care Support Scotland works alongside councils and other agencies to put the right support in place. The goal is always to resolve the risk early, rather than waiting until someone has nowhere to stay.
