Advice

Essex and Suffolk Youth Enquiry Service


Services offered

YES helps young people age 16–25 in Colchester and Tendring that are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless. This can include those that are sofa surfing, young people living in a dangerous or abusive environment and those staying in temporary accommodation such as a hostel or night-shelter. YES seek to break the cycle of homelessness by supporting young people to maintain their tenancies. Provide advice and housing support to help young people make positive choices that will affect them now and in years to come. Do not have accommodation of our own but do everything we can to help young people access safe, appropriate accommodation and support.

Area served

Colchester and Tendring.

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young people aged 16-25 in Colchester and Tendring that are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless. This can include those that are sofa surfing, young people living in a dangerous or abusive environment and those staying in temporary accommodation such as a hostel or night-shelter.

Best way to get in touch

How to contact

Drop-in, phone or contact for an appointment.

How to contact - Opening times

Accessibility

Wheelchair access

Yes - full

Adapted toilets

Yes

Further information

Public transport

Colchester Town railway station and the Osborne Street Bus Station both are just a short walk away.