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homeless lgbtq+ young people stats on seeking support

When young LGBTQ+ people were worried about their housing situation, or experiencing homelessness where did they seek help?

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WHY WE EXIST

Our research showed that most young people sought support from their friends whilst homeless, with low levels turning to support services and low levels of awareness of a range of support services available.

when young lgbtq+ people were facing homelessness, who did they ask for help?:

Most young people approached their friends for help, with many being either too nervous or unaware of the help they could get from local authorities or charities.

  • 35 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness

    went to their local authority

  • 74 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness

    sought help from their friends

  • 45 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness

    approached community organisations

it’s difficult to be the queer person and also the homeless person
Fran (he/them/sometimes she)

young lgbtq+ homeless people weren’t aware of the services available:

One of the biggest reasons why young people didn’t seek support from charities or community organisations is because they didn’t know that these services existed. Awareness of services was even lower among intersectional communities.

  • 49 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness

    are aware of housing support services

  • 38 %

    of LGBTQ+ people of colour

    are aware of housing support services

  • 42 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people

    were aware of mental health support

  • 38 %

    of LGBTQ+ disabled people

    were aware of mental health support

  • 40 %

    of LGBTQ+ people of colour

    were aware of mental health support

  • 33 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people

    were aware of benefit and welfare support

  • 21 %

    of LGBTQ+ people of colour

    were aware of benefit and welfare support

  • 29 %

    of trans people

    were aware of benefit and welfare support

  • 24 %

    of LGBTQ+ young people facing homelessness

    weren’t aware of ANY support services available

  • 33 %

    of LGBTQ+ people of colour facing homelessness

    weren’t aware of ANY support services available

what support did lgbtq+ young people access while homeless? (of those who were aware of services):

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