Pathfinder – issues with housing.

Pathfinder are a youth homelessness prevention service, that supports young people aged between 18 – 25 (we may accept referrals for those aged 17 or up to age 35 dependent on their situation) who are at risk of homelessness including future risk.

If you have a referral for someone living in another borough of Greater Manchester please let them know and they will signpost you to the appropriate organisation.

Reasons for referral can include:

• Financial instability (e.g. struggling with rent or bills)
• Strained relationship with parents/who they are living with
• Unsuitable accommodation (e.g. overcrowding, sofa surfing, where they’re staying isn’t safe)
• At risk of eviction.

Prevention is key so the earlier they are referred in the more of an impact they can have to prevent them entering into a vicious cycle of homelessness later down the line. It’s not always about finding accommodation for someone unless this is absolutely needed. It may be supporting them to reduce or remove the risks to their current accommodation e.g. we can look at supporting to improve the family dynamic at home, we can support to get them involved in meaningful activities outside of the home, if their house is overcrowded, we can support to make the living/reception room into a bedroom space.

If you would like to make a referral, contact path-finder@earlybreak.co.uk