Housing support and advice

Homelessness

Should you find yourself in a situation where you are homeless or about to become homeless, your next step is to contact your local Housing Options Team.

Housing Options is an approach to preventing homelessness that considers all options available to people which may help them avoid crisis. Whether you are at risk in your current home, have been served a notice to leave from your landlord or already without a place to live, the Housing Options team are available to assess your current situation and provide advice and assistance that will help you on your way to finding a home suitable for you.

Within the B-with-us partnership are five Local Authorities with individual Housing Options Teams.

You should contact the team in the Local Authority you currently live in to seek advice. Initally, please complete the online referral form for the relevant Local Authority using the website links below, the team will then be able to contact you and discuss your situation further.

Local Authority	Contact Details
Blackburn with Darwen	Website: https://www.blackburn.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-and-support/homelessness-advice-and-support Email: housingneeds@blackburn.gov.uk Telephone: 01254 585444
Burnley	Website: https://burnley.gov.uk/housing/housing-advice-and-homelessness/ Email: housing@burnley.gov.uk Telephone: 01282 425011
Hyndburn	Website: https://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk/homelessness-and-housing-advice/3/ Email: strat@hyndburnbc.gov.uk Telephone: 01254 388111
Pendle	Website: https://www.pendle.gov.uk/info/20052/homelessness_and_emergency_housing/400/homelessness Email: housing.needs@pendle.gov.uk Telephone: 01282 661045
Rossendale	Website: https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/210226/homeless Email: housingoptions@rossendalebc.gov.uk Phone: 01706 252555

Domestic Abuse

Domestic Abuse can affect anyone, regardless of age, sex or gender. Many victims are often forced to flee their homes to seek safety and support. If you think you are currently suffering from abuse and need help, please use the links below to help you.

Local Authority	Useful Links
Blackburn with Darwen	https://www.thewishcentre.org/
Burnley	https://safenet.org.uk/
Hyndburn	https://www.harvoutreach.org.uk/
Pendle	https://www.pendle.gov.uk/info/20031/community_safety/48/domestic_violence
Rossendale	https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/210175/health_and_social_care/10633/domestic_abuse