homelessness

I'm back in contact with C - at least I was yesterday - and he is frustrated and discouraged. I have told him he cannot stay here, but I will help him with deposit and one month's rent someplace where he will be able to get to a job and sustain it on his own. I told him this is a one time offer...

Hi, I’m new here and hoping to find some perspective and advice. I am trying to figure out how to help my 32 year old son, C. He’s always struggled but is at a crisis point now and I don’t know whether the answer is ‘hold firm on the tough love/non-enabling line’ or ‘throw him a stronger life...

Tony had lived on the streets for 45 years, and in recent years had become increasingly physically unwell. Despite this he refused all offers of help, and it became clear to his support workers that he found social engagement of any kind very distressing. It was only when it was recognised that...