Housing Advice
Housing Advice covers provision of the Housing Advice and
Prevention of Homelessness, temporary accommodation provision and
out of hours homelessness service
We offer independent advice to anyone with
housing difficulties – Tenants who are struggling to pay their
rent, Landlords who have problems with their tenants and would like
to resolve these issues and those who are homeless.
If you are having any problems - please come in and see us as
soon as possible at the Civic Offices between 830am and 5pm Monday
to Thursday and 830am to 430pm Fridays. No appointment needed and
we may be able to resolve your problems on the day.
You can also phone for advice during office hours on 01446 709
567
If you are you homeless or about to become
homeless? Read our advice
here.
If you are aged between 16 - 25 years old or are a parent /
carer of a Young Person facing housing difficulties please read our
Young
Person's Advice here.
Other Advice Services in the Vale
Citizens Advice
Bureau
The Citizens Advice service helps people
resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free
information and advice from over 3,200 locations, and by
influencing policymakers. Call in at its offices at:
Address: 119 Broad Street, Barry, Vale of
Glam, CF62 7TZ
Please telephone the Advice Line Monday to
Friday between 10 – 4 on 0844 477 2020
Or access the website – http://www.valecab.org/ – for advice
and details of opening times
Gofal
Gofal has been working for 18 years in Wales to provide
support and assistance for people with mental illnesses to enable
them to manage their mental health, overcome stigma and live
independently. Find out more
>
Llamau
Llamau is a registered charity working in South Wales to improve
the lives of socially excluded, homeless people. We are specialist
providers of advice, accommodation and support services to homeless
young people with exceptionally high support needs, a client group
that few other organisations are willing or able to assist.
Visit
the website >
Inroads
Provides a drop-in confidential service, offering information
and advice on drug related issues, such as: Relapse
Prevention,Detoxification, Housing. 42 Holton Road, Barry, CF63
4HD, 01446 404040. Visit the Inroad's website
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Relate
Relate offers advice, relationship counselling, sex therapy,
workshops, mediation, consultations and support face-to-face, by
phone and through its website.
To find your nearest Relate
click here or call 0300 100 1234
Shelter Cymru
Wherever you are, you're not
alone. Whatever your housing problem, getting advice might
help you solve it. Shelter Cymru can give free and confidential
advice on many housing issues. For housing advice and support
services call: 0845 075 5005. Visit Shelter Cymru's website
>
Atal
Y Fro
24-hour helpline: 01446 746981
Offer free and confidential support, information, outreach,
education, and temporary emergency accommodation for women and
their children experiencing domestic abuse.
For details please drop into the Information
Centre: Vale of Glamorgan Women's Aid, 222 Holton Road,
Barry, CF63 4HS. Monday - Friday, 10am - 3pm
Tel Support Unit: 01446 744 755, Helpline:
01446 746 981
E-mail: info@atalyfro.org
Youth Gateway
Are you looking for a job, college or training course? Too much
going on in your life to make a decision about work or
training? If any of these sound like you then Youth Gateway
could be just what you need.
Go to Youth Gateway >