Housing Hype Quiz

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In Northern Ireland last year 17,150 households
presented as homeless
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The Simon Community provides 279 bed spaces in 18
locations throughout Northern Ireland
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In Northern Ireland last year there were 3697
single young people (aged 16-25)
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Last year 3572 individuals approached the Simon
Community for help
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Homelessness is

• having no permanent home
• sleeping rough
• staying in temporary accommodation such as a bed
  and breakfast, a hotel or a squat
• staying with friends or relatives as emergency
  temporary accommodation..

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Why do people become homeless?

• Family conflict
• Partner / Marital dispute
• No appropriate Northern Ireland accommodation
• Intimidation
• Moving to Northern Ireland

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Why do people become homeless?

• Leaving prison
• Leaving care
• Mental health problems
• Financial difficulties
• Alcohol or Substance Abuse

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The Simon Community provide a range of
accommodation and responsive services
Stage 1 Direct Access, Emergency/temporary
accommodation
Stage 2 Move-on flats
Stage 3 Resettlement in the community
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We aim to provide a range of integrated services
including

• A range of supported accommodation
• Rent Guarantee Scheme
• Training schemes
• Specialist accommodation for young homeless
  people
• Resettlement support

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Cycle of Homelessness
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