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Talk to Frank (0800 77 66 00) Sane (0845 767 8000) The Samaritans (08457 90 90 90) Shelter (0808 800 4444) A A (0845 769 7555) Respect (0845 122 8609) National Domestic Violence (0808 2000 247)

  A HELPING HAND

 This page provides you with several options to assist you to live happily within South Essex Homes Communities.

• South Essex Homes Support Booklet

• The Tenancy Sustainment Course

 South Essex Homes Tenancy Sustainment Officer

If you are a South Essex Homes resident and feel that you are in need of support, you may be able to receive some assistance from our Tenancy Sustainment Officer.

Complete a simple assessment and one of our officers may be able to give you advice, information and assistance on the following: 

Emotional support

Our officers have an extensive knowledge of the support networks that are available to you within the local area

Budgeting

Advice with:

Setting up a bank account

Setting up a direct debit 

Financial advice

Preparing to move

Getting furniture

The grants and allowances that are available to you

Starting up utilities (gas, electric etc) and practical tips

Tenancy Sustainment

What to do about official letters and rent arrears

How you can report problems you may be experiencing with your tenancy

Signing up for our Tenancy Sustainment Course that is run in partnership with Southend Adult Community College.

If you would like to contact one of our officers for a confidential chat please contact 0800 833 160.

 The Tenancy Sustainment Course

Helping you to keep your home

 The course has been running over a year and has helped over 50 residents.

It really has made a difference to our residents lives, dont just take our word for it, click on the link below or download our leaflet for more information.

Matt and Louise speak about the Tenancy Sustainment Course

 Click, download and try out our Tenancy Checklist that is used by our students on the course

 The Support Booklet

The booklet has been designed for you to use independently as a quick reference guide to the support agencies and networks that are available to you within the local area. It provides advice on:

Homelessness

Harassment

Mental Health

Domestic Violence

Drugs and Alcohol

Support Services

Family Support

 If you would like to speak to anyone about this document and the agencies enclosed within it please do not hesitate to contact us on freephone 08000 833 160.

For more information about when the next course is starting please click here.