Eslington House

Eslington House

Housing and Homelessness

Introduction to Service

Eslington House is a mixed gender, supported accommodation service for young people aged from 16-25.

We deliver a professional and robust assessment centre as part of Gateshead's Support and Independent Living Service.

We support vulnerable young people in housing need, including care leavers, who require assistance to develop the skills and confidence necessary to live with reduced support and, over time, to live semi-independently or independently.

Key Information

We offer:

  • Structured support to improve independent living skills and health and wellbeing
  • A health and learning hub offering meaningful activities
  • Complete and comprehensive assessment to identify appropriate move-on accommodation
  • Help with benefit issues
  • Shared living areas and cooking facilities

How to access

Referrals for Eslington House are through the Gateshead Housing Options team.

Out of hours emergency access is available via telephone referrals from CYPS EDT or the referral and assessment team.

To contact Housing Options, please call 0191 433 3174 or email housingadvice@gateshead.gov.uk.

Need help now?

If you are in immediate need of help, please contact Housing Options on 0191 433 3174 or email housingadvice@gateshead.gov.uk.

How to contact

For general enquiries, you can contact us using the details below.

Please note that we are unable to accept direct referrals to Eslington House. Please contact Gateshead Housing Options for more information.

Call us

0191 493 4860

Email us

housingadvice@gateshead.gov.uk

Are you eligible?

Eslington House supports young people aged 16-25 who are experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness and living in Gateshead.

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