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Support to live independently | Transition team - useful websites and phone numbers | Birmingham City Council

Support to live independently

Crisis Skylight Birmingham

Supports people experiencing or at risk of homelessness with housing, employment, education, and wellbeing services.

Go to Crisis website

Phone: 0121 348 7950

Expectations UK

Offers supported housing, mental health services, and employment guidance to help individuals rebuild their lives.

Go to Expectations UK website

Email: referrals@expectations-uk.com

Money Ready (was My Bank)

Delivers expert-led financial education to help people manage money, avoid debt, and build financial confidence.

Go to Money Ready website

Phone: 020 3581 9920

Sanctuary Housing

Provides affordable housing, supported living, and care services across the UK for diverse community needs.

Go to Sanctuary Housing website

Email: graham.baynham@sanctuary.co.uk

Spring Housing

Provides housing and support services to prevent homelessness and promote independence and social inclusion.

Go to Spring Housing website

Phone: 0121 663 1443

St Basil's

Supports young people aged 16 to 25 years who are homeless or at risk, offering housing, mediation, and life skills development.

Go to St Basil's website

Phone: 0121 766 6907

Step Change

Provides free, confidential debt advice and solutions to help people manage and overcome financial difficulties.

Go to Step Change website

Phone: 0800 138 1111

Trident Reach

Provides housing, care, and support services to vulnerable individuals including those:

  • with disabilities
  • with mental health needs
  • at risk of homelessness

Find out more about Trident Reach

Phone: 0121 226 5800

Trussell Trust

Supports a nationwide network of food banks offering emergency food and campaigning to end poverty and hunger.

Go to Trussell Trust website

Phone: 07474 683927

Turn2Us

Offers practical help through benefits calculators, grants search tools, and financial advice to people facing financial insecurity.

Go to Turn2Us website


Page last updated: 16 January 2026

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