Akt
Akt supports lgbtq+ young people aged 16-25 in the uk who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. We support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates lgbtq+ identities. Akt helps young people to stay safe in a crisis, find emergency accommodation, access specialist support, develop skills, and identify and achieve life goals.
We provide:
- Access to advice from one of our housing specialists
- Connection to a mentor for one-to-one support
- Access to our emergency support pack or tenancy starter pack
- Accommodation with a specially trained akt host
- A place to stay in our Purple Door accommodation service
- A safe place with one of our many housing provider partners
- Access to life skills training, events and peer support networks.
See our website for more information: https://www.akt.org.uk/
Who can use this service?
How are services delivered?
Any lgbtq+ person aged between 16 and 25 years old.
Face to face and online: https://www.akt.org.uk/get-help
gethelp@akt.org.uk
0191 281 0099
MEA House, Ellison Place
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 8XS
Our Newcastle office is open 10am - 4:30pm, Monday-Friday.
Akt livechat is available on our website Monday-Friday
