Young people
Life can be tough when you’re starting out, especially if you've faced disadvantage. We provide education, housing and substance misuse support for young people.
Who we support
The people we work with are often at a point of change. Many have struggled; growing up in care; facing homelessness; failed by the education system or caught up in the tide of the justice system. The challenges we face shape who we are, but our past shouldn’t dictate our future.
We believe that everyone deserves a good education, a safe and secure place to live, the right to be heard, and the chance to start again, with support from someone on their side.
We deliver a range of services across England and Wales. We have particular expertise supporting the following people.
Our support
People who are homeless
We run services throughout the country to prevent homelessness, support people to maintain tenancies, and act as a social landlord.
Women
We tailor our services to the specific needs of women. We provide safe housing and support with mental health, substance misuse, and more.
Care leavers
We have services specifically for young people coming out of care. We also have tailored support Nacro Education for care leavers.
People with substance misuse issues
Addiction has an impact on every area of a person’s life. We work in partnership with other agencies to address an individual’s needs.
People with mental health issues
We support people who are struggling with their mental health across our services, with tailored support in housing and justice.
Ex-service personnel
We run housing services for people who have been in the armed forces, and provide support for those who have been in prison.
People in the justice system
We support people at different stages of the criminal justice system - from liaison and diversion at court and police custody to resettlement after prison.
Nacro service users
Find out what to expect if you're one of our service users in education, health, housing or justice.
Video: Steve's story
Steve was thrown out of his home at a young age and found himself living on the streets, suffering with his mental health and addiction. He is now being supported in our accommodation service run in partnership with Resonance and is taking back control of his life.
Coming out of prison this time has been different, I got a Nacro flat all to myself, which is amazing. But the support I get is incredible, I have a group I go to for addiction, Nacro takes me to make sure I’m going and I’m okay. They helped me get on track with my bank account and start doing some work. I think this is it for me now, my life is back on track.Martyn, Nacro Housing tenant
Need to contact our services?
If you’re need support, or need to contact our services on someone’s behalf, use our Service Finder to locate the right service for you.