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Homeless [Urgent]

Hey guys!
I've been made homeless, both parents kicking out and basically leaving me with nothing but a pile of clothes and mobile phone. I'm a bit lost at what to do, and i really don't understand anything...
I'm unemployed, and currently not in education and i'm 17 years old...
I've been to the connections and The Zone, but they're insistent on repairing things with my family, which i've told them is really not possible, and that i've been kicked out over 3 times in the past, and this time it was final no more chances.
They're wasting my time, and making it harder for me to get advice, get somewhere permanent to stay and some sort of money to live on.
I've been to the jobcentre, and i've applied for the JSA, but because i'm 17 it's got to be special circumstances and well i guess i do fit them, but they're writing to both parents, and waiting responses before they'll accept me, which can take a while (I'm pretty annoyed they just didn't call my parents to discuss this with them). So looks like I'm not getting any JSA for a while.
Getting a job, or anything right now would be impossible as i've no fixed abode, so i've got to last atleast a month without any food, money or anything, currently living on what my friends give me, and stay at their houses, but i can't really do that for much longer.
I don't understand housing benefit and how i can get it, or where i can use it. Most flatshares and such don't accept it, and there isn't anywhere in plymouth really
Connections and the Zone are pretty much useless with help and advice.
What am i to do? Not looking forward to sleeping rough, and i'd get murdered at a youth hostel and or just have my stuff stolen...
I've been made homeless, both parents kicking out and basically leaving me with nothing but a pile of clothes and mobile phone. I'm a bit lost at what to do, and i really don't understand anything...
I'm unemployed, and currently not in education and i'm 17 years old...
I've been to the connections and The Zone, but they're insistent on repairing things with my family, which i've told them is really not possible, and that i've been kicked out over 3 times in the past, and this time it was final no more chances.
They're wasting my time, and making it harder for me to get advice, get somewhere permanent to stay and some sort of money to live on.
I've been to the jobcentre, and i've applied for the JSA, but because i'm 17 it's got to be special circumstances and well i guess i do fit them, but they're writing to both parents, and waiting responses before they'll accept me, which can take a while (I'm pretty annoyed they just didn't call my parents to discuss this with them). So looks like I'm not getting any JSA for a while.
Getting a job, or anything right now would be impossible as i've no fixed abode, so i've got to last atleast a month without any food, money or anything, currently living on what my friends give me, and stay at their houses, but i can't really do that for much longer.
I don't understand housing benefit and how i can get it, or where i can use it. Most flatshares and such don't accept it, and there isn't anywhere in plymouth really

Connections and the Zone are pretty much useless with help and advice.
What am i to do? Not looking forward to sleeping rough, and i'd get murdered at a youth hostel and or just have my stuff stolen...
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Shelter are really useful http://england.shelter.org.uk/
Do you have any health problems? In most areas, although they don't always honour it, priority should be given to anyone with mental or physical illness.
When you go to the Job Centre again to talk about JSA, talk to them about what sort of housing allowance you'd be entitled to when you find accommodation.
He's in Plymouth.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HomeAndCommunity/Councilandhousingassociationhomes/Findingsomewhere/DG_4001401 may help. However, most of it does depend on things like age and health.
Might be worth getting in touch with if there is one near you.
Looks like the nearest is Exeter, phone number and email address on the website.
Sounds like you're going through a really tough time at the moment; *hug*. But it's great that you've asked for help on here. Has there been any progress since yesterday?
The users have given great advice about where you can go for assistance; the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), Shelter, Crisis and the local council.
Also to bear in mind, Housing Benefit applications should only be made once you become liable for rent; if you want to rent in the private sector. But obviously you will need some initial money to enter into a tenancy (for the deposit and sometimes the first months rent) and you are probably not in a position to afford this. Therefore, you may also wish to enquire at the Job Centre Plus about applying for a Crisis Loan. The forms are available to download from the link.
You can also make a homeless persons application at your local authority, for social housing. The local authority should house you in temporary accommodation while they investigate your application. If you need help when you receive their decision, you can contact your local CAB.
Take care and let us know how you are getting on.
I've had a look for flats, flat shares, house shares, b&b's anything like that, and everyone i've called up doesn't accept DSS and someone my age anyway.
I do have job interview on monday, but i hardly feel prepared for it and with all this, i'm going to look really crap.
I'm doing my best to go talk to all these people about finding somewhere to stay, but every single time, i go somewhere and asked they always go "You need to speak to this person" or "You're too young" or "You need to fix things with your parents, it's their responsiblity" Just seem's like there's nothing out there...
I think the Jobcentre Plus woman, would actually set me on fire, if i brought up a "Crisis Loan" as she doesn't think i'm entitled to JSA anyway, let alone a crisis loan. And then i'd have to pay it back, i can't get myself into any sort of debt, whilst i'm in this position
You could still be put on the council list if you're living there but shouldn't be, it wouldn't exclude you from help.
But obviously we don't know your situation so if it's really impossible you just need to keep badgering the council, Connections, etc.
Shelter have a good emergency housing tool to see what you're entitled to. I've run through it based on the information in this thread and it suggests you should be going to social services not the local Council.
In the mean time do you have a friend to stay with?
I don't think I seen it in any of your posts, but when are you turning 18?
Any progress on this? Have you managed to speak to anyone more helpful?
Thank you all
I wouldn't put too much trust in the council...I know people who have been set up initially in hostels and then on to bedsits inhabited by the sorts of people your average undesirable would find undesirable.