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Being kicked out

Being kicked out of home can be a frightening and uncertain experience. You might find yourself sleeping on the streets, staying with friends, or temporarily living with extended family. It’s a tough situation—but you’re not alone, and there are people who want to help you find a safe and stable place to stay.

Different Issues You Can Face

When you’ve been kicked out, you might be dealing with:

  • Sudden homelessness, with nowhere safe to go.
  • Family conflict, making it hard to return home.
  • Uncertainty about your rights or what support is available.
  • Unsafe offers of help from people who may not have your best interests at heart.
  • Feeling isolated, scared, or unsure of what to do next.

These challenges are real, but there are safe ways to get support and move forward.

Tips for what to do If you’ve been kicked out

If you’ve been asked to leave or feel like you can’t go home, here are some steps to consider:

  • Take a moment to think

    Don’t rush into unsafe situations.

  • Reach out to someone you trust

    This can include a friend, another family member, or a teacher. Someone who looks out for you.

  • Avoid someone who expects something in return

    If someone is asking you to do something, or pay a lot of money, in order to live with them they shouldn’t be trusted.

  • Consider reconnecting with family

    If it’s safe to do som sometimes space can help people talk things through. Safecall can help with setting up a three way call with family, or passing a message.

  • Contact your local authority

    If you can’t go home, you are legally considered homeless and they have a duty to help. Look into emergency housing through social services if you have nowhere else to go.

  • Plan ahead

    If you’re going to stay with someone, make sure they know you’re coming and that it’s a safe environment.

How SafeCall can help you

  • Call or text 116 000 for free, even without credit.
  • We can help you contact family, if it’s hard to speak to them yourself.
  • We’ll talk through your options and help you find a safe solution.
  • We can connect you with social services, emergency housing, or other trusted support.
  • You stay in control—we’ll never pressure you, and everything is confidential.
  • We can stay on the line if you need help making a difficult call.

Need to talk about difficulties in your home or care setting?

Call or text us for free on 116 000 – even if you don’t have credit.  

Chat online – it’s confidential and you’re in control of what you share.  

We’re here every day.