Are you 18 or 19?

The council may have to help you in some circumstances. Speak to a housing adviser at Connexions and they will explain this to you.

If the council can't help, your housing adviser can give you information on some other options:

• supported housing projects
• direct access hostels
• the council waiting list
• renting privately.

Money for living

If you're looking for work you can get Jobseeker's Allowance; speak to your local Jobcentre Plus to find out about this. If you're unable to work you might be able to get other benefits.

Click Benefits and grants to find out about some of the benefits you may be able to get.

This information was written by MAP, the independent information, advice and counselling service for 11-25s. Find out more by clicking MAP.