To this day, 24% of young homeless people aged 16 to 25 identify as being LGBTQ+, emphasising the crucial need for our services.
With LGBTQ+ hate crimes currently on the rise in the UK, LGBTQ+ young people are at risk of experiencing homophobic and transphobic abuse in their homes. This leaves them with an increased chance of facing homelessness.
The most common reasons why LGBTQ+ young people reach out to us are that they are living in a hostile environment or have experienced domestic abuse.
Half of the young people we supported between 2023 and 2024 had attempted to contact their local authority for support before reaching out to akt. Many had negative experiences when doing so, often facing long waiting lists and expressing feelings of being devalued and dismissed.
We exist because we believe no young person should be made homeless because of who they are.
AKT supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16 to 25 in the UK
Monday to Friday
10am to 4:30pm
Free
If you are seeking support or have any queries please call, email or use our live chat service.
Email: gethelp@akt.org.uk
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