Independent living
Are you leaving home for the first time? Maybe you’re looking for a job or have a question about housing? Struggling with your finances? All these things have a massive impact on how we are feeling about life in general and how well we are coping.
Below you can find links to a range of information which might help support you with living independently.
Living independently
Elefriends
A supportive online community where you can be yourself; a safe place to listen, share and be heard.
ElefriendsCitizens Advice
Information on benefits and tax credits if you are working or unemployed, sick or disabled, a parent, a young person.
Citizens AdviceMental Health at Work
Resources and information all about mental health in the workplace for employees and employers.
Mental Health at WorkYouth Information hub
This site has a range of information form Leeds City Council for young people in the city.
Youth Information HubAre you a parent or carer?
If you’re looking for more information to support a young person you care for with their mental health, visit our parent and carers page.