Housing and mental health

It has a massive impact on your mental health, where you live.

Social housing and mental health

Learn how mental health can affect whether you have priority for social housing. And find out what to do if you feel unsafe in your home.

Homelessness, housing support and mental health

Find out about support available if you have a mental health problem and you're homeless. And what to do if you're about to lose your home.

Eviction and mental health

You have legal rights if you're facing eviction from your home. Learn more about your rights.

Housing and hospital stays

Find out how going into hospital might affect your housing. And learn about the support available when you come out of hospital.

Housing disrepair and mental health

If the state of your home is affecting your mental health, there is support and things you can do to help. Find out more.

Housing discrimination and mental health

If housing providers treat you unfairly because of your mental health, it could be discrimination. Learn about your legal rights.

Mental capacity and housing

Sometimes, your mental capacity might mean you can't understand information or make decisions about your housing. But there are people who can can support you. Find out more.

Support for housing and mental health

Find details of organisations that can help with housing problems. And ways to get support with your mental health.

Video: Anxiety and homelessness

When Ben found himself homeless, he had to deal with a system that didn't understand his needs. This is his story.

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Published: October 2024

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