Carlisle Key
Guildhall Chambers
29 Fisher Street
Carlisle
CA3 8RF
Cumberland
Carlisle Key is a charity which helps young people move towards independent living.
We do this by providing assistance and support within our drop in service to alleviate the hardship and distress caused by homelessness, housing, financial and other related difficulties.
We empower young people by giving them the knowledge, support, and confidence they need so that they can live independently and take an active role in the local community.
Anyone who is 16-25 and is having problems with housing can come and get support from Carlisle Key.
You do not need to make an appointment; you can just drop in anytime between 12.30pm and 3.30pm Monday to Friday.
We will advise you as best we can so that you can make positive steps to achieve independence.
The services we provide include ...
Homeless Advice
Housing Advice (housing searches, choice based lettings etc)
Money Management
Welfare Benefits Advice
Support with Form Filling
Tenancy Advice and Advocacy
Computer Access
Use of Telephone
Counseling Support
Contraceptive Services
Employability Advice and Guidance
1 to 1 External Support (to attend appointment/ in-home support)
Referrals to other Agencies
Practical Support, such as food parcels, toiletries, clothing, small household items