Housing Quick Support

If you have any questions or require advice, you can contact us by email at advice@aston.ac.uk or call us on 0121 204 4848 to book an appointment with one of our advisers.

Alpha Supported Housing

Providing supported housing services in Birmingham.

Website: alphasupportedhousing.org.uk

Phone: 0330 055 2679

Claremont Living

Providing housing and support services in the community.

Website: claremontliving.org

Phone: 0121 212 0221

Crisis Skylight Birmingham

Offering education, training, and support to help end homelessness.

Website: crisis.org.uk/get-help/birmingham

Phone: 0121 348 7950

Midland Heart

Providing affordable housing and support services.

Website: midlandheart.org.uk

Shelter

Expert advice on housing rights and homelessness.

Website: england.shelter.org.uk

Phone: 0808 800 4444

St Basils

Helping young people aged 16-25 who are homeless or at risk.

Website: stbasils.org.uk/youth-hub-birmingham

Phone: 0300 303 0099

Options For Care

Mental health care and supported housing services.

Website: optionsforcare.co.uk

Phone: 0121 523 5573

Street Link

Connecting rough sleepers with local services that can support them.

Website: streetlink.org.uk

SIFA Fireside

Support and services for vulnerably housed and homeless adults.

Website: sifafireside.co.uk

Phone: 0121 766 1700

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How Can We Help?

We provide advice on a range of housing issues to help you understand your rights and responsibilities before and after you have moved into rented accommodation:

  • Tenancy Agreements
  • Checking Contracts
  • Deposits
  • Property Issues
  • Landlord Issues
  • Conflicts with Flatmates
  • Leaving Agreements Early
  • Rent Arrears
  • Homelessness

If you have any questions or require advice you can contact us by email advice@aston.ac.uk or on 0121 204 4848 if you would like to book an appointment to see one of our advisers.

The Green

The SU also offers accommodation at The Green. The residences comprise of 52 terraced houses that have been modernised and converted into 60 apartments with free on street parking available to all residents. The area is monitored by CCTV with good lighting.

More About The green

Aston Student Homes

Accommodation support service called Aston Student Homes who advertise a wide choice of properties throughout Birmingham to help Aston University students find good quality private accommodation from landlords who meet ASH Standards.

Aston Student Homes

Emergency Housing Support

Shelter

For expert advice regarding your contract and housing rights, visit Shelter’s online advice pages, which have online resources accessible 365 days a year. They also have an emergency helpline if you have nowhere to sleep tonight or are at risk of harm or abuse in your home.

St Basils

St Basils helps young people aged 16-25 across the West Midlands region who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

  • Website: St Basils - Get Help
  • Telephone: 0808 800 4444 (9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday)
  • Out of Hours Telephone: 0121 675 4806 (If you're 16 or 17) or 0121 303 2296 (If you’re 18+)
  • Email: youthline@stbasils.org.uk
  • Address: St Basils Centre, Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham, B9 4AX
SIFA Fireside

SIFA Fireside offers support and services for vulnerably housed and homeless adults in Birmingham. Visitors to the Drop-In are able to access food, showers, and clothing, as well as a range of support services dealing with physical and mental health.