But for many of the young people we support at Centrepoint, who have often experienced family breakdown and unstable housing situations, these fundamental pillars of their identity sometimes need building up. Their experiences can leave them feeling completely disconnected, like they cannot trust anyone and do not belong, anywhere they go.
If we want to support someone break the cycle of homelessness then rebuilding those connections and a sense of stability should be one of the first steps.
That is why, for the last few years, Centrepoint has been pioneering the development of psychologically informed environments (PIE) throughout its hostels and services for homeless young people.
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