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.
Elefriends

Citizens Advice
Information on benefits and tax credits if you are working or unemployed, sick or disabled, a parent, a young person.
Citizens Advice
Mental Health at Work
Resources and information all about mental health in the workplace for employees and employers.
Mental Health at Work
Youth 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.