Scotland, imminent homeless

https://www.reddit.com/r/homeless/comments/1ig4zc1/scotland_imminent_homeless/

created by TenTonnesOfFish on 02/02/2025 at 19:13 UTC

3 upvotes, 3 top-level comments (showing 3)

I have had issues with substance abuse for about 5 years now and it’s found the breaking point. I’m being asked to leave in the morning, or to find options.

I have previously went with my local council who found me (at the time) intentionally homeless as I showed up to the hostel drunk and caused a whole host of problems. This is my fault and I really set myself up for success with that. Not proud of myself but it’s the reality of my situation.

I don’t really want to live here anymore, I am at my mums house and I’ve sort of just outgrown living here. I’m 24 and male.

I fear I have burned my bridges with the council and I’m going to phone in the morning to see if I’ve got a shot. I also intend to phone the adult social work services and enrol in a recovery programme.

It’s sad it’s taken for this to happen for me to consider recovery properly, I know. Not proud of it.

In the event that I cannot secure accommodation I plan to buy a tent or something and sleep in the woods. I *should* have money (about £1,100) come Friday to accommodate this. I’m wondering if anyone here has any tips or tricks regarding surviving without accommodation. I’m all ears!

Thanks.

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Comment by Appropriate-Bar-6051 at 02/02/2025 at 22:24 UTC

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I don't know shit about Scotland but here's a couple general tips:

If you keep using while being homeless, you're going to be miserable. At least try to switch to beer and don't do it too much. Just catch a buzz before bed.

With a tent, you'll be stuck wherever you have it and you will likely accumulate trash and draw attention to your spot. I prefer a big backpack, tarp, sleeping bag so I can keep movin.

Travel

Comment by lebowski197 at 03/02/2025 at 17:27 UTC

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Doesn't matter what you've done in the past if anything it proves you've a problem contact the council and take it from there .