Mission

Direct Help via specialist advice, advocacy and representation for families and individuals facing crisis, to prevent and alleviate homelessness, debt and housing difficulty.We provide FREE, independent and confidential services that offer support to the most vulnerable people in our communities; often requiring immediate intervention, support and advice face to face, or via the telephone and leading to resolution via Legal Representation. We also offer accessible training and skills development to a wide range of vulnerable people to help reduce unemployment, and promote social and financial inclusion.

Category

Family Support

Additional Information

DHA provide Specialist Quality Marked legal advice services in Housing, Repossession and Eviction, as well as Housing issues that are related to Debt. The service is delivered from our main office in Derby City Centre, outreach locations throughout Derbyshire and from our Training & Legal Advice Centre in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Our advice team is made up of 17 Solicitors and Caseworkers, each of whom is committed to achieving the best possible outcome for each case. The type of work we complete includes: FREE Advice on all housing/homelessness matters, including illegal eviction, harrassment and disrepair FREE Advice on rent/mortgage arrears, including negotiation with mortgage providers/landlords and where appropriate, representation at court