Quiz on Homelessness

How many young people seek help because they are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, each year?

• 175,000

• 125,000

• 150,000

• 165,000

Which of these are causes of homelessness?

• Family breakdown

• Poverty

• Unemployment

• mental health issues

• All of the above

What is the most common cause of young people becoming homeless?

• Family breakdown

• Poverty

• Unemployment

• Mental Health

Answer explanation

Around 6/10 of the young people who go to Centrepoint (homeless charity in the UK) are made homeless because of this.

What does 'sofa-surfing' mean?

• To sleep on the sofa because you want to watch TV.

• A sleepover at your mate's house.

• To stay with strangers/friends when you have no where else to go.

• Literally surfing on a sofa.

Answer explanation

This often means sleeping on the sofa and moving to a new place every night or so.

What percentage of homeless young people are male?

• 50%

• 76%

• 62%

• 38%

Answer explanation

Many think that homelessness only affects males, but this is not true. As a matter of fact, Centrepoint supports roughly the same number of male and female young people.

What percentage of the homeless young people Centrepoint supports have mental health issues?

• 21%

• 56%

• 34%

• 42%

Select 3 things that a young person would need in order to leave homelessness behind for good.

• support to move on to independent living

• friends

• good physical and mental health

• education

• temporary accommodation

If you were made homeless tomorrow, where could you get help?

• Mr. P's

• local charity supporting young people

• school

• local council

• All but Mr. P's

How could you help if you see someone homeless on the street?

• Help them contact a charity

• Buy them something to eat or drink

• Give them money

• Do absolutely nothing

Answer explanation

It is advised not to give money to a homeless person, even if they ask for it because it is a short term solution.