The number of people seeking help or shelter has topped 300 for the first time since data for Jersey was first published.
In the first three months of this year, there were 321 service visits by 304 islanders to government and charitable homelessness services, the most recent report on homelessness in Jersey has revealed.
The number has been rising steadily since the quarterly data was first published last year, initially showing 220.
At the of 2024, the figure was 295.
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Three quarters are men, and the majority of them are in their mid twenties to mid thirties.
For women, it's under 25s who are more affected, with 'escaping domestic abuse' the most common reason given for needing accommodation.
Men are more likely to cite substance use and mental health issues.
76 people (28%) were recorded as being employed.
Over 180 Islanders were provided with accommodation between January and March, with most of them staying resident throughout this quarter.
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