A vital resource for homeless people in the Isle of Man officially opens its new premises tomorrow.

The Manx charity Kemmyrk will be based at number nine, Myrtle Street in Douglas.

Bishop Robert will formally declare the facility operational, and the event will provide an opportunity for those who run it to show off the building and publicise their work.

Among the services Kemmyrk has is the Nightstop programme, which offers short-term, emergency accommodation for 16 to 25-year-olds who find themselves without a place to stay.

There's also a mediation service for families, to try and help resolve disputes which have led to people leaving home.

Drop-in sessions are also available, to advise people on things like careers and debt counselling, while a dentist and health visitor will offer services on a weekly basis.

A spokesperson for Kemmyrk says anyone who is homeless, could soon be, or just wishes to discuss their future options, can pop in any weekday between 9am and 12 noon, or in the afternoon by appointment.

The number to ring is 675503.