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Contact StreetLink, the homelessness referral service for England and Wales.
StreetLink can connect people experiencing homelessness with local outreach teams or other support in their local area. The service accepts calls from the public and self-referrals from those in need.
Call: 0300 500 0914
Visit their website:ย www.streetlink.org.uk
Download their app: (Appleย orย Android)
A number of local YMCAs also accept emergency and self-referrals; however, for the most immediate help, please get in touch with StreetLink in the first instance, who will be able to refer you to the most immediate availability.
If you see someone experiencing homelessness, treat them with kindness and donโt be afraid to say hello โ a conversation can go a long way in improving someoneโs state of mind or could be a welcome distraction. Offering a hot or cold drink or food can be helpful too. Itโs okay if someone doesnโt want help, but itโs important to ask.
YMCA England & Wales is the largest voluntary provider of supported housing for young people in England and Wales, providing 9,466 beds each night and collectively housing and holistically supporting 20,357 people as they build their lives from a stable base.
Local YMCAs offering housing across England and Wales can be found on our website, alongside contact numbers:ย Find Your Local YMCA. Please use the โcategoriesโ function and select โaccommodationโ.
Aside from YMCA, a number of other organisations can provide support and guidance if you are in a housing crisis. Options include:
Yes.ย Citizens Adviceย has factsheets on different topics, including employment and benefits, in a range of languages, including Polish, Czech, Chinese, Punjabi and Gujerati. Visit:ย www.citizensadvice.org.uk