Homeless or helping someone that is?

Homelessness could happen to any one of us and there are different gradients of homelessness.

Detailed below are several charities and services (local and UK wide) that will help those going through this tough experience:

Streetlink Logo

Streetlink is a platform that connects people sleeping rough, to support provided by local authorities and charities.

Centre Point Logo
Centrepoint provides accommodation and support to homeless people aged 16–25 across England.

For urgent help call us free
Monday to Friday (9am-5pm):
0808 800 0661


For further advice based more specifically about your situation click the link below.
Citizens Advice Logo

Giving people the knowledge and confidence they need to find their way forward - whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

Shelter helps people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland who are struggling with housing issues.

London Helplines
Under 25 years old 020 3733 7950
25 years and over 0344 515 1540
Waltham Forest Community Hub is a community centre providing housing advice.

For housing concerns or advice phone: 07743 099 963

Lines open Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 10:00am - 2:00pm.
FCENS Logo
An independent charity working to serve the needs of the homeless in Waltham Forest.

Drop-In Centre Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

24 Brookscroft, 640 Forest Road, London E17 3EF (next to YMCA Walthamstow)

Tel: 07739 870411 / 07591 212017

Email: info@forestnightshelter.org.uk
London Borough of Waltham Forest

Help and advice from the local borough, if you are at risk of being made homeless or are currently homeless or rough sleeping.

(Have we missed off a useful service – please email us to let us know.)