Advice and housing centers
Shelter
Shelter is a housing and homelessness charity. They run 'Shelterline', a free 24-hour telephone helpline for any sort of housing problem.
Telephone: 08088004444
Website: www.shelter.org.uk
Their emergency house rights checker is a great tool. Use it to determine whether your local council may have to house you.
Homeless UK (London)
Homeless UK offers information on over 9,000 services - hostels, day centres and other advice and support services for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness.
Website: www.homelesslondon.org
Citizens Advice Bureau
The Citizens Advice Bureau offers advice on many issues including housing. There is a wealth of information on their website and you can find your local branch.
Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk
Eaves Housing for Women
Eaves is an organisation that provides temporary accommodation across 9 London boroughs for vulnerable women. They can give advice & information to women by phone or in person by appointment.
Website: www.eaves4women.co.uk
New Horizon
New Horizon offers advice accommodation and diverse workshops to young people aged between 16 and 21.
Website: www.nhyouthcentre.org.uk
Centrepoint
Centrepoint offers emergency shelter and help for young people aged 16 to 24.
Website: www.centrepoint.org.uk
Alone in London
Alone in London provides housing and resettlement support service, as well as family mediation and advocacy service, for single homeless people aged 16 to 25. It is advisable to arrive before 9am for the drop in service
Website: www.als.org.uk
Telephone: 020 7278 4224
Address: Unit 6, 48 Provost Street London N1 7SU
Open: 9am – 1pm and 2pm – 4.30pm Monday - Friday
