If you are homeless or about to become homeless

Emergency

If you are homeless or about to become homeless contact Shelter's Free Housing Advice Helpline for advice and information. Or use Search all services to look for your nearest housing advice centre or day centre where you may be able to get advice and help.

If you need urgent help or advice on other issues try one of the helplines listed below:

Childline - Helpline for children and young people in danger or distress.

Drinkline - Advice and information for people with alcohol problems.

FRANK - Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent problems.

Natonal Domestic Violence Helpline - Helpline for women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the home.

London Street Rescue - Runs a hotline, currently open 9am-12 midnight, for anyone concerned about people sleeping rough. Can accept referrals from the following boroughs: Barking, Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Hackney, Harrow, Havering, Hillingdon, Hounslow, Kingston, Lewisham, Merton, Newham, Redbridge, Sutton, Tower Hamlets and Wandsworth.

Runaway Helpline - Helpline for children and young people who have run away or been forced to leave home.

Samaritans - Emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.

SANELINE - Helpline providing support on mental health issues.

Sexual Health Line - Information and avice on sexually transmitted infections and HIV prevention.