If you are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless, or are a friend or relative of someone who is homeless, the organisations listed on this page may be able to help.

Citizens Advice Line for London
Advice on your rights
Tel: 020 7641 1000
www.adviceguide.org.uk

Crisis
For a list of day centres and hostels in London.
www.crisis.org.uk/hostels.php

Homeless UK
Information about services across the UK for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, including hostels, day centres and other advice and support services.
www.homelessuk.org

London Housing Foundation
Provides a list of homelessness agencies.
www.lhf.org.uk

London Street Rescue
If you are sleeping rough in London, or concerned about someone sleeping rough in London.
Tel: 0870 383 3333
www.streetrescue.org

National Missing Persons Helpline
If you are lost or if you are looking for someone.
Tel: 0500 700 700
www.missingpersons.org

NHS Direct
For health advice.
Tel: 0845 4647
www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk

Refugee Council Advice line
For refugees and asylum seekers.
Tel: 020 7346 6777
www.refugeecouncil.org.uk

Runaway
If you are under 18, have run away from home and need help.
Tel: 0808 800 7070
www.runawayhelpline.org.uk

The Samaritans
If you need someone to talk to.
Tel: 08457 909090
www.samaritans.org

Shelter Housing Advice Line
Free, national telephone advice line staffed by trained housing advisers.
Tel: 0808 800 444
england.shelter.org.uk/advice/index.cfm