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How to get help if you are facing homelessness

Homelessness can happen to anyone and can be caused by many reasons, like health issues, relationship problems or losing your job.

You do not have to be sleeping on the street to be homeless. You might have a roof over your head and still be homeless if you’re:

temporarily staying with friends or family
staying in a hostel or shelter
living in overcrowded conditions
at risk of violence in your home
living in poor conditions that affect your health

Your local council

Local councils have a legal duty to give advice and information about homelessness, and how to prevent it. It is their legal responsibility to at least provide you with temporary accommodation.

Get homelessness advice from your local council here.

Shelter Scotland

Call the free housing advice helpline on 0808 800 4444 to talk to an adviser who can:

explain your rights
tell you your options
tell you what help’s available in your area

You can also email [email protected] (West Coast).

The Shelter Scotland website has information and advice about homelessness.

If you’re a veteran

You should be able to get help from your local council if you’re a veteran. There are several veterans charities that offer help and housing assistance if you’re a veteran.

Scottish Veterans Residences provide support and accommodation for veterans who are homeless or in need.

Phone: 0131 556 0091
Email: [email protected]

Veterans Scotland work with several housing charities and have resources that can help you find housing.

Phone: 0131 550 1595
Email: [email protected]