Emergency Help: Where to Find It
In emergency situations, many organizations can help:
- Emergency Shelters: Homeless shelters and night shelters are available in most cities.
- Winter Programs: In winter, special programs exist for rough sleepers including severe weather shelters.
- Crisis Lines: 24/7 helplines for emotional crises and emergencies.
UK housing and homelessness charity. Free advice on housing, emergency accommodation, and tenants' rights.
UK0808 800 4444
Services: Housing advice, emergency help, legal support
shelter.org.uk →
Emergency support including refugee services, fire victim support, and crisis response.
UKEmergency 24h
Services: Emergency response, refugee support, first aid
redcross.org.uk →
International Christian charity with hostels, food programs, and emergency support services.
International130 Countries
Services: Hostels, food, clothing, rehabilitation
salvationarmy.org.uk →
National homelessness charity. Year-round services helping people out of homelessness.
UKHomelessness
Services: Emergency support, Skylight centers, housing
crisis.org.uk →
Connect rough sleepers with local services. Report if you see someone sleeping rough to get them help.
UK0300 500 0914
Services: Outreach referral, connecting to local services
streetlink.org.uk →
Network of Catholic relief organizations across Europe. Emergency shelters and crisis support.
Europe46 Countries
Services: Emergency shelters, food, social support
caritas.eu →