112

EU Emergency (Police, Fire, Ambulance)

116 123

Samaritans Crisis Line (UK/Ireland)

0808 800 4444

Shelter Helpline (UK Housing)

Emergency Help: Where to Find It

In emergency situations, many organizations can help:

ShelterCharity

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 →

British Red CrossCharity

Emergency support including refugee services, fire victim support, and crisis response.

UKEmergency 24h
Services: Emergency response, refugee support, first aid
redcross.org.uk →

Salvation ArmyCharity

International Christian charity with hostels, food programs, and emergency support services.

International130 Countries
Services: Hostels, food, clothing, rehabilitation
salvationarmy.org.uk →

CrisisCharity

National homelessness charity. Year-round services helping people out of homelessness.

UKHomelessness
Services: Emergency support, Skylight centers, housing
crisis.org.uk →

StreetLinkService

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 →

Caritas EuropaNetwork

Network of Catholic relief organizations across Europe. Emergency shelters and crisis support.

Europe46 Countries
Services: Emergency shelters, food, social support
caritas.eu →

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