Homelessness

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about homelessness.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available e-mail us at the Help Centre .

Bethany Christian Trust	info@ bethanychristiantrust.com
Helping the homeless back into society.
CrossReach	info@crossreach.org.uk
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
Falkirk Council Homeless Persons Unit	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Advice for all in temporary furnished accommodation for those in priority need. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.
Get Connected	help@getconnected.org.uk
Helpline for young people, especially those who have run away (or are thinking of running away).
Refuge National Crisis Line 24hour
Offers a range of services which increases women’s choices and gives them access to professional support whatever their situation. 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
Scottish Churches Housing Agency	through website
Helping people who are homeless.
Scottish Council for Single Homeless
Promotes best opportunities for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness in Scotland.
Scottish Women’s Aid	contact@scottishwomensaid.org.uk
Local Women’s Aid groups which provide specialist services to women, children and young people. These include safe refuge accommodation, information and support.
Scottish Youth Housing Network	info@syhn.org.uk
Exists to encourage the development of good practice and sharing of information on housing provision and related services for young people
Shelter England
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.
Shelter Scotland
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. Provides housing advice on: homelessness; finding a place to live; renting rights; eviction and repossession; repairs and bad conditions; families and neighbours.
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline	prayerline@ucb.co.uk
Telephone and email contact that will pray with you / for you to bring God into the equation of your life.
West Lothian Council Homeless Team
Gives assistance in the case of homelessness. Out of hours emergencies. Also hostel for up to 21 years old. For information about homelessness services within West Lothian access West Lothian Council's website and look under H within the A - Z services.
Youth Homeless Team - West Lothian	info@helpcentre.org.uk
Also have information about Edinburgh Accommodation. For more information e-mail us at the Help Centre.

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