Homelessness support

  • Whitechapel Mission

    The Whitechapel Mission, has been helping Londoners who are rough sleeping since 1876, meeting the specific needs of each man and woman who walks through their doors.

    Website
    www.whitechapel.org.uk

  • Providence Row

    They are a homelessness charity tackling the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.

    Website
    www.providencerow.org.uk

  • Thamesreach – The Greenhouse Walk-In Centre

    Housing advice and GP available for people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Green House Housing advice officers conduct assessments under the Homelessness reduction act Monday to Friday. Access to service is via a drop in. 

    Website
    0208 510 4490 (opt 2).

    Website
    www.homeless.org.uk/homeless-england/service/thamesreach-the-greenhouse-walk-in-centre

    Alternatively you can come in at any time for more information Monday to Friday, 9am to 4:45pm.

  • Street Storage

    Street Storage provides those experiencing homelessness with free, secure storage for their belongings, including personal documents. In turn allowing people physical respite from carrying their belongings, peace of mind and opening up opportunities to be supported to take next steps in their life. We currently have storage units in Haggerston in Hackney and Tottenham Court Road in Camden.

    Phone
    020 3983 6171

    Email
    info@streetstorage.org

    Website
    www.streetstorage.org

  • Apply for Homeless Help – Hackney Council

    If you’re at risk of becoming homeless you may be able to get help to stay in your current home or help you to find somewhere else to live.

    Website
    www.hackney.gov.uk/apply-homeless-help

  • Hackney Support Services

    Find local organisations offering support and advice in Hackney

    Website
    www.find-support-services.hackney.gov.uk

  • Streetlink

    Connecting people sleeping rough to local services.

    Website
    www.thestreetlink.org.uk

  • Street Vet

    StreetVet offers free veterinary care to pets belonging to those experiencing homelessness in the UK.

    Website
    www.streetvet.co.uk/a-pet-needs-help

  • Shelter

    Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing and homelessness through our advice, support and legal services.

    Website
    www.england.shelter.org.uk

  • Hackney Night Shelter

    Working with the community to provide shelter and support to homeless guests for over 25 years.

    Website
    www.hackneydoorways.org.uk

  • Citizens Advice Hackney

    Providing free, confidential and impartial advice for communities in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets on the big issues affecting people’s lives.

    Website
    www.eastendcab.org.uk/hackney

  • Healthwatch Hackney

    Find local health and wellbeing support services.

    Website
    www.healthwatchhackney.co.uk

  • London Borough of Hackney – Benefits & Housing Needs Service

    The Benefits & Housing Needs service delivers the following:

    • Housing advice and support for singles & families under threat of homelessness.
    • Administration of Housing Benefits.
    • Administration of Discretionary Housing Payments.
    • Administration of the Council Tax Reduction Scheme.
    • Administration of the Housing Register.
    • Rough sleeping outreach engagement work across the borough.

    Phone
    020 8356 3000

    Website
    www.hackney.gov.uk

    Address
    The Hackney Service Centre, 1 Hillman St, London E8 1DY