What to do if you are homeless or at risk of being homeless

Your local council is responsible for supporting people with homelessness issues and has dedicated teams to help. Click here to find out how to contact your council.

If you are facing homelessness or in an emergency, please contact:

Veterans Gateway (support and advice) 0808 802 1212

Alabare 01722 322 882

Stoll (single accommodation) 0207 385 2110

Veterans Aid 0800 0126867

Shelter 0800 800 4444

The Riverside Group 01748 833797

First point of contact

Veterans Gateway
SSAFA

Mental health

Samaritans
Op COURAGE
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Combat Stress
PTSD Resolution
PTSD UK
The Warrior Programme

Benefits

Armed Forces Champions

Jobs

The Poppy Factory
VETS Veterans’ Employment Transition Support
Government Employment Support
Royal British Legion Industries
Forces Employment Charity
Building Heroes

General support

The Royal British Legion
BLESMA
War Widows’ Association of Great Britain
Scotty’s Little Soldiers

Army

Army Widows’ Association
ABF

RAF

Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

Royal Navy

Royal Navy Marines Charity
The White Ensign Association
Naval Families Federation
Royal Naval Benevolent Trust

Safeguarding

Safeguarding leaflet

Charitable funds and assistance

The Mrs Willie James Charity
The Charles Wray In Memorium Pension Fund
Additional Home Assistance Scheme