Emergency direct-access hostel for single people or couples, who are homeless and over 16. Some provision for pets. It aims to help residents find more sustainable long-term accommodation.

Initial advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for residents of Scotland. Covers employment, housing, benefits etc.

Supported accommodation in the centre of Stornoway.

Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.

Helps people who have been homeless get established in their new home with practical and social support. Each year Fresh Start helps thousands of new tenants. Please phone for opening hours.

For anyone who is homeless, threatened with homelessness, or in need of advice about homelessness issues. Please visit the website to find out your nearest team of advisers.

Services are reduced due to Covid-19. Breakfast and lunch avaialble. Drop-in centre open to max 15 people at a time. Offering support & advocacy.

Provides advice and support to people aged 16-24 who wish to access and sustain permanent accommodation. Helps young people to develop the skills they need to maintain a home. Staff work flexibly over the weekend and in the evenings.

All meetings currently online on Zoom. A range of mental health and wellbeing services for people with housing and mental health support needs. You can self-refer to most services directly or ask your GP to refer you. Counselling; support for people from minority ethnic communities; combatting isolation by connecting people; art therapy; suicide prevention; support with substance misuse; health information; training and more - check website for details.

Day centre closed to visitors - food parcels and phone line currently available. Contact us first to arrange collection of Food parcels, kettle food packs, toiletries, clothing and emergency assistance. Phone for advice and advocacy from support workers.

Offers a wide range of mental health support. Coronavirus Hub available at: www.penumbra.org.uk/coronavirus

Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.

Supported accommodation service by referral only. No drop-in service but call for information.

Accommodation and support for single minority ethnic homeless people (16–25) with low support needs. Referral only via GP or social worker. Phone or email enquiries@southside-ha.co.uk for more information.

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/edinburgh for times.

Outreach support for individuals across North Lanarkshire who require support to find/maintain a tenancy.

Semi-supported accommodation allows women and men (18+) who would find their own tenancy too daunting the opportunity to adjust to life in mainstream accommodation.

Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.

Accommodation and support for formerly homeless men aged 25+ run by the Scottish Christian Alliance.

Day service for people affected by homelessness/poverty. Offers low-cost breakfast and lunch, as well as a range of classes and activities. Call for activities. Most services currently suspended - Free food avaialble on weeknights.

Purpose-built resettlement accommodation to enable residents to regain control of their lives. Average stay is six to 18 months.

Legal advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for people who need assistance. Please phone to make sure you are eligible for support.