EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Here are survival contacts for women who find themselves in a crisis
such as becoming roofless on escaping violence or abuse in a hurry.
Shelterline 0808 800 4444
Telephone advice and information for people with a housing problem
or who are homeless. Issues dealt with include housing rights, harassment,
illegal eviction, rent and mortgage arrears, housing benefit, domestic
violence, hostel placements and finding accommodation. Helpline open
8am - 12 midnight, 365 days a year. Best times to get through are
early morning and weekends.
National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 (Freephone 24
hour)
Run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge.
A confidential, multi-lingual helpline which offers support and information
for women experiencing domestic violence. Via the helpline abused
women and children can access places of safety in the network of refuges
throughout the country.
Samaritans Counselling 08457 90 90 90
24 Hour helpline for the the suicidal or desparing.
Complete on-line data base of London Services for Homeless People
Local Council's Emergency Out of Hours Numbers - you can find contact
details of your council here. If you find yourself literally roofless,
your local council does operate 24 hour services to place people into
emergency accommodation if you are vulnerable due to health grounds,
have dependent children or are past retirement age.
Day Centres
These are like a social club, a place where you can hang out and
get shelter, food, clothing, training, recreation, shower and laundry
facilities. Also medical services and support. They can also help
to refer you to accommodation as they are staffed by volunteers and
workers with the knowledge of what is available.
Church Army 020 7262 3818
Basement
1 -5 Cosway Street
London
NW1 5NR
Caters for women only. Open Monday to Thursday 9.30 - 3.30 pm
Tube - Marylebone
The Connection at St. Martin's 020 7766 5550
12 Adelaide Street
London
WC2N 4HW
Caters for young people 16 - 25. Open 7 days a week
Tube - Charing Cross.
London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard 020 7837 7324
24 hour advice, information on a broad range of issues, also can
make housing referrals.
