Street Sleepers Support Romford

    Get help

    Call 999 if the person is in immediate danger, needs medical assistance, or is under 18 years of age.

    Street Sleeper Support offer advice only and can meet face to face. You can also use the services listed on this page to seek help.

    StreetLink

    StreetLink connects rough sleepers to local accommodation support. They will usually visit you where you say you will be sleeping on the street during the following 72 hours. Once you have been registered with them, they will help find hostel accommodation for you within London.

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    Havering

    The council would usually seek to provide temporary accommodation while they work to find a permanent solution with you. If you declare that you are homeless and can evidence this, they have a duty of care to respond.

    Call 01708 432824

    YMCA

    YMCA offers accommodation for 18-40 year old single people. They will usually call you to attend an interview and, if accepted, settle you as soon as they have room.

    Visit the Romford YMCA and ask for a housing application at reception, call 01708 766211 or email info@ymcatg.org

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    Further support

    There are other organisations which support those who are in crisis in different ways.

    Shelter

    The housing and homelessness charity offers help with housing advice and support, as well as legal advice and services. Call their emergency hotline on 0808 800 4444 or visit Shelter England – Helpline for more information

    Armed forces

    Mental health

    Vulnerable migrants

    RAMFEL – Refugee And Migrant Forum of Essex & London is a charity that supports vulnerable migrants to access justice and that provides vital support in moments of individual crisis. Visit the RAMFEL website for more information and contact details.

    Council Housing Support – Hope Café runs drop-in sessions on Wednesdays & Thursdays between 1pm-4pm.

    Substance addiction – call 0808 168 1116 for support

    Pregnancy advice – visit Marie Stopes or call 0345 300 8090

    Victim Support – for those affected by crime, call 0208 550 2410

    Money/Debt/Job support – CAP Job Club – email malcolmdunk@capjobclubs.org or call 07921 814009

    Crisis support – Havering Local Area Coordinators