If you're homeless or have nowhere safe to stay

You do not have to be sleeping on the street to be homeless. You might have a roof over your head and still be homeless if you're:

Where to get help

Your local council has a legal duty to give advice about homelessness and how to prevent it.

It must also provide you with temporary accommodation if you need it.

If you have nowhere safe to stay tonight or are in a housing crisis, get advice from your local council's website:

If you're rough sleeping or concerned about someone rough sleeping, you can phone Simon Community Scotland's 24-hour helplines for Glasgow and Edinburgh:

The opening times are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. It's closed on bank holidays.

An adviser can:

You can find also more information and advice about homelessness on the Shelter Scotland website.

Your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau can give you free, confidential advice on homelessness, housing and benefits.

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