Homelessness
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Homelessness.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 14:57
Bethany Christian Trust
Provides support services and accommodation for people who are at risk of becoming homeless, people who are currently homeless and people who have been homeless but now have their own home. Support people in a broad range of ways including: housing, education and employment, addiction recovery, emotional well-being, street outreach, community integration, offending reduction and social support.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 16:39
CrossReach
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 11:48
Cyrenians
Supporting people excluded from family, home, work or community on their life journey. For eg. Homelessness: providing advice and support to people sleeping rough. Cyrenians OPAL (Older People, Active Lives) service aims to maintain or increase older people’s independence and well-being.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 11 February 2016 17:38
Falkirk Council Homeless Persons Unit
Advice for all in temporary furnished accommodation for those in priority need. For more information e-mail us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 14:28
Guide for Veterans
This Guide for Veterans contains resources that provide Mental Health, Housing and Financial support available to veterans / ex-servicemen. It also provides information about 'Jobs and Training for Veterans', 'Scholarships for Disabled Veterans', 'Help for Injured Veterans', 'Help for Blind Veterans' and 'Help for Carers of Injured Veterans'. Plus 'Information on Armed Forces Pensions'.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 16:27
Refuge National Crisis Line 24hour
Supports women and children through a range of services, including refuges, independent advocacy, community outreach and culturally specific services. 24-hour National Domestic Violence Freephone Helpline 0808 2000 247
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 29 June 2019 21:15
Refugee Survival Trust
Supporting asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 12 December 2019 15:23
rock trust
Services range from long-term support for young people with very complex needs, such as those leaving care, to emergency support for young people in crisis, to a helping hand for young people who are simply struggling to access an expensive and competitive rental market. Help young people to progress in their lives so that they can overcome personal barriers and move on from homelessness for good.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:02
Scottish Churches Housing Action
Has a programme of awareness-raising and campaigning for change, which supports their work to help homeless people and provide more homes.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 26 November 2018 16:37
Scottish Women’s Aid
Women’s Aid network that provides information and support for women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse across Scotland. This includes Scotland’s 24 hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline on 0800 027 1234.
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- Last Updated on Monday, 28 July 2014 17:36
Shelter England
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.
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- Last Updated on Thursday, 19 October 2017 13:16
Shelter Scotland
Shelter is a charity that works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing. Provides housing advice on: homelessness; finding a place to live; renting rights; eviction and repossession; repairs and bad conditions; families and neighbours.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 22 October 2022 15:59
Simon Community Scotland
Working across Scotland, the charity supports people to resolve their homelessness and recover from extremely difficult circumstances. Services range from 24/7 online help, street teams, outreach housing and supported accommodation across Glasgow, Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire, Perth and Kinross.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:52
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline
Telephone team that will pray with you and for you. or you can submit your prayer request by filling in an online form.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:13
West Lothian Council Homeless and Potentially Homeless
Advice and guidance for homelessness and potentially homeless.