What to do if you are in housing crisis
If you fear you’re about to become homeless, there are organisations who can give advice and support:
- Your first stop should be your local council’s housing department – you may be eligible for immediate housing. Please find links to their websites below.
- Citizen’s Advice Bureau
- Shelter Line – Shelter’s free housing advice line on 0845 075 5005
- Shelter’s website provides valuable practical information if you are sleeping rough or in housing crisis http://bit.ly/eDUGhI
The council has a duty by law to assist people who claim they are homeless or who are likely to become homeless within 28 days.
Help in your area:
- Newport City Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/OGPfMw
- Torfaen County Borough Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/K4z1sE
- Caerphilly County Borough Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/LM6XPT
- Monmouthshire County Borough Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/MCDqDr
- Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/OGR8c5
- Cardiff County Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/MIipIc
- Vale of Glamorgan Council Homeless Prevention http://bit.ly/OGRX4G
- Newport Night Shelter. The night shelter is open from December – March during the coldest months of the year. Contact them on 01633 243235