What's happening right now?

Nowhere to sleep tonight

Call your council's housing team now — they have a legal duty to help if you're homeless tonight.

Sleeping rough tonight? Tell StreetLink where you'll be — local outreach teams will come and find you.

• GOV.UK — emergency housing if you're homeless
• GOV.UK — find your local council

What to expect

If you're eligible, the council can arrange emergency accommodation the same day — tell them clearly: "I am homeless tonight."

No food or money today

You can get food today. Many food banks need a referral first — call before you go; Citizens Advice can refer you the same day.

• Find your nearest food bank by postcode
• Your council's crisis support fund — emergency cash and vouchers

What to expect

A referral usually takes one phone call, and the food bank gives you several days of food the same day.

Being harmed or threatened

If you are in danger right now, call 999.

If you can't speak safely: call 999, then press 55 when prompted — the operator will know you need help.

What to expect

Refuge is free and confidential — they'll listen and help you plan a safe next step, at your pace.

Mental health crisis

You don't have to get through tonight alone. Someone is ready to listen right now.

What to expect

Samaritans answer day and night and simply listen — no judgement, no rush.