How to find emergency accommodation if you are 16 or older:

If you are outside London and urgently need somewhere to stay, Shelter Line - Freephone 0808 800 4444 has access to a database of hostel vacancies nationwide and will endeavour to connect you with a relevant service.

You could phone 118 700 (Directory Enquiries) and ask for the out of hours number for social services, where you would need to ask to speak to the duty social worker. Alternatively, you could ring the police if you feel you are in immediate risk.

If none of these ways of finding accommodation work, then try and find a friend to stay with or somewhere as warm as possible for the night where you can feel safe.

If you need somewhere else to stay, but you don't need it immediately and urgently, Click here

How to find accommodation if you are under 16 years old:

If you are under 16, you are seen as vulnerable under the Children’s Act and you may be able to get a place in an emergency refuge while your situation is assessed. Unfortunately, Centrepoint is unable to help you if you are under 16.

To get into an emergency refuge you could get in contact with social services yourself, or you could get in touch with a social worker by phoning 118 700 (Directory Enquiries) and asking to be put through to the duty social worker at your local social services.

Alternatively, you could contact Childline on 0800 1111, go to a local advice agency (such as a Citizen’s Advice Bureau) or the police.