Finding emergency or short-term housing

If you are homeless or are at risk of losing your home soon you should try to stay with family or friends while you arrange somewhere permanent to live.

If you do not have anywhere to stay

If you cannot stay with family or friends, and need somewhere to stay tonight, you might able to find a place in a night shelter, hostel or bed and breakfast, women’s refuge, winter shelter and places for younger people (up to 25 years).

You are advised to call first to find out if there are any rooms/beds available.

• Street Link London Street Rescue - 0300 500 0914
• Centrepoint - 0808 800 0661
• Homeless Link directory

Section 208 referrals

For Local Authorities making temporary accommodation placements within Richmond Borough, please submit Section 208 referrals to Section208@richmond.gov.uk