Urgent Support Services
Emergency Homeless Hostels
Night Shelter and Emergency Homeless Hostels
An emergency hostel or nightshelter may be able to provide you with a bed for a few nights if you are homeless and have nowhere to stay. They are usually run by housing associations, charities or the local council.
Most nightshelters provide a free basic place to stay for a few nights and often some food. Nightshelters are a useful option if you don't have money for housing, but are not entitled to claim housing benefit. Many nightshelters are set up temporarily in churches, offices or schools that aren't being used. The accommodation is usually shared.
Hostels are usually less basic and will ask you to pay. In some places you may get your own room but in most you will have to share a bedroom with someone of the same sex. Most hostels don't accept couples, but some do.
Emergency hostels may have shared facilities such as kitchens and bathrooms. Some hostels provide meals but you usually have to pay for them. You can be asked to leave if you fall behind with your payments.
Direct access hostels will accept people at the door if they have room, but it's best to phone first to check. You might be turned away if you arrive when the hostel is full.
Some hostels only help certain groups of people, such as:
- single young people
- people with drug or alcohol addictions
- people with mental health problems
- people who have been sleeping on the streets for a long time.
Emergency Homeless Hostels in BaNES
Peters House - Lower Bristol Road Bath
Temporary accommodation for ex offenders (age 18+) with medium to low support needs. Work towards independence by addressing offending, assessing support needs, developing life skills and confidence. Access via referral only
Contact: 01225 354780
https://www.julianhouse.org.uk/projects-and-services/criminal-justice-offender-support.htm
Rackfield House - Lower Bristol Road Bath
Rackfield House is a 20 bed supported housing scheme for single homeless men and women with low to medium support needs.
http://www.solonswha.co.uk/Support---advice/Supported-Housing-(1)/Rackfield-House.aspx
Contact: 01225 339742
P.E.O.P.L.E - Bath and North East Somerset
Housing for Males 25+ who are ex offenders and have recently left prison.
Contact:01761 402687
https://www.peoplelimited.org/
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Barnabas House
Barnabas House, 2 Bladud Buildings, Bath BA1 5LS Tel: 01225 354650
Email: supportedhousing@julianhouse.org.uk12 bed temporary accommodation for those with low to medium support needs. Staff available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, out of hours on call facility. Assessment process includes interview, references and visit.
All referrals must go through -
http://www.housingsupportgatewaybathnes.org.uk/Data/ASPPages/1/134.aspx
Emergency Homeless Hostels in Bristol
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Caring at Christmas
The Caring at Christmas shelter provides homeless people with warm and safe accommodation in Bristol over the Christmas period. We open from 3pm 23rd December 24/7 all the way through until new years day.
To find out more about the services offered, click here.
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Wick House
191 Wick Road, Brislington, Bristol, BS4 4HW
Tel: 0117 971 3613Run by a charity called share
Wick House is a supported homeless shelter which has room for 70 male or female residents aged 21+. No pets or children allowed.
Wick House is staffed 24 hours a day and residents recieve support and guidance to reintegrate into the community. 3 meals a day are provided for a small fee.
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Logo House (Salvation Army)
Wade Street, Bristol, BS2 9EL
Tel: 0117 955 2821
Fax: 0117 954 1595Logos House is a 79 bed Homelessness Centre which is open for men aged 18+, 24 hours per day. No pets. Applications are made via the HAT and Outreach teams. Outside office hours referrals are via the Emergency Duty Team.
Accommodation is en-suite and sole occupancy. There is a canteen for hot meals.
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The Compass Centre
Jamaica Street, Kingsdown, Bristol, BS2 8JP
Tel: 0117 944 0581
Fax: 0117 944 0582The Compass Centre is Bristol's Homelessness assessment project with services for rough sleepers and homeless people including outreach, the homeless health centre and opportunities for recreation and education.
It is located on the ground floor of Jamaica Street hostel.
Open Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm
Open in the evening for night service users only (call: 0117 944 0581)
https://www.homeless.org.uk/homeless-england/service/compass-health
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Emmaus Bristol
Shaftesbury House, Kingsland Road, St Phillips, Bristol, BS2 0QW
Tel: 0117 954 0886Email: community@emmausbristol.org.uk
www.emmausbristol.org.ukAn 18 bed (en suite) community age 18+. Offers a bed and support to make a Change. Offers work in their workshops, house, garden (training given). No direct access - referral only. -
Novas Stonebridge Park
27a Stonebridge Park, Fishponds, Bristol, BS5 6RP
Tel: 0117 951 7763Open 24 hours for men aged 18+. Pets welcome (only two in the hostel at one time). High support 4 months stay housing scheme for single homeless men with multiple needs.
Not direct acces - referrals Only.
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Juilan Trust (Night Shelter)
Julian House, Little Bishop Street, St Pauls, Bristol, BS2 9JF. Tel: 01179244604
Emergency beds (18 spaces), clothing and shoes, first aid, hot meals - breakfast and dinner, laundry service, shower
Mon-Wed, Fri- Sat
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Crisis Centre Ministries
By direct referral , homeless or escaping abuse.
8 bed night Shelter for women only, with shower facilities and food. 1st come 1st served basis Sun-Thursday from 10pm
32 Stapleton Road, Easton Bristol, BS5 0QY
admin@crisis-centre.org.uk / 0117 330 1230
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St Mungo’s
11 Dean Crescent, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 1AG. Tel 0117 987 2055
E-mail address: info@mungos.orgSingle homeless women, 1 night to 1 year - accepts up to two women with dogs, must have local connection or be fleeing domestic violence. Referrals are via Accommodation Services Team at Bristol City Council.
Dean Crescent is a Level 1 high support service - no direct access. Available daily.
Emergency Homeless Hostels in North Somerset
Night Shelters and Hostels
People who are sleeping rough should contact street link on 0300 500 0914, the national rough sleeping helpline that alerts local services
Homelessness Prevention Team 01934 426 330 (9.00-4.30pm Mon-Fri) OR 01454 615 165 (after 6pm and weekends and bank holidays)
Emergency Homeless Hostels in Somerset
P.E.O.P.L.E (Providing Ex Offenders Positive Learning Enviroments)
Somerset and the Mendip District -
Supported housing to males only who are over 25
https://www.peoplelimited.org/
01761 402687
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Taunton
Emergency Homeless Hostels in South Gloucestershire
Night Shelters and Hostels
There is currently no known night shelter or hostel provision in South Gloucestershire. If you are aware of any thing in this area, please do let us know via the enquiry form that can be found in the contact us section.
Alternatively, you may be able to access provision in an area local to you. Please contact your local homelessness team or Shelter for further information:
Telephone 01454 868005
Emergency 01454 615 165
Email - homelessness@southglos.gov.uk