Homelessness

​If you are homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless, these local charities are here to help.

If you are facing homelessness, please contact Horsham District Council as soon as possible, so that you can access the help and support you need. You can submit submit you details online or call 01403 215204 during office hours.

If you are homeless, or seeking help for someone who is homeless, you can contact local outreach teams through StreetLink – call 0300 500 0914 or visit the StreetLink website.

In an emergency or for children under 18, please contact the police on 999.

Children and young people facing homelessness in Horsham can find a safe, supportive home with YMCA Horsham. They offer a 24-hour supported housing with wraparound support so that residents can get the emotional support, life skills and help back into education, training or employment to enable them to ‘move on’ successfully to independence. Call the Horsham reception on 01403 213403 for more information.

Started in 1991 by a group of Christians in Worthing, Turning Tides is now the largest provider of services for single homeless people in West Sussex, supporting over 1000 people a year through their community hubs, street outreach and supported accommodation units – including a 50-bed facility at Roffey Place.

The Hope In is a community drop-in run by the Horsham Salvation Army for individuals or families who need to receive practical help and support and a listening ear, especially in the area of homelessness and food poverty. They are open from 6pm on Thursday evenings, offering a hot meal and support from their foodbank.

Crawley Open House provides support and services for those suffering the effects of homelessness, unemployment, loneliness, discrimination, or other forms of social exclusion. Support is available to anyone in need. They run an emergency hostel, with a 24 hour support hotline – 01293 447702.