Emergency shelter, temporary housing, and help finding a safe place to stay. Browse 153 reviewed listings and go directly to the organization or public source for current details. Page 3 of 3.
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Free urgent housing advice for people who are homeless, have nowhere to stay, or are at risk of harm or abuse at home.
Shelter
Navigation
CostFree resource finder.
Free advice
AccessFree housing helpline and online guidance
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
England-wide phone and online service
Check before you go. Shelter provides advice rather than guaranteeing a bed. The helpline serves England; use linked services for Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland.
Singapore's official pathway to ComCare financial and social assistance through local Social Service Offices and complementary community schemes.
Navigation
Food
Shelter
Health
CostFree resource finder.
Free to search; provider rules vary
AccessGovernment assistance offices
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Social Service Offices across Singapore
Check before you go. Eligibility depends on residency, household circumstances, and program assessment. Use the official page to identify the correct office.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Check before you go. Crisis asks people to contact the centre before travelling because appointments, visiting arrangements, and the support available depend on individual circumstances.
Southampton Street Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Woods Mullen Shelter is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, hygiene and referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Pine Street Inn Men's Inn is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Pine Street Inn Yawkey House is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight shelter, meals, housing and support referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Boston Night Center is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of overnight indoor space, restrooms, referrals for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Rosie's Place is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals and food pantry, showers and laundry, day and overnight shelter, wellness and advocacy for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Bridge Over Troubled Waters is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of meals, showers and laundry, lockers, case management and shelter for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Cardinal Medeiros Day Program is listed by the City of Boston as a current provider of day shelter, meals, practical support for people experiencing homelessness or housing instability.
Check before you go. Capacity, eligibility, schedules, and intake can change. Call the provider or review the City of Boston directory before travelling.
Berliner Kältehilfe provides emergency overnight accommodation, warm meals, and medical help for homeless people in Berlin during the cold season. The service aims to prevent people without shelter from freezing to death.
Shelter
Food
Health
CostFree resource finder.
The service is free of charge for people who have no place of their own and cannot afford accommodation.
AccessOfficial online locator and app
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Berlin, Germany
Check before you go. The cold relief season lasts from October to April. Emergency overnight stays are generally open every evening during this period.
The Chicago Department of Family and Support Services activates its Community Service Centers and Senior Centers as warming centers during extreme cold weather. These locations provide safe refuge and relief for all residents when temperatures drop to 32 degrees or below.
Shelter
CostFree.
The warming centers are available at no cost to residents.
AccessWalk-in warming centers
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Citywide network of 6 Community Service Centers and 20 Senior Centers in Chicago, IL
Check before you go. Activated when temperatures are expected to be 32 degrees or below. Community Service Centers are open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Senior Centers are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Covenant House provides safe harbor and supportive services to young people ages 18 to 24 who are facing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitation. The network offers emergency overnight shelters, meals, showers, and individualized case plans to help youth achieve stability.
Shelter
Food
Hygiene
Clothing
CostFree.
All services and programs are available at no cost.
AccessWalk-in 24/7 shelter
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide network covering the United States and Canada
Check before you go. Shelters are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. No referral is needed. Services are for young people ages 18 to 24 facing homelessness, disconnection, and exploitation.
Los Angeles County provides a network of cooling centers to help residents escape extreme heat. These facilities offer safe, air-conditioned spaces with bathrooms and drinking water.
Water
Shelter
CostFree resource finder.
Free to use and open to all community members
AccessOfficial online locator
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide telephone service covering all of Los Angeles County
Check before you go. Cooling Centers are open to the public during the hours listed, have functioning air conditioning, bathrooms, and drinking water, and are ADA accessible.
The Coalition for the Homeless provides information and advocacy for accessing emergency shelter in New York City. It helps homeless individuals and families navigate the shelter system and secure their right to shelter.
Shelter
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CostFree resource finder.
The service is a right and provided at no cost to homeless individuals and families.
AccessWalk-in intake shelters and crisis hotline
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
New York City
Check before you go. Intake shelters are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Crisis Intervention Hotline is available 9am-5pm on business days.
The Salvation Army's International Emergency Services (IES) provides critical relief, including food, water, and emergency shelter, to communities affected by disasters and conflict worldwide. The program supports local territories in disaster preparedness and response to meet immediate needs and build resilience.
Food
Shelter
Water
CostFree.
The services are provided at no cost to individuals affected by disasters and conflict.
AccessEmergency response deployment
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Global disaster response network
Check before you go. Services are deployed in response to disasters and conflicts globally, providing immediate relief and long-term recovery support.
The Warm Welcome Campaign is a network of over 6,000 community spaces across the UK providing free, warm, and welcoming environments. It aims to tackle poverty and isolation by offering places for people to connect, make friends, and stay warm.
Shelter
Food
CostFree.
The community spaces are completely free to access and use for everyone.
AccessWalk-in community spaces
Hours, location & verification
Coverage
Nationwide network of community spaces across the UK
Check before you go. Opening hours and specific services vary by location. Users should check the local space details on the official map before visiting.
