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When you have nowhere safe to stay

Not having a safe place to stay can feel frightening, lonely, and overwhelming. Whether you’ve left home, been forced out, or are thinking about leaving, it’s important to know that you’re not alone—and there are people who care and want to help.

Different issues you can face

Homelessness can happen for many reasons, and it affects everyone differently. You might be:

  • Sleeping rough or staying in unsafe places.
  • Sofa surfing—moving between friends’ homes without a permanent place.
  • Experiencing poverty, making it hard to afford rent or essentials.
  • Escaping harm or abuse, with nowhere else to turn.

Whatever your situation, your safety and wellbeing matter.

Tips for Coping Without a Safe Place to Stay

If you’re facing homelessness or thinking about leaving home, here are some things that might help:

How SafeCall can support you if you’re facing homelessness 

  • We offer free, confidential support—you can contact us anonymously 
  • You’re in control of the conversation—share what feels right for you 
  • We’ll listen without judgement and help you explore your options 
  • Our team can help you find services that might be able to provide a safe place to stay. We can also help reconnect you with someone you trust.
  • We can guide you to other services that offer specialist support 
  • You can call or text us on 116 000 for free, or chat online—whatever feels most comfortable 
  • We’re here every day, and we won’t track or identify you 

Others who can help

  • Centrepoint offers support and advice for young people aged 16-25 living in England who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
  • Shelter have a Helpline available for those based in England and Scotland who are without a place to stay.
  • Barnado’s provides support for young people who are homeless, including supported lodgings for some young people.
  • Depaul UK run the Nightstop service that offers emergency accommodation for 16-25 year olds in several places in England.
  • In emergency situations, when your life is at risk, please contact emergency services on 999.

Reach out when you’re ready.

You deserve to feel safe. You deserve support. You deserve options.
Call or text us for free on 116 000 even if you have no credit.
No pressure. No judgement. Just support.