Crisis Support

Real help, real numbers, real rights

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Crisis Support.

Real help, real numbers, real rights β€” for Edinburgh residents in crisis.

Edinburgh Council Housing (Emergency)

Out-of-hours housing emergency and homelessness support.

πŸ“ City Chambers, 253 High Street, EH1 1YJ
πŸ• 24/7 emergency line
Emergency
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Shelter Scotland (Edinburgh)

Free housing advice and legal guidance.

πŸ“ 97 McDonald Road, EH7 4NJ
πŸ• Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
Free
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Edinburgh Crisis Centre

24/7 mental health crisis support by phone.

πŸ• 24/7
24/7
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NHS 24

Urgent medical advice and out-of-hours support.

πŸ• 24/7
Urgent
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Housing Rights Checker

Answer 3 questions to understand Edinburgh Council's legal duty to you.

Question 1 of 3
Are you homeless or will you be within 2 months?
Housing Emergency (24/7)
Edinburgh Council out-of-hours housing emergency.
0131 200 2000
Shelter Scotland
Free housing and homelessness advice.
0808 800 4444
Edinburgh Housing Advice Partnership (EHAP)

Free housing advice and legal representation for Edinburgh residents. They can attend tribunal hearings with you.

0131 538 8222
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm | Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, EH7 5QY