Emergency Accommodation

Homeless Prevention - Care Support Scotland - Independent Living

If you, or someone you care about, is at risk of, or currently experiencing homelessness, there is a range of support available. You can visit your local authority’s website for further information, or can seek advice and guidance from a range of agencies.

We have listed some organisations you can contact for help, guidance and support.

City of Edinburgh Council

Homeless or at risk – The City of Edinburgh Council

Midlothian Council

Homeless or at risk | Midlothian Council

East Lothian Council

Homelessness | Homelessness | East Lothian Council

West Lothian Council

Housing Options and Homelessness – West Lothian Council

Independent Advice and Guidance

Shelter Scotland have a range of advice and guidance, as well as further support and information available via their website

Homeless, sofa surfing, or nowhere safe to stay – Shelter Scotland

Rough Sleeping

If you see or know someone who is rough sleeping or you believe is at risk of rough sleeping, Simon Community Scotland have outreach teams that operate in Edinburgh and Glasgow. More information is available via their website

Street Teams – Simon Community Scotland (simonscotland.org)

Care Support Scotland Emergency Accommodation Services

Jarnac Court

Jarnac Court is an emergency accommodation service based in Dalkeith, Midlothian.

Pentland House

Pentland House is an emergency accommodation service, based in Penicuik, Midlothian.

Families Project

Our Families Project service is available across Midlothian Council. The service provides emergency and temporary accommodation to families affected by homelessness.