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Housing support and safe accommodation

Housing support and safe accommodation

If you are homeless tonight and do not have anywhere where to go, then you need to contact the homeless team. 

The 2021 Domestic Abuse Act states Local authorities have the duty to provide safe accommodation to domestic abuse victims

We offer support and help whether you're homeless or worried about becoming homeless. We'll give you advice based on your own circumstances.  If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness in Rotherham it is important you get the advice you need as soon as possible.

Support services

There are lots of services to help you stay in your current home.  If that's not an option we can help you to find a different home. 

  • Shiloh Rotherham: 01709 559504
  • Citizen's Advice: 03454 04 05 06
  • Asylum Advice UK: 0808 8010 503

Financial advice

  • The Money Advice Service: 0800 138 7777
  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0808 2000 247
  • Men's Advice Line: 0808 801 0327
  • Centrepoint: 0808 800 0661
  • The Mix: 0808 808 4994 LGQBT (for people aged between 16 and 25)
  • Albert Kennedy Trust: 020 7831 6562

Find out more information on Homelessness Support

Contact the Homeless team

If you need any further advice or assistance please get in touch. Phone: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Out of Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm or during the weekend and bank holidays

Telephone: 01709 336009

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