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Homelessness

Getting help if you need it

If you are homeless, or are being threatened with homelessness for any reason you should contact your local council. 

If you have any documents explaining why you are about to or have become homeless, you will need to take them with you when you visit your local council offices. Some councils may need to see specific documents, so it's best to check before you visit.

Useful contacts and information

Porchlight

Porchlight offer support with:

  • Housing 
  • Mental health, physical health and wellbeing
  • Money 
  • Work, learning, health and skills 
  • Loneliness and isolation

Visit the Porchlight website

Homelessness Assessment and Referral Tool for Kent

Local Authorities in Kent have developed a self-assessment tool which provides help and guidance if you are at risk of becoming homeless which is available below:

Homelessness Assessment and Referral Tool for Kent

Shelter
If housing-related floating support does not meet your needs, read further advice on:
Last updated: 16/04/2025