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Get Help<\/h1>\n

Anyone’s life can unravel into homelessness<\/p>\n

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Help, advice and support\u00a0<\/h2>\n

If you are in danger of losing your home or you are currently homeless, this page will signpost you to local and national support services. Please read down for local council emergency numbers, how to report if concerned about someone sleeping rough and how to access advice and essentials through our community hubs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our community hubs in Worthing & Littlehampton are safe spaces you can go to for support. We can provide a hot breakfast or cold food, showers, toilets, laundry facilities and more. Whatever you\u2019re facing, you\u2019ll be welcomed without judgment and supported to find the help that\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n

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St Clare\u2019s Hub
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Address:<\/strong>\u00a06-8 Marine Place,\u00a0Worthing, BN11 3DN<\/p>\n

Open:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 9am \u2013 4pm
Phone:<\/strong>\u00a001903 680745
Email:<\/strong>\u00a0stclares@turning-tides.org.uk<\/a>
Map:<\/strong>\u00a0St Clare\u2019s Community Hub location<\/a><\/p>\n

About St Clare’s Hub<\/a><\/p>\n

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Littlehampton Community Hub<\/span><\/h3>\n

Address:<\/strong>\u00a06-8 Marine Place,\u00a0Worthing, BN11 3DN<\/p>\n

Open:<\/strong> Monday to Friday, 9am \u2013 4pm
Phone:<\/strong>\u00a001903 680745
Email:<\/strong>\u00a0littlehampton@turning-tides.org.uk<\/a>
Map:<\/strong>\u00a0St Clare\u2019s Community Hub location<\/a><\/p>\n

About Littlehampton Community Hub<\/a><\/p>\n

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Emergency Support\u00a0
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In an emergency please contact your local council on the following numbers:<\/p>\n

Arun:\u00a0<\/b>01903 737500
Adur & Worthing:\u00a0<\/b>01903 239999
Horsham:\u00a0<\/b>01403 215100
Mid-Sussex District Council:\u00a0<\/b>01444 458166<\/p>\n

Click on your area below to find out more.<\/p>\n

Adur + Worthing<\/a>
Horsham<\/a><\/p>\n

Mid Sussex\u00a0<\/a>
Littlehampton <\/a><\/p>\n

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Seen someone sleeping rough?<\/span><\/h3>\n

If you are concerned about someone (over the age of 18) that you have seen sleeping rough, report it to StreetLink.<\/p>\n

StreetLink will inform local outreach teams, who can then make contact with the person to offer help and support. Provide as much information as possible as this will help the outreach teams identify and locate the person.<\/p>\n

0300 500 0914<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Go to StreetLink<\/a><\/p>\n

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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

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If you are concerned about someone (over the age of 18) that you have seen sleeping rough, report it to StreetLink. StreetLink will inform local outreach teams, who can then make contact with the person to offer help and support. Please provide as much information as possible as this will help the outreach teams identify and locate the person.<\/p>\n

Phone: <\/strong>0300 500 0914<\/p>\n

Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.streetlink.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Streetlink’s Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/p>\n

If someone you think is homeless under the age of 18, call the police.<\/p>\n

If someone you think is homeless is in immediate danger or in need of urgent care please call 999<\/p>\n

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Contact your local council<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can get advice and support from your local councils\u2019 housing department. Below are the details for the areas we cover but if you are unsure which local district or borough council would deal with your housing query, enter the area on the governments website: Find your local council<\/a><\/p>\n

Adur & Worthing<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 01903 221063
Email:\u00a0<\/strong>housing-services@adur-worthing.gov.uk<\/a>
Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.adur-worthing.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Littlehampton<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 01903 737552
Email:<\/strong>\u00a0housing.options@arun.gov.uk<\/a>
Website:\u00a0<\/strong>www.arun.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Horsham<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 01403 215100
Email:\u00a0<\/strong>housing@horsham.gov.uk<\/a>
Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.horsham.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Mid Sussex<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 01444 477574
Email:\u00a0<\/strong>housingadvice@midsussex.gov.uk<\/a>
Website:<\/strong>\u00a0www.midsussex.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Find your local homelessness services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can search on Homeless England\u2019s website for your local support services providing accommodation, advice, health services and outreach.
Search for homelessness services<\/a><\/p>\n

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Shelter<\/strong><\/h4>\n

National homelessness charity providing information and advice on housing and homelessness.<\/p>\n

Helpline:<\/strong> 0808 800 4444 (Weekdays 8am – 8pm, Weekends 9am – 5pm)
Website:<\/strong> www.england.shelter.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Citizens Advice<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Provides free, confidential information and advice to assist people with housing, money, legal, consumer and other concerns. Find out your rights and responsibilities.<\/p>\n

Adviceline:\u00a0<\/strong>03444 111 444 (Open Monday \u2013 Friday, 9am-5pm)
Textphone:<\/strong>\u00a018001 03444 111 445
<\/a>Website:<\/strong> www.citizensadvice.org.uk<\/a><\/p>\n

Guidance and Support from gov.uk<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Government information on housing related issues and concerns.
Local Housing Services<\/a><\/p>\n

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To be referred to Turning Tides accommodation in the first instance you should visit one of our Hubs in Worthing or Littlehampton, or you should make contact with our Outreach Team in Horsham or Mid Sussex.<\/p>\n

Our Hubs provide drop in crisis support for those that are rough sleeping or at risk of homelessness. This support includes shower facilities, laundry facilities, breakfast, advice and support to access services.<\/p>\n

Up to date details of Hub opening times are available on our website<\/a><\/p>\n

For addresses and contact details of our Hubs\/Outreach Teams please go to:<\/p>\n