Getting help for a homeless person
On this page:
- Get them assistance in an emergency
- Advise them to visit one of our dedicated offices
- Get in touch with us on behalf of the individual in need
- Direct them to a social organisation who may be able to help
Get them assistance in an emergency
If they are in urgent housing need, please call our emergency service on +44 (0)800 121 4466.
Advise them to visit one of our dedicated offices
Scotland has some of the strongest legislation within Europe for assisting homeless people and, as such, we would ask that you advise them to come and see us for a full homeless assessment. From this assessment, the person may be offered temporary accommodation and/or housing support services.
If they are 25 or over, please direct them to:
Housing Advice and Homeless Services
Abercorn Street Service
15 Abercorn Street
Paisley PA3 4AA
t: +44 (0)300 300 0222
If they are under 25, please direct them to:
The George Street Service
31- 35 George Street
Paisley PA1 2JY
t: +44 (0)141 618 5785
Get in touch with us on behalf of the individual in need
If you are concerned about someone sleeping out, then please contact either Abercorn Street office or George Street office who can you give you advice about what is available.
Direct them to a social organisation who may be able to help
Organisations, such as the local churches, may be able to provide help by providing free food.
Day | Time | Type of help | Location |
Monday | 10.00am - 12.00 noon | Tea & Toast | Saint Mathews Church Lonend/Gordon Street |
Tuesday | 8.00pm - 9.00pm | Soup Kitchen | Opposite Marks & Spencer's Paisley High Street |
Wednesday | 7.15pm - 8.00pm | Cooked meal | SSVP at Holy Trinity & Saint Barnabas Moss Street/Old Sneddon |
Thursday | 10.00am - 4.00pm | Tea & Toast | Cornerstones at Holy Trinity & Saint Barnabas Moss Street/Old Sneddon |
Friday | 8.00am - 10.00am | Cooked Breakfast | Salvation Army Mill Street |
Friday | 7.15pm - 8.00pm | Cooked meal | SSVP at Holy Trinity & Saint Barnabas Moss Street/Old Sneddon |
Friday | 8.00pm - 9.00pm | 'Greg's Bakery' (end of day produce when available | Lif4e Church Hunter Street/Moss St |