Useful information - for homeless or at risk refugees and asylum seekers
Some useful information for people from refugee or migrant backgrounds at risk of homelessness and destitution
Below is some information, which you may find useful:
Check the “Positive Action Network” for organisations that can help you in your town or city.
Here is a leaflet to other resources in Glasgow. If you are homeless in Glasgow visit this page.
If you have just received a positive asylum decision and been told to leave your accommodation, you should read this.
If you are an asylum seeker and have nowhere to live, call Migrant Help on their free helpline at 0808 8010 503 or contact their 24/7 web chat.
In Glasgow, if you need somewhere to go Simon Community offers an access hub 7 days a week 9am to 5pm (Wednesdays 10am start) at: 389 Argyle Street, Glasgow G5 0QW More info: call 0141 552 4164.
Here are some things you can do to help yourself:
- If you have a lawyer, speak to them about your situation.
- Check out our self-help briefings .
- Check out the Right to Remain Toolkit, available in your language.
- Google Translate
- www.positiveactionh.org
- Make a Self-referrals request
Last updated 28 February 2025