What should I do next?
Before you make a decision about your housing situation, make sure you’re fully informed about your options. Take a look at these resources:
Who can help me if I’m homeless?
If you are homeless or about to become homeless, Torbay Council and other local organisations can help you find accommodation.
An overview of the Torbay Housing Office service
Torbay Council Housing Office is open Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm.
If you become homeless or at risk of violence when they’re closed, they operate an out of hour’s service. This service is for emergencies only and is not able to give general advice.
You can contact them on 0300 456 4876. If you are in danger, you should call the police on 999.
If you have a hearing impairment, you can contact the out of hours service on 07810 548004.
How do I apply for housing support?
The Housing Options Sections may need you to provide evidence for your housing case.
Submitting your documents online is the easiest and quickest way to provide your evidence. Take screenshots or photos of any document you need to provide and upload them using Torbay Council’s online form.
This saves you from having to take your documents to Connections or posting them.
Can Torbay Council help me?
Torbay Council can offer information, advice and guidance about your housing options.
They can:
- Talk to you about possible solutions to your housing needs
- Give you free, impartial and confidential advice
- Support you to stay in your own home
- Help you find alternative accommodation
In addition to this, Torbay Council can carry out case work, advocate on your behalf and signpost you to other relevant services.
What about the Leonards Stocks Centre?
The Leonards Stocks Centre has a drop-in for rough sleepers between 8:30am and 10:30am, Monday to Friday. They can give you advice on:
- Housing
- Drug and alcohol issues
- Benefits
Visit them at:
Leonards Stocks Centre
Factory Row
Torquay
TQ2 5QQ
What if I’m sleeping rough or know someone who is?
The Torbay End Street Homelessness Campaign is a partnership of local groups that have come together to stop homelessness.
If you are worried about someone who is rough sleeping, all 01803 217890 to pass on your concerns so that person can receive help. The line is available 24 hours a day and will be passed onto the outreach team.