Homelessness is something that happens to many ordinary people all over Scotland. In 2007/08 over 50,000 households presented as homeless to local authorities in Scotland. In West Dunbartonshire in 2008/09 2144 households presented as homeless to the Council.
In West Dunbartonshire, the Council have a legal duty to help homeless people. This is done firstly by interviewing them and assessing their housing situation and, secondly, by offering them permanent or temporary accommodation.
West Dunbartonshire’s Homelessness Information Guide explains what to do if you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. It explains how we will assist you and your homeless application.
This section deals homelessness and contains the following information:
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Advice for those homeless or threatened with homelessness.
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Housing Support
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Temporary Accommodation
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Getting help to prevent homelessness
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Mortgage to Rent Scheme
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Advice and Assistance
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Storing belongings
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Paying for Accommodation
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Help with Furnishings
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West Dunbartonshire Homelessness Strategy 2008-2013
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Useful contacts
Contact us
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Email : homeless.strategy@west-dunbarton.gov.uk
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Phone : 01389 608999
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Call at our Homeless Reception areas or write to us at : Homeless Services, Dumbarton Housing Office, 24-30 College Way, Dumbarton G82 1LH
Office hours
- Monday - Friday 8.30am – 4.15pm
Homeless Services operate an emergency service for anyone made homeless outside office hours. This freephone number is 0800 197 1004. Out of office hours emergency cases are dealt with within 30 minutes.
