Refuge, emergency accommodation, housing and related services
Community Furniture Store
Offers low cost furniture sales to people in need.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm
Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Phone: 0191 549 4343
Homelessness Prevention Service - South Tyneside Council
This service provides help and advice to those who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or are unable to remain in their current home.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 5pm
Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm
Phone:
0191 424 6430
0191 424 6456
0191 424 6458
Places for People (women’s refuge)
Offers help and support as well as providing safe, temporary and emergency accommodation to women and children suffering from domestic violence.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone:
South Tyneside – 0191 454 8257
Sunderland – 0191 514 1972
Washington – 0191 415 1506
Gateshead – 0191 477 9309
Newcastle – 0191 265 2148
Whitley Bay – 0191 251 3305
Durham – 0191 386 5951
Northumberland – 0167 082 0199
S&S Removal
Provides low cost furniture removals for victims of domestic violence.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm
Phone: 0191 427 0470