If you are contacted by a person who is reporting homelessness they will need to present themselves to the homeless team at Torfaen Council.
They can call on either 01495 742303 or email housingsolutions@torfaen.gov.uk .
To bid on properties, they will need to register on Torfaen Homeseekers – Home – Torfaen Homeseeker
There are various organisations that can provide support and advice for people who are homeless:
Pobl : Can provide assistance with rent bonds and housing advice.
Website – Pobl Group
Email – info@poblgroup.co.uk
Contact number – 0330 175 9726
The Wallich: Can help with tents and finding appropriate accommodation
Website – The Wallich | Welsh Homelessness and rough sleeping Charity
Email – Torfaen@thewallich.net
Contact Number – 01495 366895
Giving Hope Torfaen: Can provide, food, water, tents , clothes, toiletries and other essentials
Website – Giving Hope Torfaen
Email: info@givinghopetorfaen.co.uk
Contact Number: 07908 155627
Alternatively, a form can be completed on their website
Citizens Advice Torfaen: Can help register as homeless, provide advice and financial assistance .
Website: Citizens Advice Torfaen – Cyngor ar Bopeth Torfaen
Email: jessica.crawley@catorfaen.org.uk (email only to be used by CHA, not to be shared with contract holders)
Contact Number: 01633 876 121
Jessica Crawley is also based at Bron Afon HQ every Thursday where she runs a drop-in advice session 9am until 12.30pm.