Homelessness
If you're at risk of losing your home, you should seek advice immediately and register for housing advice and support.
Early action can prevent you from becoming homeless. Do not give up your home without seeking appropriate advice first.
You should seek immediate advice if you're homeless or believe you may lose your accommodation.
Definition of
Homelessness in Jersey
The Homelessness Definition Framework aims to enhance the visibility and outline the various categories of homelessness.
This data allows us to find out the necessary support systems and provide potential resolutions.
The Homelessness Definition Framework
Homeless services
There are a variety of charities in Jersey which can help you with temporary accommodation and support if you're at risk of losing your home.
The Shelter Trust is the island’s largest homeless service. The trust provides homeless accommodation and support across a number of different premises, including:
- emergency accommodation and support for homeless individuals
- resettlement accommodation to help individuals move on to independent living
- aftercare support for individuals who have moved to independent living
- accommodation and support for individuals aged 16 to 25
The Shelter Trust website
Aztec House, emergency accommodation shelter: + 44 (0) 1534 730235
Other charities who can help you
The following charities can also help you:
Causeway Trust
Jersey Association of Youth and Friendship
The Sanctuary Trust
The Women’s Refuge
Rough sleeping
If you have seen or are concerned about someone who is rough sleeping, contact the Homeless Outreach Group, operated by the Shelter Trust.
Tel: +44 (0) 1534 730235
For more information visit
Jersey Homeless Outreach Group
Other contacts
Citizens Advice Jersey
Community Savings
gov.je