Branches

Branches provides accommodation for up to 18 months for single, homeless people aged 18 to 65 years who have complex and varying support needs in a 27-bed purpose-built hostel in Walthamstow, London E17.

They support, encourage and facilitate changes that people want to make in their lives. Their needs may include mental health, alcohol and/or drug addiction, social isolation, poor literacy, low work skills, and loss of family and social relationships. 

Referrals to be made by Waltham Forest Housing and London Street Rescue. Also accept referrals from other agencies that provide support to street homeless or rough sleepers, and from neighbouring local authorities – Enfield, Haringey, Hackney, Redbridge, and Newham.

Referral required and eligibility

Branches does not accept self-referrals. You can only be referred via Waltham Forest Local Authority
Contact: Waltham Forest Housing Advice
Telephone: 020 8496 3000
Email: housing.advice@walthamforest.gov.uk