Information and Advice

Cymraeg

Cymorth Cymru does not provide advice or support, but here are some useful links to organisations that can provide information, advice and support if you are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or facing other challenges in your life:

  • Shelter Cymru exists to defend the right to a safe home. They help thousands of people each year in Wales by offering free, independent advice. Find out more on their website or call their helpline on 08000 495 495.
  • Citizens Advice provides independent, confidential information and advice to assist people with legal, debt, consumer, housing and other problems. Find out more on their website or contact their national phone service on 0800 702 2020.
  • Live Fear Free Helpline: If you have experienced domestic abuse, sexual violence and/or violence against women, or are worried about a friend or relative who is experiencing any form of violence or abuse, you can call the free Live Fear Free helpline on 0808 80 10 800 or visit the Live Fear Free website.

You can also approach your local authority for help to prevent or alleviate homelessness. See below for links to their websites:

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Councilwww.blaenau-gwent.gov.uk 
Bridgend County Borough Councilwww.bridgend.gov.uk
Caerphilly County Borough Councilwww.caerphilly.gov.uk
Cardiff Councilwww.cardiff.gov.uk
Carmarthenshire County Councilwww.carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Ceredigion County Councilwww.ceredigion.gov.uk
Conwy County Borough Councilwww.conwy.gov.uk
Denbighshire County Councilwww.denbighshire.gov.uk
Flintshire County Councilwww.flintshire.gov.uk
Gwynedd Councilwww.gwynedd.gov.uk
Isle of Anglesey County Councilwww.anglesey.gov.uk
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Councilwww.merthyr.gov.uk
Monmouthshire County Councilhttp://www.monmouthshire.gov.uk
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Councilwww.npt.gov.uk/
Newport City Councilwww.newport.gov.uk/_dc/index.cfm
Pembrokeshire County Councilwww.pembrokeshire.gov.uk/
Powys County Councilwww.powys.gov.uk
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Councilwww.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk
City and County of Swansea Councilwww.swansea.gov.uk
Torfaen County Borough Councilwww.torfaen.gov.uk
The Vale of Glamorgan County Borough Councilwww.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
Wrexham County Borough Councilwww.wrexham.gov.uk