Stopover - Emergency Accommodation in Edinburgh

Stopover provides emergency accommodation with support for up to 16 young people who are homeless or at risk.
 

Who can use this service?

This service is open to individuals aged between 16 and 21 years inclusive who are either homeless or at risk.
 

How can I access this service?

This service can be accessed 24 hours per day 7 days per week.

You can contact us yourself or ask someone else to refer you.

Some basic details about your circumstances will usually be taken by a staff member over the telephone. Interviews are held when we have a vacancy and admission can be immediate.


We do not operate a waiting list as the Stopover service only operates emergency accommodation.

More about Stopover

• You can stay for up to 3 months, or a bit longer if you need to
• Your own bedroom in a fully furnished self-contained flat with 3 other young people
• Help and support to get you longer term accommodation
• We can help you find training, education and employment opportunities
• The chance to take part in sport & leisure activities

Housing benefit covers the rent for those on benefits. If you receive a higher rate of benefits, are in training or in work, you may have to pay a contribution towards rent. This is calculated on a sliding scale. Social work funding is available for some people.

We ask that you pay £1 a day towards bills. Support costs are paid by Supporting People funding.

One flat is on the ground floor and has an accessible shower/toilet.

Stopover is regulated by Social Care and Social Work Improvement Scotland. You can contact them at Compass House, 11 Riverside Drive, Dundee DD1 4NY. Tel: 01382 207100.