Homelessness Homelessness City of York Council's Community Services department helps people who are homeless, about to become homeless or who are vulnerable.
Some homeless people qualify for emergency accomodation and re-housing.
Others are given help and advice to find their own housing. Help and advice The council's Customer Advice Centre on George Hudson Street offers help and advice to residents with housing needs. There are three hostels in York providing decent and safe accomodation and staff who help people find somewhere to live. Peasholme Hostel is run by the council and caters for single homeless men and women. During office hours, contact the Customer Advice Centre.