Finding a place to sleep, eat, or rest can be difficult when you are homeless or in a precarious situation. Fortunately, solutions exist throughout France. Emergency shelter, day centers, meals, showers, or social support: discover where to find help quickly.
Emergency shelter provides temporary accommodation for homeless individuals or those in great difficulty.
To request a spot, you generally need to call 115. This social emergency number is free. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week1.
The 115 teams assess each situation. They then direct individuals to an available facility when spaces are open.
Shelter options can take several forms:
The objective is simple: to allow everyone to spend the night in a safe place.
Needs aren't limited to housing. When living on the streets or in an unstable situation, it's also important to be able to wash, eat, or receive support.
Day centers address these needs. These facilities, often run by charities, offer several essential services2.
Depending on the location, you can:
These places also help maintain social connections and get help with various procedures.
Accommodation facilities and day centers often offer social support.
The professionals on site can help you to:
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This support can facilitate access to more sustainable solutions.
When you need help quickly, it's important to have reliable and up-to-date information.
With Soliguide, you can easily search for:
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Simply enter:
The results display useful information for each organization:
Note: a single organization can offer several different services.
Soliguide lists thousands of aid organizations across France.
The information is regularly updated to help you quickly find a solution tailored to your situation.
You can also consult the practical guides available on Soliguide to better understand your rights and the existing procedures.
📖 To learn more: Understanding your social rights and essential procedures.
Anyone experiencing homelessness or in a situation of extreme hardship can request a spot.
115 is a free number. It is available 24/7*1.
Yes. Emergency accommodation is free for those who are housed.
115 can direct you to other solutions or provide information on existing services depending on the situation.
It's a place where people can rest and access essential services during the day.
Yes, many day centers offer showers.
Yes. Many facilities offer social support.
Soliguide allows you to search for facilities and view their updated schedules.
Yes. Searching for organizations and accessing information is free.
Yes. Soliguide allows you to search for organizations offering a mailing address service.
1 Réfugiés.info - Emergency Accommodation: Procedures and Support Options
2 Fédération des acteurs de la solidarité - Day Centers: An Essential Service for People in Need
3 Info.gouv.fr - Emergency Accommodation Facilities in France
