Having nowhere to stay can be very scary. If you are aged between 16 and 25, York Nightstop Charity can offer free emergency accommodation in the homes of local families and individuals. We can arrange transport for you to get there. We can provide this service in Hambleton, Richmondshire, Ryedale, Scarborough and York. For other areas, check the Nightstop UK website.

We can offer you

• A safe place to stay
• An evening meal
• Bath/shower
• Breakfast
• Lifts to and from your hosts

Can anyone stay with Nightstop? Nightstop will not be the best solution for everyone. A decision will be made between Nightstop staff and the agency, based on what you tell them.

Will I always get accommodation? If you are accepted by the project, you will usually get accommodation. It's best to ask as early in the day as you can.

How long can I stay? Emergency accommodation with York Nightstop Charity is arranged for one night at a time, while you look for more permanent accommodation. There's a maximum stay of 7 nights (4 nights if you're in York) but we can be flexible.

Is it safe? Yes. All Nightstop hosts and drivers are trained to work with young people and have been checked by the Criminal Records Bureau to ensure they are not a danger to you.

How do I get accommodation with Nightstop?

You need to ask another organisation to refer you. For details for your area, click, Ryedale Nightstop, Hambleton and Richmondshire Nightstop or York Nightstop.(For Scarborough, click Ryedale Nightstop).  If you are having problems finding somewhere to refer you to Nightstop, please call us direct on 0870 2406921.

"It was really good having somewhere to go that was safe and warm. The people are really nice as well because they didn't judge me" Andy, 17