Who we house
We house single adults over 18 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. We can only work with people referred to us by London Bourough of Hackney.
In order to be referred to Homelink, you must visit the Hackney Housing Advice and Options team.
Homeless outside Hackney?You can find other schemes like Homelink through Crisis. More advice on homelessness can be found through Shelter.
How to contact Homelink
You can call us on 020 8983 5060, Monday to Friday, 9.30am until 5.30pm, or you can email homelink@qsa.org.uk. Our team will be happy to answer any questions you may have about housing or homelessness.
Homelink enables single homeless people to find and keep homes in the private rented sector
Single homeless people are described as 'non-priority' and fall into a trap: they cannot afford the deposit or rent in advance for a private flat, but they are placed at the bottom of long waiting lists for social housing. 
We provide the link between these people and the home that they need, giving the landlord and bond guarantee in place of a deposit. In this way, people who otherwise would be living in hostels, or sleeping on the sofas of their friends and families, can choose their own flat. 
Nothing is more important than a stable, secure place to live, especially if other reasons have contributed to a person's homelessness. Homelink acts as a mediator between people and the landlord or housing benefit offices, providing advice and support with paperwork and contracts. We also offer one to one tenancy support, building on people's skills and strengths to help them remain in secure accommodation. Just because people have experienced homelessness, this doesn't mean that they're not strong, resilient and resourceful.
