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Contact Aberdeenshire Council Housing first if you are homeless, at risk, or need council housing help.

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  • For emergencies, contact local emergency services or a crisis hotline immediately.

Programs to contact

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Aberdeenshire Council Housing

Local Government Program

Apply for council housing, emergency refuge for domestic violence, or housing support in Aberdeenshire; see eligibility and how to report urgent needs. Apply...

Open provider page +1-430-917-1869
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Aberdeenshire Council Benefits and Grants

Local Government Program

Check housing benefits, Council Tax help, Discretionary Housing Payment and free school meals for Peterhead households; see what you can claim and how to app...

Open provider page +1-430-917-1869
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Aberdeenshire Council Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants

Local Government Program

Emergency Crisis Grants and Community Care Grants from the Scottish Welfare Fund for immediate essentials, furniture or moving costs\u2014apply for urgent su...

Open provider page +1-430-917-1869
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Aberdeenshire Council Social Care and Health

Local Government Program

Access social care, child protection, early learning, mental health support and care planning for vulnerable families in Peterhead; request assessments and s...

Open provider page +1-430-917-1869
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Home Energy Scotland

Local Government Program

Free energy advice, heating and insulation guidance, and referrals for grants or fuel debt support in Scotland; get tailored home energy help for Peterhead. ...

Open provider page +1-808-808-2282

Recommended next steps

  • Contact Aberdeenshire Council Housing first if you are homeless, at risk, or need council housing help.
  • Apply to Aberdeenshire Council Benefits and Grants for Council Tax Reduction, benefits support, and local financial help.
  • If you have no money for essentials, ask about a Scottish Welfare Fund Crisis Grant immediately.
  • Use Peterhead Citizens Advice Bureau for benefits checks, debt, legal, housing, and utility arrears advice.
  • Ask Aberdeenshire North Foodbank how to get a referral or emergency food parcel near Peterhead.
  • Contact Home Energy Scotland before agreeing to repayments for fuel debt or if your home is cold.
  • Use NHS Inform or Peterhead Health Centre for GP, pharmacy, mental health, and urgent health guidance.
  • Ask Aberdeenshire Council Social Care and Health about adult support, carers, disability, or safeguarding needs.
  • For transport barriers, check Buchan Dial-a-Community Bus eligibility and booking options.
  • Keep ID, tenancy papers, benefit letters, utility bills, and bank details ready when contacting services.

Need categories

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Housing and Shelter

  • Emergency and Stability
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Food Assistance

  • Food Security