Landlord Toolkit: Preventing homelessness in Walsall - 4. Walsall support services directory

Issues and available support

Homelessness risk – early prevention support and advice

Housing options team (Walsall Council) | 01922 652250

Housing Payment for rent arrears

Crisis and Resilience Fund - Apply for a housing payment (Walsall Council) | 0300 555 2851

Debt / Benefits (Walsall Council / Citizens Advice)

Housing and welfare service (Walsall Council) | 01922 652250

Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall | 0808 278 7812

Universal Credit – apply for direct payments for rent (gov.uk)

Universal Credit - Landlord request for a managed payment or rent arrears deduction (gov.uk) | 0800 328 5644 (Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm).