Anyone aged between 18 and 30 may apply directly to us for accommodation. Young people in the following circumstances should apply to the relevant external service:

  • people in prison, or released from prison under licence, may ring the Probation Service for a referral on 020 8531 3311
  • refugees may ring the Refugee Advice Centre for a referral on 020 8558 1865
  • Young people under the age of 18 may ring the 16/17 housing project at the London Borough of Waltham Forest on 020 8496 3000

To apply for accommodation at Forest YMCA, contact our Residents Reception by calling 020 8509 4601, emailing shamain@forestymca.org.uk or visiting us at 642 Forest Road, Walthamstow London E17 3EF.

"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending."

Maria Robinson