CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
bs: Bathroom/showers
be: Bedding
ca: Careers advice
cl: Clothing store
c: Counselling
da: Debt advice
dt: Dentist
dw: Drugs workers
et: Education/training
ff: Food (free)
f: Food
fc: Foot care
it: Internet access
lf: Leisure facilities
ls: Luggage storage
ms: Medical/health
md: Music/drama
ne: Needle exchange
ol: Outreach worker links
ow: Outreach workers
sh: Sexual health
ts: Tenancy support
la: Legal advice
l: Laundry
ef: Ex-forces
eo: Ex-offenders
sf: Step-free
722 Young People Service
722 Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone
E11 3AJ
020 3404 1098, https://www.healthwatchwalthamforest.co.uk/services/722-young-person-substance-misuse-service-london-e11-3aj/
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
For people aged 10-18 in Waltham Forest with drug- and alcohol-related issues. Evening appointments by request.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DW, NE, OL
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
020 8694 5797, http://bit.ly/2gObZ4B
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Tuesday: 9am-12pm
(mental health professionals);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(GP & signposting);
Thursday: 9am-12pm
(nurse practitioner);
Monday-Friday: 1pm-4pm
serving food and providing access to a shower.;
Warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless.
Day centre every weekday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm serving food and providing access to a shower.
Learn new skills, find work and housing and reconnect to family and friends. Open-access sessions where people can access specialist advice on housing and benefits. Learning and activities programme and specialist healthcare services.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, AC, B, BA, BS, CA, ET, FC, IT, L, MS, TS, LA, EO, F
Ace of Clubs
St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham
SW4 7AS
020 7720 2811, http://bit.ly/1B0VMJY
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:15pm
Lunch;
Mon-Fri: Lunch Served between 12 midday – 2.15.pm - £1 contribution from all guests is encouraged
Mon-Thurs: Access to Caseworkers (appointment only) 12 Midday – 2.30pm (drop in)
Mon, Wed, Fri: Access to showers (appointment only) 9.20 – 11.40am
Mon-Fri: Access to IT suite (first come basis) 12 midday – 2.30pm
Mon & Thurs: NHS Nurse (appointment only) 11.30am – 2.30pm
Weds: NHS Dentist (appointment only) 11am – 2.30pm
Every other Thurs: Refugees/Asylum Seekers & Migrant Support (every other
Thursday)
Mon-Fri: Laundry service, i.e. Service Wash available throughout the week, £2 per load
CODES: AH, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, ET, F, MS, OL
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Thursday: 2:30pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Call for the times of their wide range of services.
Emmaus House provides hot lunches during the week and every other weekend. It's also where clients can shower, pick up clothes and household items. Free professional services are on offer by appointment.
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, CL, C, DT, DW, F, FC, MS
Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre
Bays 4 and 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road
W10 5PL
020 8969 2292, http://bit.ly/1z7fSPS
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Friday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in);
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
1st Sunday of month - drop-in for isolated Arabic-speaking men aged 55+);
Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families on benefits, housing, homelessness, domestic violence, health and mental health. For mental health support in Arabic, please book in advance. Outreach support to the elderly. ESOL classes with free creche for women returners. Some projects are borough-restricted, so contact them for more information.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS
Albert Kennedy Trust (London)
Unit 203, Hatton Square Business Centre, 16/16a Baldwins Gardens
EC1N 7RJ
020 7831 6562, https://bit.ly/2Re6hXZ
Monday-Friday: 10am-4:30pm;
Supports LGBT 16-25-year-olds who are homeless or living in a hostile or violent environment because they have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to their parents or care giver.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DA, ET, TS
Ashford Place
60 Ashford Road, Cricklewood
NW2 6TU
020 8208 8590, http://bit.ly/2s9GQLU
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-5pm;
Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Housing advice by appointment.
Advice on housing benefit and support to negotiate new accommodation.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, CA, CL, DA, ET, F, IT, MS, MD, OW, TS
Assisted Homes CIC
453 High Road, Wood Green
N22 8JD
0208 889 1119, https://bit.ly/2Oet7xF
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Assisted Homes recognizes that people suffering from homelessness often need more than just a roof over their heads. The floating support provides a platform for the service users to make the transition to independent living as smoothly as possible.
CODES: AH, BA, DA, TS, SF
Aziziye Mosque
117-119 Stoke Newington Road
N16 8BU
020 7254 0046, https://bit.ly/2O1x7Rn
Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm;
Drop-in for advice and support on housing, family, substance use etc. Turkish & Arabic, interpreters available for other languages.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C
Barka UK (Reconnections Project)
07440 429 760, http://bit.ly/1r1LCpo
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
(helpline – Polish, Russian, Romanian and English);
Offers Eastern European rough sleepers the opportunity to return home. Help with obtaining passports & transportation. Also information on employment, benefits, NI, the law, organisations supporting CEE migrants. Information on CEE Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous groups. The helpline (0800 171 2926) is provided in Polish & English.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CA, DW, OL, LA
Bench Outreach
14 New King Street, Deptford
SE8 3HS
020 8694 7740, http://bit.ly/2DRyNsT
Thursday: 1pm-4pm
(SHE);
SHE (Support, Help, Empowerment) is a weekly drop-in session offering advice to homeless and vulnerable women in a safe, female-only space.
CODES: AH, BA, FF, LF, OL, TS
Bethnal Green Legal Advice Clinic
University House, 104 Roman Road
E2 0RN
020 8980 4205, http://bit.ly/2FqjdGT
Monday & Wednesday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in) ;
Tuesday & Wednesday: 5:30pm-7pm
(drop-in);
Thursday: 6:30pm-8pm
(drop-in);
Please arrive early. Covers employment and debt. More information from the website.
CODES: BA, DA, LA
Bridges
Memorial Community Church, 389-395 Barking Rd
E13 8AL
020 7474 6603, http://bit.ly/1ABaffo
Saturday: 8am-11:30am
(cooked breakfast 9–11am)
;
Monday: 10am-2pm;
Regular NHS nurse clinics and signposting to other support agencies. More facilities available on Mondays. Practical activities to build esteem and encourage hope. Small group work developing life skills and confidence.
CODES: BA, BS, CL, FF, MS, OL
Brixton Advice Centre
167 Railton Road
SE24 OLU
020 7733 7554, http://bit.ly/9Q6Xk
Monday-Thursday: 10am-3pm
(call into reception);
Advice on benefits, housing, employment & debt (first-come, first-served). Online info on health services.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DA, ET, LA
C4WS Homeless Project Night Shelter
Various churches in Camden
020 7278 6267, https://bit.ly/2jZ6IGo
06 November to 02 April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:45am;
Rolling winter night shelter. Bed spaces for 16 guests, with separate sleeping areas for men and women. Referrals from Camden agencies with whom C4WS have a Service Level Agreement including London Jesus Centre and the Irish Centre - no self-referral.
CODES: AH, BA, CA, ET, FF, OL, LF
Camden Health Improvement Practice (Hampstead Road)
108 Hampstead Road
NW1 2LS
020 3182 4200, https://bit.ly/2KTone7
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-12:30pm;
Tuesday: 10:30am-1pm;
Friday: 9am-5pm
Closed 12.30pm-1.30pm;
For people sleeping out or in hostels within the borough. General health care; chronic disease management; hepatitis and HIV screening; vaccination; free condoms; referral (counselling, alcohol worker, mental health services, drug worker); information on dentistry and podiatry services; alcohol and drug advice and treatment; cervical screening; blood tests; benefits and housing advice; assistance to homeless patients in UCH; on call services at nights and weekends.
CODES: MH, BA, BS, CL, DT, FC, MS, NE, OL
Cardinal Hume Centre
3-7 Arneway St, Horseferry Rd
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 1602 (reception), http://bit.ly/1Fi5Rq0
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm;
Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm;
No walk-ins but appointments offered Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm
Enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. Works with homeless young people, badly-housed families and others in need. Spanish (Wed) and Arabic (Friday) speakers by appointment. For the advice team, call: 020 7227 1673. For family services and learning services hours, call 020 7222 1602.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, ET, IT, MS, TS
Caritas Anchor House
81 Barking Road, Canning Town
E16 4HB
0207 476 6062, http://bit.ly/2a60AZ6
For people affected by homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, domestic abuse & offending. Accommodation and varied services. Email info@caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
Opening times: 24/7
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, BA, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, MD, SF
CGL - Camden Community Drugs Service (Camden)
184 Royal College Street, Camden Town
NW1 9NN
020 7485 2722, http://bit.ly/2k0nWVR
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Monday & Thursday: 9:30am-8pm;
Flexible, confidential treatment and support for adults in Camden with substance use issues. Drop in, phone or email camden.cdts@cri.cjsm.net for an appointment.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, LA
Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
39-41 Alexandra Road, Colchester, Essex
CO3 3DF
01206 549885; 01206 805324, http://bit.ly/1upiWoT
Monday-Saturday: 7:15pm-9am;
Sunday: 12:30pm-9am;
Temporary accommodation, respite & support for single homeless people 18+. Signposting, help with permanent accommodation, benefits & health.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, BE, ET, F, IT, L, TS
Croydon Churches Floating Shelter
Various churches
07752 272481, https://bit.ly/2Edb49r
Winter shelter (not during Crisis Christmas):
01 November to March
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am
(will close late March but date not finalised);
Local referrals from local agencies via Croydon Reach (020 7870 8855); Croydon SNAP Team (020 8760 5498); Crisis Skylight (020 3848 1700) providing showers and offers training for employment/help with benefits; Turnaround (020 8760 5530). Agencies should phone 8am-4pm to check vacancies. 14 bed spaces.
CODES: AH, F, BA, BS
Divine Rescue
Thurlow Lodge, 1 Thurlow Street
SE17 2US
020 3489 1765, http://bit.ly/1o9EBNA
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Work with homeless people and people with substance abuse issues. Help with hospital visits and bereavement, and support with detox. Their Christian mission is to touch and change lives one at a time.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CL, C, ET, FF, OW
Ealing Churches Winter Night Shelter
07930 378263, http://bit.ly/1L1pyBO
25 November to 20 March
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:30am;
Referral via St Mungo's outreach team, Streetlink (0300 500 0914), Acton Homeless Concern (020 8992 5768) or Ealing Soup Kitchen (020 8566 3507 x7). Ealing Foodbank (020 8840 9428). 14 bed spaces. No self-referral.
We are a Night Shelter running through the winter months to provide a warm, safe place for people who find themselves homeless.
CODES: AH, BA, OL, FF, DA, BE, L, BS
Enfield and Haringey Homeless Respite, All People All Places
N8 & EN2
December to April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am;
Daytime casework (housing, benefits, health) and advocacy all year. From December to March, there is overnight respite offering evening meal, bed and breakfast, but it is recommended that you apply for a place before December to get on the list/waiting list: info@allpeopleallplaces.org. Email contact 7 days per week. Response often immediate, always same day and within 24 hours. Day centre operates 4 or 5 days per week. All enquiries by email: info@allpeopleallplaces.org.
CODES: AD, A, AH, BS, BE, BA, DA, L, MD, TS
Equalities National Council
Unit 1, The Hub, 123 Star Lane
E16 4PZ
0207 474 9812, http://bit.ly/2wtZjVu
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm;
Equalities National Council primarily focuses on delivering expert advocacy and mentoring support for BME disabled people and their carers; and people suffering with long term impairments. Supports people with mental health difficulties, including ex-offenders, to access fair and equal services, across health, social care, employment, further education, mentoring, advocacy, welfare benefits, housing and immigration.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, ET, MS
Eritrean Community in the UK
The Holloway Neighbourhood Group (NHG), 84 Mayton Street
N7 6QT
020 7700 7995, http://bit.ly/XjA6uy
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Advice, info, support, advocacy & referral: education, training, employment, welfare rights, housing, immigration, health, culturally-based counselling etc.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, ET, OL, LA
Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)
Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon
SW19 3JR
07843 280 419, http://bit.ly/1KW4rQ3
Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm;
Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.
CODES: AH, AD, A, BA, BS, CL, C, DW, F, L, OL, LF
Glass Door Homeless Charity
155a Kings Road, Chelsea
SW3 5TX
020 7351 4948, http://bit.ly/1Gs26vG
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm
(Chelsea Methodist Church);
Winter shelter
04 November to 05 April
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am
(please come to the day centre or phone to see if there are vacancies);
Wednesday & Friday: 9am-2pm
(St Augustine's Church);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(Ace of Clubs);
Monday-Thursday: 9am-11am
(Vineyard Community Centre);
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3pm
(The Yard, Putney);
Glass Door runs London’s largest emergency winter night shelter, providing men and women a safe, warm place to sleepfrom November to April. Individuals affected by homelessness also access advice, food, showers and laundry facilities year-round from drop-in day centres that work in partnership with the charity.
CODES: AH, BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, TS, AD, BA
Greenwich Migrant Hub
Woolwich Common Community Centre, Leslie Smith Square
SE18 4DW
07429031389, http://bit.ly/1UiAjYA
Tuesday: 10:30am-1:30pm;
Drop-in centre for free immigration, housing & domestic violence advice, and a hot meal to migrants in Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, FF, LA, SF
Hackney Recovery Service
110 Mare Street
E8 3SG
0300 303 2611, https://bit.ly/2WQVaXP
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street);
Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669.
CODES: ET, CA, AH, BA, C, DW, NE
Haringey Recovery Service
590 Seven Sisters Road
N15 6HR
020 8801 3999, http://bit.ly/2ZXG9oB
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development.
CODES: AD, A, AC, BA, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF
Health E1
9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East
E1 6PU
020 7247 0090, http://bit.ly/1rEyV67
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(clinics start at 9am and 2pm);
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(drop-in mental health clinic);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(substance misuse drop-in);
Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.
CODES: MH, BA, DW, MS, NE, SH
Herts Young Homeless (HYH)
1st Floor, Gracemead House, Woods Avenue, Hatfield
AL10 8HX
03333 202 384, http://bit.ly/1cNErh8
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments for advice);
Aims to prevent homelessness, and support young people, those in crisis and individuals at risk of becoming homeless, mainly people 16-24. Mediation, education and other specialist prevention services, advice, support etc. 18+ Hub for housing, money and benefits advice. Nightstop for emergency short-term accommodation. Advice line: 0844 833 0933.
CODES: AD, C, ET, BA, AH, TS
Holy Trinity Brompton
Queen's Gate (St Augustine's)
SW7 5LP
020 7590 8248, https://bit.ly/2uXdzpB
Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Wed only: 9am–12:00pm. Glass Door casework support, Crosslight debt advice, computers/printers, clothing repairs and pastoral support.
Appointment only - book on arrival.
Breakfast & clothing available to those with an appointment with one of these services.
CODES: MH, BA, CA, FF, F, IT, OL, OW, CL
Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB)
36b Woodhouse Road
N12 0RG
020 8446 8400, http://bit.ly/1pMiYI2
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(free breakfast until 10.30, cheap meal - £1.50 - 12.00-1.30);
Works together as equals with people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to enable them to take control of their lives, obtain a suitable home and maintain their tenancy.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, BS, CL, F, TS
HOPE Worldwide UK – ODAAT
The Chambers, St.Mark’s Church, 337 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4PW
02036594809, https://bit.ly/1w2tdfI
One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.
CODES: BA, CA, C, DA, DT, EF, EO, F, FF, IT, L, MH
Iraqi Community Association
Unit 1 Cavell House, 233 Wood Lane
W12 0HL
0207 023 2650, http://bit.ly/2X7ldgY
Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm
(Thursday phone only);
Advice & info for Iraqi & Arab communities. Support & guidance for young people. Day centre for older people. Cultural & social activities.
CODES: AH, BA, MS, LA, LF
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
07719828267
Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm
Services: Showers (Booked in advance) also emergency showers.
Takeaway Food:;
JCT - Joining Communities Together
To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267
JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home.
Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing
Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance).
Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
CODES: F, BS, BA, AH, MS, MH, FF, LA, TS
Kairos Community Trust
235 Valley Road
SW16 2AF
020 7277 6264, http://bit.ly/1q4UeuM
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
The Trust provides this abstinence-support hostel, plus three treatment services and a network of supported sober-living move-on houses across six London boroughs for single homeless people 18+ with drug and alcohol dependency who are committed to becoming clean and dry, and have low support needs. If no vacancies, placed on waiting list. Will help with claiming benefits, and getting ID and funding.
CODES: AD, A, BA, DW
Kiran - Asian Women's Aid
Waltham Forest Hub (Central) (Appointments only), 1 Russell Road, Leyton
E10 7ES
020 8558 1986, http://bit.ly/1pl0KxD
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Accommodation, advice & support for women from the Indian sub-continent (& from Turkey, Iran, Morocco, Malaysia etc) experiencing domestic violence. Help with benefits, legal issues, housing, health & training. Outreach and resettlement. Drop in, email (kiran.admin@kiranss.org.uk) or phone.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, ET, LA
Lambeth Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Lorraine Hewitt House, 12-14 Brighton Terrace, Brixton
SW9 8DG
0203 228 1500, https://bit.ly/2TNZbhS
Community detox from drugs and alcohol, plus in-patient detox if appropriate for Lambeth people 18+. Free confidential service to all Lambeth residents aged 18 years and over
CODES: NE, A, DW, BA, TS, OL, EO
London Coalition Against Poverty
Angel Alley, 84b Whitechapel High St
E1 7QX
07932 241737, http://bit.ly/MqJPH
A coalition of community activists and individuals working in advice, mainly in Hackney. Phone or email londoncoalitionagainstpoverty@gmail.com.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DA, LA
London Irish Centre
50-52 Camden Square
NW1 9XB
020 7916 2222, http://bit.ly/1rvaGm0
Has been providing welfare services, and social and cultural events for over 50 years. Ring for service times.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CL, C, DW, ET, MD
Mary Ward Legal Centre
10 Great Turnstile
WC1V 7JU
020 7831 7079; 020 7269 0292, http://bit.ly/9sax8M
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(housing advice: 020 7831 7079);
Housing advice for people on low income. Free legal advice – call or see website.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DA, LA
Mosaic Clubhouse
65 Effra Road
SW2 1BZ
020 7924 9657, http://bit.ly/1RULmqO
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(mental health info: 020 7924 965);
Monday-Sunday: 6pm-2am
(Evening Sanctuary - professional referral);
Supports people's recovery with mental health by engaging them in running the service, including the cafe, reception and business unit. Links to employment, adult education, wellness workshops. Some virtual clubhouse activities during current restrictions. Young Adults programme for members aged 16 to 30. Wide range of health and wellbeing activities - see website.
CODES: MH, BA, CA, ET
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton Street
NW1 1JR
020 7388 5560, http://bit.ly/TgoIt
Monday: 2pm-3:30pm
(alcohol support);
Monday-Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm
(showers, laundry, breakfast & lunch;10.30am-1pm advice);
Day centre
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-1pm;
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:30pm-3pm;
For young (16-24) homeless people. Free lunch. Women-only groups. Mental health, life skills & advice, and employment/resettlement support. Sex worker project. Street outreach. Refugee worker. 7-day drop-in provision. First-time visitors should arrive outside the centre at 10.00am to make an appointment with the Advice team. Support with referrals into winter night shelters. Our day centre is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:30am and 3.30pm.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, BA, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, FF, IT, LF, MS, OL, OW
NEWway Project (Newham)
Bonny Downs Baptist Church, Darwell Close
E6 6BT
07490983777, http://bit.ly/1Q189wD
01 October to 30 April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:30am;
Referral-only winter night shelter and year-round NEWday centre for homeless people in Newham, with extended Advocacy services and life-skills workshops.
Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-2:30pm.
CODES: AH, AD, A, DA, DW, FF, L, TS, BA, CL, CA, MS, BS, IT, DT, C, ET, OL
Plumstead Community Law Centre
36 Wellington Street, Woolwich
SE18 6PE
020 8854 8848, http://bit.ly/1uwzAYS
Monday: 11am-12:30pm
(drop in – employment advice, 36 Wellington St, SE18 6PF)
;
Tuesday: 10am-1pm
(phone advice – employment & benefits);
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(phone advice – immigration);
Advice, casework & representation for welfare benefits, employment and immigration matters for people who live, work or study in Greenwich. Works closely with other local social welfare agencies. Outreach services at other venues.
CODES: BA, LA
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London.
Option 1 psychological help.
Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits.
Option 3 sexual health questions.
Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, CA, C, F, IT, MS, OW, SH
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
Monday: 10am-11:30am
(men's group);
Monday: 2pm-3pm
(yoga);
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(homeopathy);
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(relaxation skills);
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(women's group);
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
(peer support, addictions);
Thursday: 11am-1pm
(art & wellbeing);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(self-harming support group);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(mental health drop-in);
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
CODES: MH, AC, BA, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, F, IT, NE
Quaker Homeless Action/Quaker Open Christmas
Admin: PO Box 7105, Poole, Dorset BH15 4DQ, Winter shelter: The American Church, 79A Tottenham Court Road,
W1T 4TD
07833 123155, http://bit.ly/2gxLOOX
Winter Shelter:
23 December to 30 December
Monday: 3pm-9am;
Tuesday-Monday: 9am-9am
Open 24 hours. 3pm on 23 December until 10am on 30th December. There will be hot food and drinks, clothing, entertainment, mobile library, hairdressers, a food bank, showers, and all sorts of other services and resources available.;
Monday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(mobile library, 3rd week of month, Manna Centre);
Tuesday: 7pm-7:30pm
(mobile library, alt. weeks at Lincoln’s Inn Fields);
Saturday: 10am-4pm
(mobile library: The Passage, 10am–10.30am; The American Church, 11.15am–12pm; St Giles in the Fields, 2pm–4pm);
Quaker Homeless Action runs mobile libraries. The Christmas Shelter (24 beds, dry) provides breakfast and supper for up to 75. It closes at 10pm except for those who have been given a bed. Self referrals and referrals from Islington Outreach Forum agencies (inc. Islington DAAT, Whitaker Centre, Pilion Trust, New Horizon, Focus and Angel Drug Services) or others that can provide ongoing support. Phone to check vacancies.
CODES: AH, AD, A, AC, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, FC, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, LF
Richmond Legal Advice Service
Holy Trinity Church, Sheen Pk, Richmond
TW9 1UP
020 8891 2105, http://bit.ly/1MAgwPs
Tuesday: 8pm-9:30pm;
Covers children, domestic violence, employment, housing, benefits etc.
CODES: AH, BA, TS, LA
Robes Project (Southwark & Lambeth)
020 7407 5623, http://bit.ly/whiGy
Winter shelter:
05 November to 14 April
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-8am
(closed during Crisis, 23–30 Dec);
Rolling winter night shelter. Referrals ONLY through Manna Soc, Spires, Ace of Clubs, Webber St Day Centre, Crisis, Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers, Southwark SPOT, Lambeth Safer Streets Team, The Big Issue, Shelter. 18+, 35 bed spaces, low support needs.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, BS, BE, FF
Sangam Association of Asian Women
210 Burnt Oak Broadway
HA8 0AP
020 8952 7062, http://bit.ly/1p9oUuM
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm;
Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes.
CODES: AH, BA, C, DA, ET
SanKTus Welfare Project
4 Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town
NW5 2XT
020 7485 9160, http://bit.ly/1Mrxvzy
Sunday: 3pm-4:30pm
(showers and clothes available);
Wednesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(afternoon tea with sandwiches and refreshments);
Phone or email sanktus.welfare@gmail.com for details of Tai Chi, yoga and craft sessions, welfare advice etc.
CODES: BA, BS, CL, FF, AC, LF
SHP
245 Gray's Inn Road
WC1X 8QY
0204 509 8300, http://bit.ly/2vhWqF0
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Provides innovative accommodation and support services to 3,000 of London's most vulnerable people. To discuss referral, call 020 7520 8660.
CODES: AH, AC, BA, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS
SPEAR
89 Heath Road, Twickenham
TW1 4AW
0208 288 6506, http://bit.ly/1Oa6uYh
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Since 1987, SPEAR has offered services to thousands of homeless and vulnerable people in and around Richmond, successfully transforming lives and supporting many of their service users to the point that they have achieved total independence.
CODES: AH, A, BA, DW, OW, TS
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (New Hanbury Project)
22a Hanbury Street, Spitalfields
E1 6QR
020 7613 5636, http://bit.ly/2JtNcQq
Wide range of activities. Contact NHP to find out more.
CODES: AC, BA, C, ET, IT
St Christopher's Fellowship (for children)
1 Putney High Street
SW15 1SZ
0208 780 7800, http://bit.ly/1gTWqU3
The UK's only refuge for runaway children and is also a housing association for abused, neglected and disadvantaged children.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, ET, IT, LA
St Giles' Trust
Georgian House, 64-68 Camberwell Church Street
SE5 8JB
0207 708 8000, http://bit.ly/DoBEb
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Supports ex-offenders.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, IT, OL
St Mungo's Broadway (Brent Probation Housing Advice and Floating Support)
0207 483 2892, http://bit.ly/17m9U8
For offenders in the Borough of Brent aged 18+. Works with offenders with complex needs to prevent homelessness and re-offending.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA
Stoll
446 Fulham Road
SW6 1DT
020 7385 2110, https://bit.ly/2tbLdaD
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
(closed 12.30–1.30);
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-5pm;
Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing for ex-servicemen and women. As well as housing, they provide life-changing support including employment training, advice, addiction services and health and wellbeing activities.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, BA, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, MD, OW, TS
Sufra NW London
160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, Middlesex
NW10 0PW
0203 441 1335, http://bit.ly/2wLDUYb
Monday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
(office open);
Wednesday & Sunday: 10am-2pm
(Growing Club);
Wednesday & Sunday: 12pm-3pm
(food bank, referral from Brent Council and other orgs);
Friday: 6pm-8:30pm
(vegetarian meal);
Food bank & community kitchen in Brent, supporting disadvantaged individuals and families suffering food poverty in NW London. Phone or visit.
CODES: AD, BA, BE, CL, ET, FF
The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
020 7766 5544, https://bit.ly/2OBeaWa
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1pm;
Wednesday: 9am-12:30pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm
(invite only);
Day and night centre, outreach for rough sleepers, skills training and career advice, activity programmes and specialist support for complex needs. For people aged 16+. Visit website to see their wide range of services.
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, BA, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, MD, OW, SF
The Greenhouse
19 Tudor Road
E9 7SN
020 8510 4490, http://www.online-consult.co.uk/org/the-greenhouse-practice
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(drop-in) ;
Thursday: 10am-1pm
(drop-in for homeless E Europeans in Hackney);
Health services for men and women who are sleeping rough, have a drug or alcohol problem, poor mental health, or who are simply struggling to keep a roof over their head in Hackney. Medical services include registering with a doctor and TB screening. Specific advice for Eastern Europeans, including translation services. Step-free entrance, with a lift to access other floors.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, DA, DW, NE, OL, LA, SF
The Harbour
Community Link Team, 245 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
SW9 8RR
0207 095 1980, http://bit.ly/2S8nzrb
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm;
Tuesday: 9:30am-1pm;
One-to-one and group recovery support. Yoga/mindfulness, complementary therapies and support to access psychological services. Training, employment support. Cafe-style drop-in.
CODES: TS, OL, DW, A, LF, ET, IT, C, BA
The Manna Centre
12 Melior Street
SE1 3QP
020 7357 9363, http://bit.ly/1lkMogC
Monday-Sunday: 10am-4pm;
Open-access day centre open 7 days a week. Services include breakfast & lunch, showers and housing & welfare advice.
All services are free.
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Housing & Welfare Advice – for an in-centre appointment,
please speak to a member of staff
• Washing Facilities – please ask for a towel
• Change of clothing (2nd hand) – The clothing store will be open
on a Monday & Wednesday. First 30 people with tickets will be
seen, each day.
• Housing & Welfare Telephone Helpline 020 7403 1931 - option 1
(Monday to Friday 10am – 1pm)
• Mobile phone charging (Monday to Friday) – please ask a
member of staff
CODES: MH, AH, BA, BS, CL, ET, FF, FC, MS, TS, SF
The Passage
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place
SW1P 1NL
020 7592 1850, https://bit.ly/1ytlkND
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(for rough sleepers);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
(lunch);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(appointments);
Monday-Friday: 4:30pm-6pm
(verified rough sleepers);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-12pm;
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Closed between 12 and 1pm for essential cleaning.
For people aged 25+.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, TS
The Salvation Army (Number 10 Drop-In Centre)
10 Princes Street
W1B 2LH
020 7629 5424 (option 4), http://bit.ly/1SlBWkZ
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am-12pm
(advice & enquiries);
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm
(art, board games & drop-in);
Wednesday: 1pm-4pm
(advice & enquiries; employability);
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8pm
(dinner - two sittings);
Thursday: 12pm-4pm
(lunch, advice, enquiries);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(lunch, advice & enquiries);
Tuesday: 9am-9:45am
(breakfast);
Please speak to a member of staff to arrange an appointment.
CODES: AH, BA, CL, LF
Trinity Homeless Projects
Bay Lodge, 36 Harefield Road, Uxbridge
UB8 1PH
020 8797 9500, http://bit.ly/2YiDFRh
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5pm;
Works to transform the lives of people suffering the effects of homelessness and exclusion in Hillingdon and Hounslow. Provides supported housing; opportunities for learning, training and qualifications; and opportunities to secure a living wage. Literacy and numeracy programmes.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, DA, ET, TS
Trinity Homeless Projects (Uxbridge)
Redford House, Redford Way, Uxbridge
TW3 1YW
020 8797 9500, http://bit.ly/2YiDFRh
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
(Uxbridge office hours - 01895 256655);
Monday-Saturday: 9am-5pm
(Hayes office hours, 3-7 Willow Tree Lane, UB4 9BB);
Accommodation and support for single homeless men 16-55 with support needs. 25 per cent of bedspaces are for ex-offenders. Prefer applicants to have a local connection.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, DA
University of Greenwich Legal Advice Centre
University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus), Legal Advice Centre QM 203, Old Royal Naval College, Park Row
SE10 9LS
0208 331 9947, http://bit.ly/2Ko8nF4
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm
(phone);
TERM-TIME only. Phone or email legaladvicecentre@gre.ac.uk for an appointment and you’ll get a reply within 48 hours. Employment, benefits; referrals to Free Representation Unit. Initial and written advice, and form-filling. Not disabled accessible – please phone so adjustments can be made.
CODES: BA, LA
Veterans Aid
40 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria
SW1W 0RE
020 7828 2468, http://bit.ly/1qnjco6
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-3:30pm
(helpline);
Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm;
Free helpline: 0800 012 68 67. On your first visit, staff will assess your problems so the right specialist help can be arranged.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, BA, CA, CL, C, DW, ET, MS, OL, OW, LA
Whitechapel Mission
212 Whitechapel Road
E1 1BJ
020 7247 8280, http://bit.ly/mDSOe
: 6am-11am
The Mission daycentre. Free breakfast 8-10am.;
The Mission daycentre is open Mon-Sun from 6am.
Free breakfast 8-10am. We have take-away food parcels and clothing parcels.
Men’s showers, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Men’s Clothing, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Women’s showers, 6am-10am Mon-Fri
Advice centre, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
Computer suite, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, C, DA, DW, F, IT, MS, OL, TS
Working Chance
Claremont Building, 24-27 White Lion Street
N1 9PD
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm;
If you are in England or Wales please fill out a referral form online here: workingchance.org/get-support
Supports women with criminal convictions and those leaving the care system into sustainable, quality employment. They place candidates into a huge variety of jobs in hospitality, finance and media, as well as the public and third sectors. They also provide support around CV writing, interview practice and disclosing convictions to potential employers.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C, DA, ET, TS
Youth Justice Legal Centre
Unit 2, Crystal Wharf, 36 Graham Street
N1 8GJ
0203 174 2279, http://bit.ly/25LwiTE
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm
(open door policy);
Help & support to people 10–21. Legal help in education & community care, criminal representation (up to 18). Advocacy in housing, education, welfare, health etc.
CODES: AD, BA, ET, MS, LA
Zacchaeus 2000 Trust
34 Grosvenor Gardens
SW1W 0DH
020 7259 0801 or 020 8964 0961, http://bit.ly/1KHZLNx
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(advice, by appointment);
Advice and representation to those in debt with essential household bills (ie, council tax, rent and fuel bills) and those who need help with claiming benefits or fighting claims for overpayments. At Beethoven Centre, Third Ave, W10 4JL: advice and support to those whose housing costs have been affected by welfare reform. Tenancy support, inc deposit guarantees, to those struggling to access accommodation in the private rented sector.
CODES: BA, DA, TS, LA
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