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
Barnardo's (Safer Choices)
3rd Floor Rear, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow
G1 3LN
0800 085 2704, http://bit.ly/1o5Hv70
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Mon - Fri 9am-5pm
Confidential crisis service for people under 18.
Phone the helpline or email SaferChoices@barnardos.org.uk
CODES: AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW
Breathing Space Scotland
0800 83 85 87, http://bit.ly/2ZqTsO1
Monday-Thursday: 6pm-2am;
Friday-Sunday: 6pm-6am;
Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing
low mood, depression or anxiety. Experienced advisors listen and offer advice. Outside opening hours, contact Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7).
CODES: MH, AD, C
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
0131 229 1797, https://bit.ly/2UvUd5Z
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm
(13–21 year olds);
Friday: 6pm-9pm
(under 18s);
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in).
Crime victims - emotional support
C-Cards available for free condoms.
Call or email contact@6vt.info
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DA, DW, ET, MS
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre
17 Claremont Cres, Edinburgh
EH7 4HX
08088 01 03 02, https://www.ercc.scot
Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am
(helpline);
Free and confidential emotional and practical support and information to women, all members of the transgender community. Young people aged 12–18 who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians and have experienced sexual violence can get help via the STAR project on star@ercc.scot. Textline: 07537 410 027
CODES: AD, C
Number 20 (Four Square)
Call for address.
Edinburgh
0131 221 2293, https://www.foursquare.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(staffed 24/7);
Temporary emergency supported accommodation for young women and men between 16 and 21 (inclusive) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
No direct referrals, have to go through the council 0800 032 5968.
CODES: MH, C, DW, OW, ET
Penumbra
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 221 9607, https://www.penumbra.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Offers a wide range of mental health support.
01224 642 854 (Aberdeen)
0131 221 9607 (Edinburgh)
0141 229 2580 (Glasgow)
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, TS
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)
0141 638 5170, https://bit.ly/3nyILWP
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
Supports young men (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B or other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone. Young people receive housing support and therapeutic support (i.e. emotional support, access to counselling etc).
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Women)
0141 946 1116, http://bit.ly/2ILitN6
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
Supports young women (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B and other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW
Rape Crisis Scotland
46 Bath Street, Glasgow
G2 1HG
0141 331 4180 (gen enquiries), https://bit.ly/2stYJpm
Monday-Sunday: 6pm-12am;
Helpline: 08088 01 03 02. Free, confidential helpline for anyone, women and men, affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. We can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support. Minicom service for deaf or hard of hearing people (0141 353 3091). Interpreters are available if your first language is not English.
CODES: C, OL, SH
Right There (formerly YPeople)
15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 2JA
0141 565 1200
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones.
Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to:
- Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home;
- Help people become more independent with community-based support;
- Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.
CODES: MH, C, SF, EO, EF, AC, AH
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://bit.ly/1DEgD4k
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-5pm
(drop-in 9.00-12.00);
Monday: 4pm-7pm
(cooking group);
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm
(drop-in);
Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.
CODES: MH, AH, BS, CL, C, FF, F, IT, L, TS
SAY Women Accommodation Project
3rd Floor, 30 Bell St, Glasgow
G1 1LG
0141 552 5803, http://bit.ly/oz6Ua
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-9:30pm;
24-hr emergency on-call service. Support drop-in, helpline and accommodation for women aged 16?25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and are survivors of child sexual abuse, rape or sexual abuse. Step-free with lift access.
CODES: AH, C, MS
Steps to Hope
07949 838666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk/
Monday: 6pm-7pm
Monday Munchies - St Columbus, 14 Johnston Terrace, E14 EH1;
Tuesday & Friday: 5pm-5:30pm
Catering van - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Sunday: 5pm-7pm
Sunday Supper - St Cuthberts, 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP;
Saturday: 10am-1pm
Souper Saturday - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH;
Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless
and those suffering with addiction. Phone-line open all time.
CODES: SF, FF, C, A, OW
Stopover (Four Square)
40 Grove Street, Edinburgh
EH3 8AT
0131 229 8381, http://bit.ly/2dmjii9
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(staffed 24/7);
Stopover provide supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless. Residents can stay for up to 2 years or until suitable housing becomes available. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 229 8381
CODES: AH, AD, BS, C, DA, ET, OL, OW
Wellbeing Service for Young People
171 Wilton Street, Glasgow
G20 6DF
0808 143 2002, https://www.qcha.org.uk/qc-wellbeing/young-people
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
24/7 support for homeless 16–21 year olds.
Referral only via Glasgow City Council: 0141 302 2744 (or 0800 838 502 for out of hours).
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C, ET
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