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
240 Project
Latimer Community Church, 116 Bramley Road
W10 6SU
0207 0187 540, https://www.240project.org.uk
Monday: 11am-4pm
Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, reading group;
Tuesday: 11am-4pm
Art, acupuncture, clay workshop, music group;
Wednesday: 11am-4pm
Art, portraiture, creative writing;
Thursday: 12am-12am
Times vary. Wellbeing trip.;
Arts and wellbeing focused charity, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with history of homelessness.
Contact us for our current timetable and to find out more. Ring for details or check the timetable (www.240project.org.uk/timetable/). Not step-free.
CODES: AC, F, IT, LF, MD, C, MH
Cardboard Citizens
77a Greenfield Road
E1 6QR
020 7377 8948, http://bit.ly/niiZB
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm;
"theatre at its funniest, blackest, most daring and challenging best" - British Theatre Guide. Workshops at Crisis Skylight and hostels around London. Theatre, dance and music workshops. Individual support for workshop participants. Many online activities.
CODES: AH, AD, CA, C, ET, MD, LF
Core Arts
1 St Barnabas Terrace
E9 6DJ
020 8533 3500, http://bit.ly/w3FwW
Promotes the artistic and creative abilities of people who experience severe and enduring mental health problems. Not free, but accept Direct Payments or Personal Budgets.
Face to face classes are back, go to website for timetable.
CODES: MD, LF
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
Open Cinema (National)
Somerset House, South Wing, Strand
WC2N 1LA
020 3287 8373, https://bit.ly/2KWhbSA
Community cinemas and filmmaking for homeless and excluded people. At venues across UK, Ireland and Finland. Choose films, make films, meet the experts.
CODES: FF, LF
The Choir With No Name (London)
St Columba's Church, Pont St
SW1X 0BD
07772 230744, https://bit.ly/2LLtvWW
Thursday: 6:30pm-9pm;
Choir for people who have experienced homelessness with upcoming gigs around London and further afield. No prior singing experience or talent required! Women particularly welcome. Turn up at rehearsal, or call 07464 928122/ email ryanburke@lookahead.org.uk if you'd like more info.
CODES: FF, MD, LF
Turn a Corner Community Library (Quaker Social Action)
17 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green
E2 9PJ
020 8983 5030, https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/homelessness-housing/turn-corner/how-turn-corner
Community Library
Tuesday: 10:30am-12:30pm
The American Church;
Community Library
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Lincolns Inn field;
Community Library
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
St Giles in the field;
Turn a Corner is a mobile community library for people affected by homelessness in London.
We provide books to everyone for free (no need to return) as well as reading glasses. Seasonal handouts of essential items also available.
CODES: MD, LF, ET
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh
EH8 8DT
0131 209 7700, http://bit.ly/2smRePd
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm;
Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk
CODES: AH, AC, ET, IT, MD, LF
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm
Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.;
Open Monday – Friday
Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm
Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm.
Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.
CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, FC, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, F, MS, AD
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