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
Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)
Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge
UB8 1JP
01895 207777, http://bit.ly/2EZvHos
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5:30pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-7pm;
Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.
CODES: NE, AH, CA, LF, C
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
Marylebone Centre (Church Army)
1-5 Cosway St
NW1 5NR
020 7262 3818, http://bit.ly/1mhvhYf
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-1:30pm
(rough sleepers' drop-in);
Monday: 10:30am-11:30am
(drama);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(M’lebone Proj newsletter);
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(open access; clothing for rough sleepers only);
Tuesday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(healthy eating; kitchen skills);
Wednesday: 8am-9am
(running club);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(Women into Work 1:1; advice);
Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Women into Work group);
Thursday: 9am-3pm
(life coaching 1:1);
Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Westminster Adul Education Service – IT, reading, writing);
Friday: 10am-12pm
(ESOL for beginners) ;
Female-only project. Two hostels with 112 single beds and a day centre with a rough sleepers' drop-in. Activities programme for residents and day centre users. Lift for people with mobility problems to access the day centre.
CODES: BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, L, LS, MS, MD, SH, TS, SF, LF
The Welcome Project
2 St Mary's Road, Ilford
IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283, https://bit.ly/2nJuUza
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-3pm;
Wednesday: 9am-1:30pm
;
Monday: 10am-3pm
(appointments only);
Friday: 9am-3pm;
Drop-in service for homeless people, particularly rough sleepers. Support work, nurse-led clinic, counselling, ESOL & other educational sessions that support independent living. Allotment, gardening, exercise and therapeutic massage also available. Referral through Streetlink only.
CODES: ET, MS, LF
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
020 7928 1677, https://bit.ly/2vPkv9n
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Saturday: 9am-12pm;
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
CODES: MH, BS, CL, F, MS, OL, LF
Turning Point (Overdose Response)
80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow
G5 8BG
0800 652 3757 (9am-5pm), http://bit.ly/1SVE0A0
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(open 24 hours);
Drop-in, needle exchange, advice and assessment. Accommodation and support for people with addiction issues. 24-hour advice, support and assessment. Detox, GP clinics, residential unit, post- residential methadone clinic, abcess and ulcer clinic, well-woman clinic and much more. Also family support centre.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug recovery)
112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow
G5 9NT
0141 948 0092, https://bit.ly/3xer4AX
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24 hour needle exchange & accommodation);
Needle exchange & temp accommodation. 24 hour service for homeless people in crisis because of mental health, drugs or alcohol.
A 12-bed residential unit provides a safe environment to withdraw from a chaotic lifestyle. Average stay is 28–36 days.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SF, AD, AH, FC
Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)
5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
0800 652 3757, http://bit.ly/2qKeiWM
Monday & Friday: 9:15am-4:45pm;
Wednesday: 11am-4:45pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15am-7:45pm;
Drop in open, but with limited service. Drop in to arrange further 1-to-1 support.
Needle Exchange Mon – Fri at the times stated above.
Range of addiction and recovery services open to men and women aged 16 and over who are aware they have a substance misuse problem and would like to start their recovery journey. Other services across Edinburgh available: call freephone number for information.
CODES: A, AC, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
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