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
Alone in London (Depaul)
Endeavour Centre, Sherborne House, 34 Decima Street
SE1 4QQ
020 7278 4224, http://bit.ly/VuJ5n9
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Supports young people, 16-25-years-old, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop the skills and resources they need to secure sustainable and safe accommodation and to fulfil their potential. Free housing advice, family mediation and counselling services for people aged 11 to 25 - you can refer yourself or get your key worker to do it. Call 0207 939 1220 in office hours.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, CA, C, ET
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
Baron's Court Project
69 Talgarth Road
W14 9DD
020 7603 5232, http://bit.ly/QCjsF
Monday-Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
(drop-in, showers/laundry and café);
Friday: 12pm-2pm
(women's group);
Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm
(Green Palm Club for isolated black and minority ethnic people);
Thursday: 2pm-5pm
(life skills);
Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-1:30pm
(advocacy);
Friendly drop-in where people who are vulnerable through homelessness or mental health problems can socialise, find support and access services. One-to-one advice (Tue & Thu).
CODES: AD, IT, LF
Bringing Unity Back Into the Community (BUBIC)
1st Fl, 9 Bruce Grove, Tottenham
N17 6RA
020 8808 6550, http://bit.ly/2I9zBxc
Community organisation set up by ex-drug users who work with drug users, ex-drug users, their family and friends in Haringey. Support for any kind of drug use, with a focus on helping crack users become free of addiction. Community cafe and regular events. Self- or agency-referral. One-to-one and peer support. Youth project. Referrals where required. Call for details.
CODES: OL, DW, F, AD
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
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
CARIS Islington Churches Cold Weather Shelter
The Annexe, St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park
N4 3AG
020 7281 5200, http://bit.ly/1L1wPnp
Free night shelter, food, showers and a safe place to sleep. Phone after completing and emailing a 1-page registration form to info@carisislington.org. 15 guests; 18+, dry. Opens in January; dates and times to be confirmed.
CODES: AD, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, IT, L, OL
CAYSH
Croydon Turnaround Centre, 2 Whitgift Street, Croydon
CR0 1FL
0208 683 0227, http://bit.ly/VoDrGB
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
(under 21s)
;
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:45pm
(22+, Taberner House);
Advice service for people aged 14-25 (including housing advice) at the Turnaround Centre - no appointment necessary. If you are 22 or older, visit Taberner House.
CODES: AH, AD, C
Centrepoint
Central House, 25 Camperdown Street
E1 8DZ
0808 800 0661, https://centrepoint.org.uk/youth-homelessness/get-help-now/
A Freephone helpline available providing housing advice plus advice via email and live chat (website) for young people 25 and under across England.
We are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Unfortunately, we don’t have direct access to accommodation. But we can explain to young people what their housing rights are, signpost them to services in their area that can support them and help them develop a plan of their next steps.
CODES: AH, AD, A, C
East European Advice Centre
Room 18, The Polish Centre, 238-246 King Street
W6 9LP
020 8741 1288, http://bit.ly/1qCIihS
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm
(advice line - 0800 121 4226);
Free advice & casework to E European migrants in W London boroughs: homelessness prevention & casework, employment rights campaign, settled status. Services in English & Polish; & in Romanian, Bulgarian, Lithuanian & Hungarian with notice. Please ring first.
CODES: AH, AD, OW, LA
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
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
Greenlight Medical Van
Hillsong Church London, PO Box 29971, Putney
SW6 2WX
020 7384 9200, http://bit.ly/Kdu1mJ
Wednesday: 7:30pm-10pm
(alt weeks, nr Tottenham Ct Rd station and NLAH, N16);
Thursday: 7:30pm-10pm
(outreach with Pilion Trust nr Old Street and Angel stations);
Monday: 7pm-9:30pm
(alt weeks The Upper Room, W12 and Streetlytes, W12);
Sunday: 11:30am-4:30pm
(nr Tottenham Court Rd station);
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(alt weeks, St Andrew’s, Fulham);
Tuesday: 7pm-10pm
(The Passage Hostel, then Buckingham Gate) ;
Mobile, church-funded and volunteer-led project that offers wound care, blood pressure and heart rate checks etc, advice and signposting services to London's rough sleepers.
CODES: AD, MS
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
Groundswell Homeless Health Peer Advocacy
Canterbury Court, 1-3 Brixton Road
SW9 6DE
020 7725 2851, 02077252851, http://bit.ly/XH0of
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments for peer support);
Peer Advocates with personal experience of homelessness support homeless people to access healthcare. Peer advocates support clients with health/mental health appointments and with getting support from community mental health teams, social services, therapy-based services etc. Also support clients with a dual diagnosis of mental health and drug & alcohol issues.
CODES: MH, AD, ET, OW
Hackney Migrant Centre
St Mary's New Church Rooms, Spenley Walk, Stoke Newington Church Street
N16 9ES
07504332706, http://bit.ly/1DEJqd9
Wednesday: 10am-4pm;
Free immigration advice & support for refugees & migrants. Arrive early with documents or paperwork (40 visitors only). info@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
CODES: AH, AD, LA
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
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
Hestia
Maya House, 134-138 Borough High Street
SE1 1LB
020 7378 3100, https://bit.ly/2CHMP0P
Supports male and female victims of modern slavery to ensure their voices are heard and they get the support they need to rebuild their lives. Wide range of services - check the website for details. Supported housing for vulnerable young people.
CODES: MH, AD, DW, A
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
115 Old Street
EC1V 9RT
020 7553 7470, http://bit.ly/1w4h8qY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-1pm;
Advice & legal help. There may be charges. Ring first. If you have no documentation & would like free legal advice, phone the specialist irregular migrant helpline (020 7553 7470).
CODES: AD, LA
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
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
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
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
OK Rehab
48B Gun Street
E1 6AH
0800 326 5559, https://www.okrehab.org/
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment. Help is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. We also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification.
At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions.
OK Rehab is able to locate addiction treatment that’s tailored to your needs. We work in partnership with over 140 treatment providers across the UK and abroad. When you contact us, you discover a wealth of knowledge about the potential pros and cons of each treatment type for your particular needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help.
Below, we list a variety of ways we are able to assist you or your loved one in seeking out effective addiction treatment:
- An over-the-phone assessment to determine if you require addiction treatment
- Access to over 140+ clinics across the UK and abroad
-Advice relating to outpatient, residential and home detox services
- Access to detox clinics regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)
- Fast access to emergency detox treatment, is appropriate
- Access to professional interventionists across the UK
- Advice by staff members who are themselves in recovery
- Information on both private and statutory funded addiction treatment providers
CODES: AD, C, DW, A
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
Rape Crisis South London/Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
PO Box 383, Croydon
CR9 2AW
0208 683 3311, http://bit.ly/17LXipk
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm
(office);
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm
(helpline, 365 days a year);
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm
helpline, 365 days a year);
Helpline: 0808 802 9999 All woman independent organisation supporting women and girls aged 14+ who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives and who live and/or work in south London. Face-to-face counselling in Croydon, Kingston, Bexley and Southwark, Freephone National Rape Crisis Helpline, advocacy for women/girls who have reported or are considering reporting to the police, and an outreach worker specialising in homelessness and prostitution.
CODES: AD, C, OW
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
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
Stonewall Housing
8 Coppergate House, 10 White’s Row
E1 7NF
020 7359 5767 (advice), http://bit.ly/1B8L98a
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(advice line 020 7359 5767);
Specialist LGBT housing advice and support for people in their own homes or supported housing for young people. Free, confidential housing advice for LGBT people of all ages.
Since Covid-19 advice line Mon-Fri 10am-1pm:
Option 1 advice.
Option 2 advocacy.
Option 3 supported housing.
CODES: AH, AD, LA
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 Unity Project (TUP)
277a Upper Street, New Unity
N1 2TZ
The Unity Project offers completely FREE immigration advice and support.
The Unity Project offers completely FREE support and advice about removing the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) restriction from visas. www.unity-project.org.uk.
If you want free advice, please tell us your name and number here: www.unity-project.org.uk/contact-us - we can call you back (with an interpreter if needed).
The application that we assist with is called a 'Change of Conditions' application - you can read more about it here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-change-of-conditions-of-leave-to-allow-access-to-public-funds-if-your-circumstances-change.
Please note, you need a valid visa in order to make this application.
CODES: AD, LA
VoiceAbility
01223 555800, https://bit.ly/2WIMC5W
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(offices and helplines);
UK-wide network of advocacy and service user involvement groups, which offer a services for those who have mental health needs, learning disabilities, dementia, autistic spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, sensory and communication impairments, substance misuse issues, acquired brain injury, a serious physical illness or a dual diagnosis. Check the website or phone to find your nearest branch.
CODES: AD, A, DW
WDP - Westminster Drug Project
470-474 Harrow Road
W9 3RU
020 7266 6200, http://bit.ly/RfMhd
Monday-Friday: 1pm-5pm
(open access);
Open access services, structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare. Advice about blood-borne viruses. Helpline: 020 7266 6300.
CODES: AH, AD, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, OW
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
Advicenow
Independent website providing up-to-date info on rights & legal issues.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, LA
Childline
0800 11 11, http://bit.ly/1uGX0Gv
Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free.
CODES: MH, AD, C
Frank
0300 123 6600, http://bit.ly/1uGXVH0
Monday-Sunday: 2pm-6pm
(live chat);
Drug advice for young people. Web: www.talktofrank.com; SMS: 82111; email: frank@talktofrank.com.
CODES: AD, C, DW, OL
Marie Curie Support Line
0800 090 2309
Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm
(support line);
Saturday: 11am-5pm
(support line);
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(information and support nurse);
Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation.
CODES: AD, MS
MIND
0300 123 3393, https://www.mind.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm;
Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. info@mind. org.uk
Legal support: 0300 466 6463; legal@mind.org.uk
Helpline and legal line is open Monday – Friday 9am-6pm
CODES: MH, AD, LA
Missing People
116 000, http://bit.ly/1tqkDCn
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
For anyone 18+ who is away from home. Confidential advice, and can help pass a message home and make referrals to other agencies where appropriate. You can text 116 000 even if you have no credit left on your phone, or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.
CODES: AD
My Life, My Choices (St Mungo's)
'My Life, My Choices: telling people what matters to me at the end of my life' will help you discuss your rights and treatment. Where would you like to be cared for? Do you want to appoint someone to speak on your behalf? Answers to some of the questions you may have.
CODES: MS, AD, LA
National Debtline
0808 808 4000, http://bit.ly/14ZXnQ
Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm;
Saturday: 9:30am-1pm;
Fact sheets and information about debt and managing it.
CODES: AD, DA
National Problem Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road
SW5 9BH
020 7381 7722, http://bit.ly/1RW9fIA
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650.
Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
CODES: MH, AD, C, DA
No Panic
0844 967 4848, http://bit.ly/1wMxmBi
Monday-Friday: 10am-10pm;
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, OL
POhWER
0300 456 2370, http://bit.ly/erSpy
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm;
If you have mental health problems or learning disabilities and need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment, get in touch. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025.
CODES: AD, C, MS
Prisoners' Advice Service (PAS)
PO Box 46199, EC1M 4XA
020 7253 3323, http://bit.ly/2whwSgU
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm
;
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm
(advice line, closed 1pm–2pm);
Free legal advice and support to adult prisoners through a telephone advice line, letters clinic and legal outreach sessions.
CODES: AD, LA
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
0808 802 9999, http://bit.ly/yTGhB
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm;
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm;
Basic information so survivors of sexual violence can access the relevant services in England and Wales. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland.
CODES: AD, C, MS, SH, LA
Re-Solv
30a High Street, Stone, Staffordshire ST15 8AW
01785 810762, http://bit.ly/1waO7J5
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-4pm
(helpline - not public holidays);
Information about inhalant abuse (aka sniffing, glue sniffing, tooting and huffing). Outside helpline hours, an answer phone message gives an emergency contact. Good leaflets and sites for children. Phone or email (information@re-solv.org). Works closely with Solve It, who offer an online counselling service (01536 414690).
CODES: AD, C, DW, OL
Release (drug & legal helpline)
020 7324 2989, http://bit.ly/X8VfO
Monday-Friday: 11am-1pm
(drugs helpline - 0845 4500 215)
;
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4pm
(drugs helpline);
Specialist advice on drugs and drugs law. Information on your rights on arrest. Complete the web form, ring or email ask@release.org.uk
Helpline 0845 4500 215 ask@release.org.uk
(open 11am-1pm and 2pm-4pm, Monday-Friday)
CODES: AD, LA
Respond
0808 808 0700, http://bit.ly/moj6B
Thursday: 10am-4pm
(helpline);
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, MS
Rethink
0300 5000 927, http://bit.ly/12LMox
Monday-Friday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm
(helpline);
Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, ET
Royal British Legion
0808 802 8080 , http://bit.ly/1rhCkTP
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm
(contact centres);
Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, call (free from UK landlines and main mobile networks) or use their online resources to find out more.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS
Suicide Bereaved Network
0300 999 0003, http://bit.ly/2YUuwPf
Free support groups (check the online map of groups), counselling and information for people bereaved by someone's suicide.
CODES: C, AD
The Loss Foundation
0300 200 4112, http://bit.ly/30zYRTx
Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you.
CODES: AD, C
The Mix
0808 808 4994, http://bit.ly/2td4si4
Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm
(helpline & webchat) ;
Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (80849) or email via the website.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, LA
Tourettes Action
0300 777 8427, http://bit.ly/WCZpWV
Monday & Tuesday: 6pm-8pm
(leave a message outside these times and they will phone back);
Thursday: 9am-8pm
(leave a message outside these times and they will phone back);
Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis.
CODES: AD, C
Young Minds
Text 85258, https://youngminds.org.uk/find-help/
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges.
Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Advice on Coronavirus too.
CODES: AD, MH, MS
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
020 8772 9900, https://bit.ly/2974vSW
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
CODES: MH, AD, C, OL
AdvoCard
332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
EH6 5BR
0808 196 3525, http://bit.ly/12gkeX
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
All our services are still open to accept referrals for advocacy support. Independent individual and collective advocacy services for people with mental health problems in Edinburgh.
Text: 07920 207 564
CODES: MH, AD, SF
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 Cyrenians
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 475 2354, http://bit.ly/2cw4RGH
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm;
Advice, information and support phone helpline for people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or struggling with addiction. Not a drop-in service - appointments by referral.
CODES: AD, DW, ET, OL, LA
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
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, http://bit.ly/2gCohLQ
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am
(Free breakfast);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm
(Free lunch);
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm
(Free Lunch);
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
CODES: AH, AD, B, BA, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, F, FC, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, EO
Move On (Glasgow)
4th Floor, 24 St Enoch Sq, Glasgow
G1 4DB
0141 221 2272, http://bit.ly/2ZnHpRA
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
;
Enables homeless people to develop the skills and tools they need to reach their own long-term solutions. Majority of services for young people, but there are some services available for everyone - phone first to arrange appointment.
CODES: AH, AD, ET, OW
Niddry St Wellbeing Centre (Salvation Army)
25 Niddry Street, Edinburgh
EH1 1LG
0131 523 1060, https://bit.ly/31J2IyL
Monday-Friday: 10am-11:15am;
Monday-Friday: 11:30am-12:45pm;
Cafe space, various activities, shower facilities, one-to-one support, psychosocial group, crisis intervention.
Café: Mon-Fri: 10am-11:15, 11:30-12:45 – usually open all day – limited numbers due to Covid
Mon – Women’s group 1:15
Tues – Men’s group 1:15
Wed – Café clinic, access to GP 2pm
Thurs – Psychosocial group 1:15
Fri – Arty Farty Fridays 1:15
Access to 1-to-1 support 10am-12:45
Needle exchange – all day access Mon-Fri
CODES: AD, BA, BS, BE, CL, FF, F, L, MS
Shakti Women's Aid
Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 475 2399, http://bit.ly/13d5lf
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-4pm;
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm;
Support and information to Black Minority Ethnic women, children and young people experiencing and/or fleeing domestic abuse. 24hr domestic abuse helpline: 0800 027 1234
CODES: AD, OL, SF
Shelter Scotland - Edinburgh Community Hub
Scotiabank House, 6 South Charlotte St, Edinburgh
EH2 4AW
0808 800 4444, http://Shelterscotland.org/edinburgh
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/edinburgh for times.
CODES: AH, AD, OL, TS, LA
Simon Community Scotland ACCESS HUB (Glasgow)
389 Argyle Street, Glasgow
G2 8LR
0141 552 4164, https://www.simonscotland.org/
Drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more.
You can also call our Helplines (Open 24hrs. Free from landlines) on 0800 027 7466 (Glasgow) or 0808 178 2323 (Edinburgh).
CODES: AH, MS, TS, MH, AD, DW, OW, OL
Street Legal
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 344 0825, http://bit.ly/2MQHRGC
Free legal advice and support to young people (up to the age of 26) who are either experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh.
CODES: LA, AD, ET, AH
Streetwork Crisis Centre
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 557 6055, https://www.streetwork.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 7am-8pm
(drop-in);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
(drop-in);
Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, CA, DA, IT, L, LS, MS, OL, OW, SF, AD, C, FF, TS
The Access Place
The Access Place, 6 South Gray's Close, Edinburgh
EH1 1TQ
0131 529 5015
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
Housing and social care service for those who have found themselves on the streets. Specialist GP practice providing a wide range of primary healthcare for people who may be having trouble registering with a GP who are homeless or have additional support needs such as issues with drugs and/or alcohol. (Colocated with project partners, Housing and Social Work.)
Please note, we open at 10am on Tuesday
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BA, MS, OL
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
University of Strathclyde Law Clinic
Room 844, Graham Hill Building, 40 George Street, Glasgow
G1 1BA
014 1548 5995, https://bit.ly/17hIu1O
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
;
Monday: 6pm-7:30pm
(drop-in 3rd wk of month);
Wednesday: 6pm-7:30pm
(drop-in 1st wk of month);
Legal advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for people who need assistance. Please phone to make sure you are eligible for support.
CODES: AD, BA, TS, LA
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