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

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

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

Crisis Skylight (London)

66 Commercial Street E1 6LT
0300 636 1967, https://bit.ly/2ONznwO
Monday-Thursday: 9am-8pm; Saturday-Sunday: 11am-5pm; Friday: 9am-6pm; Monday-Friday: 4pm-5pm (wellbeing drop-in with the mental health team); Workshop programme (huge range of activities!) from the website. Additional support available regarding employment (inc. specialist service for E Europeans), housing, mental health and well-being, and from the progression team. CODES: MH, ET, SF

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

Lifeline Basis Substance Misuse Service

Royal Arsenal Medical Centre, 21 Arsenal Way, Woolwich SE16 6TE
020 3696 2640, http://bit.ly/2cTPyce
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm (later by appointment); A unique, free and confidential substance misuse service in Greenwich. They work with those using cannabis; cocaine and party drugs; new psychoactive substances (NPS, formerly 'legal highs') and party drugs; steroids; alcohol (non-dependent); and 'chemsex'. Good inks to local social enterprises which offer training, volunteering and employment. CODES: A, AC, DW, OL, OW, SF, LF, ET

SHP - Camden Recovery Service, Islington Aftercare & Haringey ETE Service

The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square NW1 9XB
020 7520 8682, http://bit.ly/2PfKGP3
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Supports borough residents who have experienced substance use treatment or are in recovery into education, training and employment. CODES: AH, ET, SF

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

Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (WCDAS)

St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, Battersea SW11 1SW
020 8812 4120, http://bit.ly/2IrIDXI
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-4:30pm; Wednesday: 1pm-7pm; A consortium between SLaM NHS Foundation Trust, Addaction and St Mungo's which provides specialist treatment for Wandsworth adults affected by drug and/or alcohol issues. CODES: MH, A, DW, ET, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, SF

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

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 Big Issue (Edinburgh)

31 Queensferry Street, Edinburgh EH2 4QS
0131 467 4701, https://www.bigissue.com
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm; Monday: 7:30am-3pm; Offers a self-employment opportunity to anyone who is facing poverty or homelessness. Staff may be on outreach but can be reached by phone. CODES: SF

The Big Issue (Glasgow)

43 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 1HW
0141 553 0924, https://www.bigissue.com
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-3:30pm; Monday: 7:30am-3pm; Offers a self-employment opportunity to anyone who is facing poverty or homelessness. Staff may be on outreach but can be reached by phone. CODES: SF

The Salvation Army (East Adam Street)

1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh EH8 9TF
0131 667 4313, http://bit.ly/2JCw9eW
Friday: 12:30pm-12:30pm (fortnightly lunch club); Wednesday: 7pm-9:15pm (choir & band practice); Thursday: 10am-1pm (debt & employability drop-in); Friendly church. Weekly job club and fortnightly lunch club - call for details. CODES: AH, A, BA, CL, ET, FF, F, SF

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