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.

Central hub connecting teens, young adults, employers, training providers and charities to each other. Their aim is to reduce poverty and increase employment across the UK. Please contact 0203 283 8616.

18+, mixed, beds for 15; dry. Referral via Homeless Action in Barnet (020 8446 8400; admin@togetherinbarnet.org) and agencies in Barnet. No drugs, alcohol, violence, no dogs.

Hot meals every Wednesday and Saturday for homeless and needy people.

Psychological treatment for people 18+ with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in North London.

Treasures Foundation helps female ex-offenders and former addicts with a home and support. By referral only – please contact your key worker. "We provide housing each day, every day". Open 24-7 email: mandy@treasuresfoundation.org

Delicious hot food indoors ? friendly, welcoming, warm people, always willing to help. During the winter months, please ring to find out if there are extra services.

Works to transform the lives of people suffering the effects of homelessness and exclusion in Hillingdon and Hounslow. Provides supported housing; opportunities for learning, training and qualifications; and opportunities to secure a living wage. Literacy and numeracy programmes.

Accommodation and support for single homeless men 16-55 with support needs. 25 per cent of bedspaces are for ex-offenders. Prefer applicants to have a local connection.

Drop-in and advice for rough sleepers. Hot food Mondays, 2-4pm. On Mondays we host with Western Lodge a support café for those who are homeless or in danger of homelessness. Our weekly drop-in service will help individuals with support in housing and winter night shelters. The drop-in will also help you with universal credit applications, health advice and access to a NHS nurse.

Five Loaves Food Bank is by referral from Haringey agencies.

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.

Help for people who are experiencing problems with drug use. Complimentary therapies.

Friendly residential recovery centre. Complete the self-referral form on the website or ask your key worker to help you, and they'll get back to you. As well as a seven-step recovery programme, they have cooking lessons, gym visits, sports afternoons, and help with your CV. One-to-one and group sessions, and support to move on to independent living.

Hot and cold food and drinks (free) with a friendly warm, sympathetic listening ear to all those who are in need.

TERM-TIME only. Phone or email legaladvicecentre@gre.ac.uk for an appointment and you’ll get a reply within 48 hours. Employment, benefits; referrals to Free Representation Unit. Initial and written advice, and form-filling. Not disabled accessible – please phone so adjustments can be made.

Food (light snacks, tea, soup, sandwiches), a change of clothes and somewhere to spend time. Some counselling, advice and information available. Charge of ?1 for food.

Provides a broad range of services for the homeless, vulnerable and excluded of west London. UR4Jobs is a drop-in project for A10 nationals and offers support in Polish, English, Romanian and Russian.

Offers practical and emotional support as well as a healthy meal.

Free helpline: 0800 012 68 67. On your first visit, staff will assess your problems so the right specialist help can be arranged.

Free soup, sandwiches and beverages in a relaxed atmosphere. The church aims to show the love of Jesus in practical ways to the homeless and anyone needing help and encouragement.

Free sight tests and spectacles.

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.