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
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday-Friday: 9am-12pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Thursday: 2:30pm-6pm
(refreshments, Damien Centre, 3-5 Church Rd, Acton);
Call for the times of their wide range of services.
Emmaus House provides hot lunches during the week and every other weekend. It's also where clients can shower, pick up clothes and household items. Free professional services are on offer by appointment.
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, CL, C, DT, DW, F, FC, MS
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) Hounslow
Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow
TW3 1LD
020 8538 1150, https://bit.ly/2FON7UB
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Helps people in Hounslow break a cycle of addiction to heroin, cocaine, new psychoactive substance, alcohol etc. You can self-refer in person or contact them by phone, or get your key worker to make a referral on your behalf. Phone for times of services.
CODES: A, DW
Antidote Services (London Friend)
London Friend, 86 Caledonian Road
N1 9DN
020 7833 1674, http://bit.ly/2IsCP05
Was an LGBT+ drop in pre-Covid-19. Drug and alcohol service targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.
Antidote hosts Drop-in clinics in-person on Monday 11am to 1pm and online Thursday 6pm to 8pm.
For support email counselling@londonfriend.org.uk; antidote@londonfriend.org.uk
Also drug and alcohol services targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. See website for latest contact information.
CODES: A, C, DW, SH
ASLAN (All Souls Local Action Network)
c/o All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street
W1T 6QG
020 7580 3522, http://bit.ly/K90HTT
Saturday: 5:30am-7:45am
(tea run: 5.45-6.15 Tavistock St; 6.15-6.45 Savoy Pl; 7-7.45 King William IV St; All Souls Ch 6.30-8.30);
Saturday: 9am-12pm
(day centre at Webber St. Breakfast, bible group, ESOL, photography & art. Showers & clothes for ticket holders. Tickets from Webber St on Mondays);
Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm
(Entertainment - invites via tea run or welcome desk at All Souls.;
Organisation that participates in the Westminster Churches Winter Shelter (referral only). Films, coach trips, clothes store and bible group Saturdays at 6.30pm. Invites via the tea run or welcome desk at All Souls Langham Pl. If you need step-free access, a volunteer will let you in via Cleveland St entrance. Email: info@allsouls.org
CODES: AC, CL, DW, ET, FF, F, LF
Barka UK (Reconnections Project)
07440 429 760, http://bit.ly/1r1LCpo
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm
(helpline – Polish, Russian, Romanian and English);
Offers Eastern European rough sleepers the opportunity to return home. Help with obtaining passports & transportation. Also information on employment, benefits, NI, the law, organisations supporting CEE migrants. Information on CEE Alcoholics Anonymous & Narcotics Anonymous groups. The helpline (0800 171 2926) is provided in Polish & English.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CA, DW, OL, LA
Barnet Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
Ground Floor, Dennis Scott Unit, Edgware Community Hospital
HA8 0AD
0300 303 3169, https://bit.ly/2Vq62eI
Support for young people affected by drug or alcohol problems. Psychosocial Interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, pharmacological treatment, one to one and group work. Personalised services, and they can come and meet you at a place which suits you. Phone to find out more.
CODES: A, C, DW
Brent Recovery Day Programme
Willesden Centre for Health, Harlesden Road
NW10 3RY
0300 303 4611 (free), http://bit.ly/31zZKNc
Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm;
The Programme provides recovery treatment for people (18+) with addiction problems in Brent to help them get back to a clean and sober life, free from addiction. It runs 6 days a week for 12 weeks, and the team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses and psychologists, as well as volunteers and peer mentors. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 107 1754. Get your support worker to complete the referral form (info.brent@wdp.org.uk). Women-only groups available.
CODES: NE, DW, A, SH, C, CA, ET
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
Camden Routes off The Streets (CGL)
6-8 Greenland Street
NW1 0ND
0207 846 3535, https://bit.ly/1CHIXoC
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm;
For single homeless people.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BS, DW, FC, L, 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
Carpenters Café
Carpenters Estate Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk (enter from Carpenters Rd), Stratford
E15 2JL
07932 661 089, http://bit.ly/2jSgnhK
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(food, drinks, clothes, books, toiletries, showers);
Aims "To show the love of Christ in practical ways to the homeless, elderly and anyone needing a helping hand, and to encourage and support the homeless into making better life choices".
CODES: BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, F, SF
CGL - Camden Community Drugs Service (Camden)
184 Royal College Street, Camden Town
NW1 9NN
020 7485 2722, http://bit.ly/2k0nWVR
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Monday & Thursday: 9:30am-8pm;
Flexible, confidential treatment and support for adults in Camden with substance use issues. Drop in, phone or email camden.cdts@cri.cjsm.net for an appointment.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, LA
CGL - New Direction
410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
SE13 6LJ
020 8314 5566, http://bit.ly/2j5vOpq
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(open access);
Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Self-referral/open access;
Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk
Support for families and carers is available.
Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: A, C, DW, ET, MS, NE, OW
Clean Break
2 Patshull Road
NW5 2LB
020 7482 8600, http://bit.ly/6kVZI
Monday: 11am-1pm
(health and wellbeing);
Inspirational theatre company working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. Free courses in acting, writing, singing and recording. The Women's Space will be for women offenders and women at risk of offending due to drug or alcohol use or mental health needs.
CODES: MH, A, DW, ET, MD, C, MS
Crisis Christmas
66 Commercial Street
E1 6LT
0300 636 1967, http://bit.ly/SZPRH
Winter shelter/Crisis at Christmas:
23 December to 29 December
Monday: 11am-9pm;
Tuesday-Sunday: 9am-9pm;
Crisis at Christmas provides food, good cheer and great company. Take part in fun and relaxing activities and get one-to-one advice to find your way out of homelessness.
Day Centre addresses (23 – 29 December only: North London Day Centre (Westminster Kingsway College, 211 Grays Inn Row, WC1X 8RA), East London Day Centre (The City Academy, Hackney, Homerton Row, E9 6EA), West London Day Centre (Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, W10 6EX), South London Centre (City of London Academy, Lynton Road, SE1 5LA), and Croydon Centre (Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, CR0 2TB).
CODES: AH, AD, BS, BE, CL, DT, ET, FF, IT, OL, LF, FC, MH, MS, MD, DW, LA, F, A, TS
Crystal Meth Anonymous UK
To find a meeting, visit the website or email info@crystalmeth.org.uk.
CODES: DW
Evolve Housing & Support
9 Akabusi Close, Croydon, Greater London
CR0 6YL
020 8662 1171, http://bit.ly/1Jyvtkw
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Accommodation for 10 people aged 21-69 who have experienced alcohol- and/or drug-related problems, and are currently dry/clean and wish to remain so. Priority to applicants from Croydon. Referral only.
CODES: A, C, DW
Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)
Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon
SW19 3JR
07843 280 419, http://bit.ly/1KW4rQ3
Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm;
Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.
CODES: AH, AD, A, BA, BS, CL, C, DW, F, L, OL, LF
Fusion Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
Station Road Centre, Station Road, Barkingside
IG6 1NB
020 8708 7801, http://bit.ly/2UFP0gx
Confidential service for young people with drug or alcohol issues. Psychosocial interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, one-to-one keyworking, trauma counselling and structured group work. Phone to find out how they can help.
CODES: A, C, DW
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre
4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, Soho
W1D 3HZ
020 7437 9360, http://bit.ly/OEr5R
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-12:30pm
(doctor);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(doctor);
Monday & Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(drugs, alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday: 10am-12pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Tuesday: 2pm-4:30pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Friday: 9am-12:30pm
(podiatry);
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-5pm
(dental service);
Monday
GP & Nurse: bookable clinics from 10am
GP: walk-in clinic, Nurse: bookable clinic from 2pm
Tuesday
GP & Nurse: bookable from 11:30am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Wednesday
Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Thursday
GP: walk-in, Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP & Nurse: Bookable from 2pm
Friday
Nurse: Walk-in from 10am
GP & Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, FC, MS
Hackney Recovery Service
110 Mare Street
E8 3SG
0300 303 2611, https://bit.ly/2WQVaXP
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street);
Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669.
CODES: ET, CA, AH, BA, C, DW, NE
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
Health E1
9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East
E1 6PU
020 7247 0090, http://bit.ly/1rEyV67
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(clinics start at 9am and 2pm);
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(drop-in mental health clinic);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(substance misuse drop-in);
Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.
CODES: MH, BA, DW, MS, NE, SH
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
HYPE – Hounslow Young People Engaged
Montague Hall, Montague Road, Hounslow
TW3 1LD
020 8538 1150, https://bit.ly/2FfVrNW
Free, confidential service for young people in Hounslow who are experiencing problems associated with the use of drink or drugs (cannabis, alcohol, heroin, cocaine and new psychoactive substances etc). You can self-refer (cnw-tr.hype@nhs.net).
CODES: DW, A
Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS )
50 Isledon Road
N7 7LD
020 7527 5099
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
A free, confidential service which offers one-to-one counselling, advice and information for drug and alcohol issues to young people in Islington up to the age of 21. Also offers group work, staff training and drug education, all free of charge. Please ring 0207 5275099 for more information or to make an appointment. Referrals can also be made over the phone or emailed to drugs@islington.gov.uk.
CODES: AD, A, DW, OW
Kairos Community Trust
235 Valley Road
SW16 2AF
020 7277 6264, http://bit.ly/1q4UeuM
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
The Trust provides this abstinence-support hostel, plus three treatment services and a network of supported sober-living move-on houses across six London boroughs for single homeless people 18+ with drug and alcohol dependency who are committed to becoming clean and dry, and have low support needs. If no vacancies, placed on waiting list. Will help with claiming benefits, and getting ID and funding.
CODES: AD, A, BA, DW
Lambeth Drug & Alcohol Consortium
Lorraine Hewitt House, 12-14 Brighton Terrace, Brixton
SW9 8DG
0203 228 1500, https://bit.ly/2TNZbhS
Community detox from drugs and alcohol, plus in-patient detox if appropriate for Lambeth people 18+. Free confidential service to all Lambeth residents aged 18 years and over
CODES: NE, A, DW, BA, TS, OL, EO
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
London Irish Centre
50-52 Camden Square
NW1 9XB
020 7916 2222, http://bit.ly/1rvaGm0
Has been providing welfare services, and social and cultural events for over 50 years. Ring for service times.
CODES: AH, A, BA, CL, C, DW, ET, MD
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton Street
NW1 1JR
020 7388 5560, http://bit.ly/TgoIt
Monday: 2pm-3:30pm
(alcohol support);
Monday-Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm
(showers, laundry, breakfast & lunch;10.30am-1pm advice);
Day centre
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-1pm;
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:30pm-3pm;
For young (16-24) homeless people. Free lunch. Women-only groups. Mental health, life skills & advice, and employment/resettlement support. Sex worker project. Street outreach. Refugee worker. 7-day drop-in provision. First-time visitors should arrive outside the centre at 10.00am to make an appointment with the Advice team. Support with referrals into winter night shelters. Our day centre is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:30am and 3.30pm.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, BA, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, FF, IT, LF, MS, OL, OW
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
Praed Street Project
c/o Jefferiss Wing, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street
W2 1NY
020 3312 6629, http://bit.ly/30y6w4T
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-6:30pm;
Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
Wednesday: 12pm-4pm;
Outreach for women who work in the sex industry, on the streets and in working flats. Clinic-based STD services Monday to Friday. Advice on sexual health, support and info on sex work, the law, drugs, housing, HIV, self-defence/ safety, and to meet other women. Drop in or phone. Clinics by appointment. Outreach at your flat or sauna: 020 3312 1549.
CODES: DW, MS, LA
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
Monday: 10am-11:30am
(men's group);
Monday: 2pm-3pm
(yoga);
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(homeopathy);
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(relaxation skills);
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(women's group);
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
(peer support, addictions);
Thursday: 11am-1pm
(art & wellbeing);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(self-harming support group);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(mental health drop-in);
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
CODES: MH, AC, BA, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, F, IT, NE
Quaker Homeless Action/Quaker Open Christmas
Admin: PO Box 7105, Poole, Dorset BH15 4DQ, Winter shelter: The American Church, 79A Tottenham Court Road,
W1T 4TD
07833 123155, http://bit.ly/2gxLOOX
Winter Shelter:
23 December to 30 December
Monday: 3pm-9am;
Tuesday-Monday: 9am-9am
Open 24 hours. 3pm on 23 December until 10am on 30th December. There will be hot food and drinks, clothing, entertainment, mobile library, hairdressers, a food bank, showers, and all sorts of other services and resources available.;
Monday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(mobile library, 3rd week of month, Manna Centre);
Tuesday: 7pm-7:30pm
(mobile library, alt. weeks at Lincoln’s Inn Fields);
Saturday: 10am-4pm
(mobile library: The Passage, 10am–10.30am; The American Church, 11.15am–12pm; St Giles in the Fields, 2pm–4pm);
Quaker Homeless Action runs mobile libraries. The Christmas Shelter (24 beds, dry) provides breakfast and supper for up to 75. It closes at 10pm except for those who have been given a bed. Self referrals and referrals from Islington Outreach Forum agencies (inc. Islington DAAT, Whitaker Centre, Pilion Trust, New Horizon, Focus and Angel Drug Services) or others that can provide ongoing support. Phone to check vacancies.
CODES: AH, AD, A, AC, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, FC, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, LF
Recovery Intervention Service Ealing-Southall (RISE)
Saluja Clinic, 36A Northcote Avenue, Southall
UB1 2AY
020 8843 5900, http://bit.ly/2X7sZ6C
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-5pm;
Thursday: 9am-7pm;
Free and confidential service for people in Ealing provides assessment and short-term treatment, and helps individuals to access other support services. Helps people break a cycle of addiction to heroin, cocaine and new psychoactive substance, and alcohol. Specialist health care interventions, talking therapies, medication, community or residential detox and rehab. Get your key worker to refer you.
CODES: A, DW, C
Redbridge Assessment Centre
16 York Road, Ilford
IG1 3AD
020 8911 7470, http://bit.ly/1KXpqBX
Sunday-Thursday: 7:30am-8:45am;
Friday & Saturday: 7:30pm-9:15am;
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
(office hours);
Services only for people staying at the shelter. Some classes for residents and ex-residents only - ring first. Referral only from Redbridge Housing Team.
CODES: AH, A, AC, BS, BE, CL, DW, ET, F, IT, LS, MS, LF
Remar Association UK
847 High Road, Leytonstone
E11 1HH
020 8539 0452, http://bit.ly/1yn5bZ8
Wednesday: 7:30pm-8:30pm
(William IV St, Strand - hot drinks, biscuits and sandwiches);
Offers assistance for free to disadvantaged people and individuals suffering from drug or alcoholic addiction. 24-hour helpline: 0791 758 5056
CODES: A, DW, FF
Reset Outreach and Referral Service @ Providence Row
82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
0800 802 1860, 020 7375 0020, https://www.providencerow.org.uk/pages/12-support-with-drug-and-alcohol-problems
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4pm
Needle exchange and harm min;
Reset Outreach and Referral Service offers linkage to substance misuse treatment, training and education about drugs and overdose and a harm reduction programme which provides one on one advice and supplies to people who use various substances, from opioids to performance enhancing drugs (steroids) to hormones. Call 0800 802 1860 for more info.
CODES: NE, A, DW, SH, OW
SPEAR
89 Heath Road, Twickenham
TW1 4AW
0208 288 6506, http://bit.ly/1Oa6uYh
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Since 1987, SPEAR has offered services to thousands of homeless and vulnerable people in and around Richmond, successfully transforming lives and supporting many of their service users to the point that they have achieved total independence.
CODES: AH, A, BA, DW, OW, TS
Spires Centre
8 Tooting Bec Gardens
SW16 1RB
020 8696 0943, http://bit.ly/FrCQf
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9am-10:30am
(rough sleepers);
Tuesday: 10:30am-2pm
(drop-in);
Wednesday: 10am-12pm
(rough sleepers only);
Thursday: 9am-1pm
(rough sleepers only);
Monday & Friday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(women's space);
Drop-in, food, showers, clothing, resettlement advice, drug & alcohol support, health advice, medical and optician services and much more! Please contact Spires for adult education info and times.
CODES: AH, MS, A, DW
St Luke's Service - Barking & Dagenham (CGL)
St Lukes, Dagenham Road
RM10 7UP
020 8507 8668 / 020 8594 8504, http://bit.ly/2sveUVH
Monday: 10am-12am
(appointments 5–7pm);
Tuesday & Friday: 2pm-4pm;
Thursday: 5pm-7pm
(appointments);
Counselling, support and information for drug users aged 19+. Group work. Complementary therapies. Drop in or phone, or refer yourself at stlukes@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: C, DW, MS
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
Streetlytes
Dalgarno Community Center, 1 Webb Close, London
W10 5QB
020 7603 7956, http://bit.ly/H7fcs
Monday: 6pm-9pm
(drop-in, St Stephen’s Church, 1 Coverdale Rd, W12 8JJ);
Free hot meal, friendship and donated items. Open-ccess to anyone who is homeless or vulnerably housed, or who can't afford to pay for both food and housing.
CODES: AH, AD, A, BE, CL, DW, FF, OL, OW
Subwize Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service
The Vibe, 195-211 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham
RM8 2UT
0300 303 4613, http://bit.ly/2DlaOU5
Confidential service for people under 21 with drug and alcohol issues. psychosocial interventions to encourage behavioural change and emotional change, one-to-one keyworking, trauma counselling and structured group work. Phone and find out how they can help you.
CODES: C, A, DW
Thames Reach (Camden Spectrum)
Camden Spectrum, 6-8 Greenland Street
NW1 0ND
020 7267 4937, http://bit.ly/KMJ1uF
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-7pm;
Thames Reach is a London-based charity helping homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Its vision is to end street homelessness. Email CamdenSpectrum@thamesreach.org.uk
CODES: AH, A, AC, BS, CL, DW, FF, IT, MS, OL, TS, LF
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
The Doctor Hickey Surgery
Cardinal Hume Centre, 3 Arneway Street, Horseferry Road
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 8593, https://bit.ly/2MjVPjL
Monday-Friday: 10am-12:30pm;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4pm;
Wide range of medical and mental health services for people who are roofless, in hotels and hostels, squats and refuges, as well as shelters. In a serious emergency out of hours, phone 999.
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, FC, MS, SH
The Greenhouse
19 Tudor Road
E9 7SN
020 8510 4490, http://www.online-consult.co.uk/org/the-greenhouse-practice
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(drop-in) ;
Thursday: 10am-1pm
(drop-in for homeless E Europeans in Hackney);
Health services for men and women who are sleeping rough, have a drug or alcohol problem, poor mental health, or who are simply struggling to keep a roof over their head in Hackney. Medical services include registering with a doctor and TB screening. Specific advice for Eastern Europeans, including translation services. Step-free entrance, with a lift to access other floors.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, DA, DW, NE, OL, LA, SF
The Harbour
Community Link Team, 245 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
SW9 8RR
0207 095 1980, http://bit.ly/2S8nzrb
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm;
Tuesday: 9:30am-1pm;
One-to-one and group recovery support. Yoga/mindfulness, complementary therapies and support to access psychological services. Training, employment support. Cafe-style drop-in.
CODES: TS, OL, DW, A, LF, ET, IT, C, BA
The Nehemiah Project
47 Tooting Bec Gardens, Streatham
SW16 1RF
020 8773 7417, http://bit.ly/cXgwxb
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Nehemiah runs a residential recovery programme for men with a history of addiction; it is abstinence-based and the three-month therapeutic course is compulsory. Enquiries 020 8773 7417, option 1, or email referrals@tnp.org.uk
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, ET, EO
The Passage
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place
SW1P 1NL
020 7592 1850, https://bit.ly/1ytlkND
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(for rough sleepers);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
(lunch);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-6pm
(appointments);
Monday-Friday: 4:30pm-6pm
(verified rough sleepers);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-12pm;
Opening hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Closed between 12 and 1pm for essential cleaning.
For people aged 25+.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BA, CA, CL, DW, ET, F, FC, IT, MS, TS
The Pilion Trust
60 Lough Rd , 39-41 North Road
N7 8FE
020 7700 2498, http://bit.ly/2tpTGFb
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm;
Sunday: 2pm-5pm
(outreach worker available at Margins, Union Chapel);
Works with people who have been affected by drugs, alcohol and mental health.
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, OL, OW
The Tab
Shoreditch Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3 Godfrey Place
E2 7NT
020 7739 3076, http://bit.ly/1zLUArx
Friday: 9am-12pm;
Offers support and friendship to people experiencing homelessness, and alcohol and drug addiction.
CODES: DW, F
Turning Point South Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service
32a Wardour Street, Soho
W1D 6QR
020 7437 3523, https://bit.ly/1l27B9K
Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4:30pm;
Help for people who are experiencing problems with drug use. Complimentary therapies.
CODES: MH, C, DW, NE, OL
U-Turn Recovery Project
299 Brockley Road
SE4 2SA
020 8694 6125, https://bit.ly/2OJK2sY
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.
CODES: A, DW, CA, LF, AH, BS
Veterans Aid
40 Buckingham Palace Road, Victoria
SW1W 0RE
020 7828 2468, http://bit.ly/1qnjco6
Monday-Thursday: 8:30am-3:30pm
(helpline);
Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm;
Free helpline: 0800 012 68 67. On your first visit, staff will assess your problems so the right specialist help can be arranged.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, BA, CA, CL, C, DW, ET, MS, OL, OW, 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
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
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
Whitechapel Mission
212 Whitechapel Road
E1 1BJ
020 7247 8280, http://bit.ly/mDSOe
: 6am-11am
The Mission daycentre. Free breakfast 8-10am.;
The Mission daycentre is open Mon-Sun from 6am.
Free breakfast 8-10am. We have take-away food parcels and clothing parcels.
Men’s showers, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Men’s Clothing, 7am-10am Mon-Fri
Women’s showers, 6am-10am Mon-Fri
Advice centre, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
Computer suite, 8am-3pm Mon-Fri
CODES: AH, A, B, BA, BS, BE, CL, C, DA, DW, F, IT, MS, OL, TS
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