the Pavement magazine - services for the UK's rough sleepers and homeless people

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

Ashiana Network

Oceanair House, 750-760 High Road E11 3BB

020 8539 0427, http://bit.ly/1lBGCaq

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm (closed midday-1pm); Ashiana provides advice, support and safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women experiencing domestic violence. In an emergency, please call 999. CODES: AH, AD, C, OW

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

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

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

Thames Reach (Employment Academy)

29 Peckham Road SE5 8UA

020 7702 4260, http://bit.ly/1CHIXoC

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm; Supports homeless, vulnerable and isolated men and women through a range of services, activities and accommodation projects. Their aim is for the people they help to have decent homes, supportive relationships and fulfilling lives. Phone or email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info. CODES: MH, AH, CA, ET, IT, OL, OW, TS