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

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

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

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

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

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