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
Ackee Housing Project
6-8 Palatine Road
N16 8SX
020 7254 5159
Monday-Friday: 10am-4:30pm;
For single homeless black women (17-25) with low support needs and a local connection to Haringey. Please phone first.
Akwaaba
Princess May Primary School, Barrett's Grove Entrance (off Stoke Newington Road)
N16 8AJ
07516 675995 (Sunday pm), http://bit.ly/1cgr5Jd
Sunday: 2pm-6pm;
Social drop-in service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. Hot meal, games, books, ESOL conversation classes and other activities.
CODES: ET, F, LF
Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre
Bays 4 and 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road
W10 5PL
020 8969 2292, http://bit.ly/1z7fSPS
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Friday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in);
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
1st Sunday of month - drop-in for isolated Arabic-speaking men aged 55+);
Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families on benefits, housing, homelessness, domestic violence, health and mental health. For mental health support in Arabic, please book in advance. Outreach support to the elderly. ESOL classes with free creche for women returners. Some projects are borough-restricted, so contact them for more information.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS
AMURT
3A Cazenove Road, Stoke Newington
N16 6PA
0208 806 4250, http://bit.ly/1wZGBhA
Thursday: 6:30pm-7:30pm
(Lincoln’s Inn Fields) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Thursday: 12:30pm-1:30pm
(Mildmay Community Centre) Pre-packed Hot Meals and Healthy Energy Snacks;
Serving free hot vegan meals every Thursday from the Mildmay Community Centre and Lincoln’s Inn Fields.
Mission statement: 'Empowering people, inspiring change. Love is all there is.'
CODES: FF, F, SF
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
Aziziye Mosque
117-119 Stoke Newington Road
N16 8BU
020 7254 0046, https://bit.ly/2O1x7Rn
Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm;
Drop-in for advice and support on housing, family, substance use etc. Turkish & Arabic, interpreters available for other languages.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, C
C4WS Homeless Project Night Shelter
Various churches in Camden
020 7278 6267, https://bit.ly/2jZ6IGo
06 November to 02 April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:45am;
Rolling winter night shelter. Bed spaces for 16 guests, with separate sleeping areas for men and women. Referrals from Camden agencies with whom C4WS have a Service Level Agreement including London Jesus Centre and the Irish Centre - no self-referral.
CODES: AH, BA, CA, ET, FF, OL, LF
Camden C.A.B. Service Legal Advice
141a Robert Street
NW1 3QT
0300 330 1157, http://bit.ly/VKbzhh
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(advice line);
Covers immigration, nationality & employment
CODES: LA
Caveat Solicitors
1st Fl, 11-13 Uxbridge Road, Barking
W12 8LH
020 3249 1975, http://bit.ly/1CUxBNH
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-11:30am
(free legal helpline - 020 3249 1975);
Free legal advice on housing, homelessness, immigration etc. Contact them or email on helpline@caveatsolicitors.com
Free helpline is 020 3249 1975
CODES: LA
Doctors of the World (Praxis)
Praxis, Pott Street, Bethnal Green
E2 0EF
0808 1647 686 (freephone), https://bit.ly/2OAZG9w
Monday-Friday: 10am-12pm
(advice line);
Info, advice to help vulnerable people access NHS and other services. Basic healthcare and advocacy for people who have problems accessing healthcare. Closed on Bank Holidays.
CODES: AD, MS
EACH Counselling and Support
1 & 2 Factory Yard, Hanwell
W7 3UG
020 8577 6059, http://bit.ly/VHDTQK
Advocacy in Panjabi, Gujarati, Hindi and Tamil. Alcohol and drug recovery. Domestic violence counselling and support. Mental helth services, inc. dual diagnosis.
Enfield and Haringey Homeless Respite, All People All Places
N8 & EN2
December to April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am;
Daytime casework (housing, benefits, health) and advocacy all year. From December to March, there is overnight respite offering evening meal, bed and breakfast, but it is recommended that you apply for a place before December to get on the list/waiting list: info@allpeopleallplaces.org. Email contact 7 days per week. Response often immediate, always same day and within 24 hours. Day centre operates 4 or 5 days per week. All enquiries by email: info@allpeopleallplaces.org.
CODES: AD, A, AH, BS, BE, BA, DA, L, MD, TS
Equalities National Council
Unit 1, The Hub, 123 Star Lane
E16 4PZ
0207 474 9812, http://bit.ly/2wtZjVu
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm;
Equalities National Council primarily focuses on delivering expert advocacy and mentoring support for BME disabled people and their carers; and people suffering with long term impairments. Supports people with mental health difficulties, including ex-offenders, to access fair and equal services, across health, social care, employment, further education, mentoring, advocacy, welfare benefits, housing and immigration.
CODES: MH, AD, BA, ET, MS
Eritrean Community in the UK
The Holloway Neighbourhood Group (NHG), 84 Mayton Street
N7 6QT
020 7700 7995, http://bit.ly/XjA6uy
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5:30pm;
Advice, info, support, advocacy & referral: education, training, employment, welfare rights, housing, immigration, health, culturally-based counselling etc.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, ET, OL, LA
Greenwich Migrant Hub
Woolwich Common Community Centre, Leslie Smith Square
SE18 4DW
07429031389, http://bit.ly/1UiAjYA
Tuesday: 10:30am-1:30pm;
Drop-in centre for free immigration, housing & domestic violence advice, and a hot meal to migrants in Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, FF, LA, SF
Hackney Destitution Resource Centre (Red Cross)
92 Dalston Lane
E8 1NG
020 7274 0928, https://bit.ly/2n4HoRs
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10:30am-4pm;
Drop-in services for destitute clients.
Hackney Migrant Centre
St Mary's New Church Rooms, Spenley Walk, Stoke Newington Church Street
N16 9ES
07504332706, http://bit.ly/1DEJqd9
Wednesday: 10am-4pm;
Free immigration advice & support for refugees & migrants. Arrive early with documents or paperwork (40 visitors only). info@hackneymigrantcentre.org.uk
CODES: AH, AD, LA
Haringey Citizens Advice Bureau
14a Willoughby Road
N8 0JJ
020 8341 2400, http://bit.ly/1mguUNA
Monday & Friday: 10am-4pm
(closed 1–2pm);
Appointments are only made after assessment at the drop-ins.
Immigration advice. No interpretation service.
Haven (Paddington)
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street
W2 1NY
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women.
CODES: C, MS
Haven (Whitechapel)
The Royal London Hospital, 9 Brady Street
E1 5BG
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women. For urgent advice/appointments: 020 3299 6900.
CODES: C, MS
Hillingdon Law Centre Legal Advice Clinic
12 Harold Avenue, Hayes
UB3 4QW
0208 561 9400, http://bit.ly/2KIOKYJ
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
(appointments);
Covers asylum, children, domestic violence, employment, family issues, housing, immigration and benefits. Written advice, casework, representation and initial advice. For more info, phone or visit the website.
Iraqi Community Association
Unit 1 Cavell House, 233 Wood Lane
W12 0HL
0207 023 2650, http://bit.ly/2X7ldgY
Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm
(Thursday phone only);
Advice & info for Iraqi & Arab communities. Support & guidance for young people. Day centre for older people. Cultural & social activities.
CODES: AH, BA, MS, LA, LF
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
07719828267
Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm
Services: Showers (Booked in advance) also emergency showers.
Takeaway Food:;
JCT - Joining Communities Together
To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267
JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home.
Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing
Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance).
Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
CODES: F, BS, BA, AH, MS, MH, FF, LA, TS
Joel Night Shelter
Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness, St Peter's Church Hall, London Rd, Kingston
KT2 6QL
0208 255 7400, http://bit.ly/2KdOdhh
01 February to 14 March
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9am
(night shelter);
Tuesday: 8:30am-9:30am
(conflict resolution);
Tuesday: 10am-1pm
(art group);
Thursday: 10am-2pm
('cook and eat' programme);
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(drop-in advice);
Referrals primarily via Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness (020 8255 7400), which is next door. Supports primarily single people with a local connection to Kingston who are homeless, at risk of becoming homeless or who are experiencing serious problems with private landlords. They help solve housing problems and improve the quality of people's lives.
CODES: AH, AD, AC, B, BS, BE, CL, ET, FF, FC, IT, L, LF, LS, TS
Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants
115 Old Street
EC1V 9RT
020 7553 7470, http://bit.ly/1w4h8qY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-1pm;
Advice & legal help. There may be charges. Ring first. If you have no documentation & would like free legal advice, phone the specialist irregular migrant helpline (020 7553 7470).
CODES: AD, LA
Kiran - Asian Women's Aid
Waltham Forest Hub (Central) (Appointments only), 1 Russell Road, Leyton
E10 7ES
020 8558 1986, http://bit.ly/1pl0KxD
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Accommodation, advice & support for women from the Indian sub-continent (& from Turkey, Iran, Morocco, Malaysia etc) experiencing domestic violence. Help with benefits, legal issues, housing, health & training. Outreach and resettlement. Drop in, email (kiran.admin@kiranss.org.uk) or phone.
CODES: AH, AD, BA, ET, LA
Latin American House
10 Kingsgate Place
NW6 4TA
020 7372 5244, http://bit.ly/Ytefkv
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(enquiries);
Monday-Friday: 4pm-6pm
(enquiries);
For an appointment for advice on housing benefits, housing law, or employment law and immigration, call 02073725244 / 02073725650 or email info@casalatina.org.uk. Free ESOL classes. Advice and casework in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Muslim Community Helpline
020 8908 6715 or 020 8904 8193, http://bit.ly/1uSJboQ
Monday-Thursday: 10am-1pm;
Friday: 10am-4pm;
Part-time telephone support service for listening and emotional support. Signposting and referral to specialist services.
Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)
MYH FREEPOST RLZS-XJGE-JLBH
NW3 6NE
0808 808 2008, http://bit.ly/3oauc
Monday-Sunday: 4pm-10pm
(incl Bank holidays and Eid);
Free, confidential and non-judgmental listening services via phone, email (info@myh.org.uk) or letter. The number will not appear on your phone bill and your call is confidential. MYH is run by young Muslims who are trained to be sensitive towards different cultural backgrounds.
CODES: MH, AD, C
No Accommodation Network (NACCOM)
0161 706 0185, http://bit.ly/2Y5EUTx
Network of agencies providing accommodation for migrants who have no recourse to public funds. Please consult the website for your nearest project.
CODES: AH
Notre Dame Refugee Centre
Maison Pierre Chanel, 16 Leicester Square
WC2H 7LE
020 7440 2669, http://bit.ly/1n4MdkD
Friday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(immigration advice - 0207 440 2669);
Immigration advice for refugees & asylum seekers.
CODES: LA
Plumstead Community Law Centre
36 Wellington Street, Woolwich
SE18 6PE
020 8854 8848, http://bit.ly/1uwzAYS
Monday: 11am-12:30pm
(drop in – employment advice, 36 Wellington St, SE18 6PF)
;
Tuesday: 10am-1pm
(phone advice – employment & benefits);
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(phone advice – immigration);
Advice, casework & representation for welfare benefits, employment and immigration matters for people who live, work or study in Greenwich. Works closely with other local social welfare agencies. Outreach services at other venues.
CODES: BA, LA
Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre
Legal Advice Centre, School of Law, Mile End Road
E1 4NS
020 7882 3931, http://bit.ly/1Sbx9CP
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(remote appointments);
By appointment only; term-time only. Asylum, domestic violence, employment, family issues, immigration, LGBT hate crime etc. Pink law gives free advice to the LGBT community.
Please leave a brief message for a reply within 3 days.
Opening times: 9-5pm Monday to Friday, with drop in clinic - NOW OFFERING REMOTE APPOINTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19.
CODES: LA
Royal Connections
The Hub Studios, 90 Monier Road (off Wick Lane), Bow
E3 2ND
0300 111 1111, http://bit.ly/1NFtjnh
Sunday: 4pm-6pm
(hot meal on 4th Sunday of the month);
Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.
CODES: AH, B, CA, DT, ET, FF, MS, LA
Sangam Association of Asian Women
210 Burnt Oak Broadway
HA8 0AP
020 8952 7062, http://bit.ly/1p9oUuM
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm;
Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes.
CODES: AH, BA, C, DA, ET
Santé Project
Training Link, 54-56 Phoenix Road
NW1 1ES
020 7482 2903, http://bit.ly/AZKPB
Advocacy and befriending for vulnerable refugees and asylum seekers. Download a referral form from the website.
Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers
The Copleston Centre, Copleston Road
SE15 4AN
020 7732 0505, http://bit.ly/1pPD578
Tuesday: 12:30pm-5pm
(drop-in - lunch, advice, creche, ESOL, gardening, wellbeing);
Wednesday: 11am-2:45pm
(Baptist Ch, 121 Peckham Pk Rd, SE15 6SX);
Thursday: 1pm-5pm
(St Mary Newington, Kennington Pk Rd, SE11 4JH);
Drop-in centre for asylum seekers and refugees. Advice on housing, health, education, training and employment. Gardening club. Group therapy.
CODES: MH, AH, CL, ET, FF, MS, LF
Spectra CIC
St Charles Centre, Exmoor Street
W10 6DZ
0203 322 6920, http://bit.ly/2k32L1F
Pre-Covid-19 were offering health and well-being services, including sexual health, emotional resilience and wellbeing. Outreach, social and therapeutic groups, support, health screening, counselling. Services are suspended - check website for details as some services are reinstated.
CODES: MH, C, ET, OL, OW, SH
Sufra NW London
160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, Middlesex
NW10 0PW
0203 441 1335, http://bit.ly/2wLDUYb
Monday-Sunday: 10am-6pm
(office open);
Wednesday & Sunday: 10am-2pm
(Growing Club);
Wednesday & Sunday: 12pm-3pm
(food bank, referral from Brent Council and other orgs);
Friday: 6pm-8:30pm
(vegetarian meal);
Food bank & community kitchen in Brent, supporting disadvantaged individuals and families suffering food poverty in NW London. Phone or visit.
CODES: AD, BA, BE, CL, ET, FF
The Shelter Project (Hounslow)
c/o Brentford Free Church, Boston Manor Road, Brentford
TW8 8DW
07804 654 510
December to March
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7:30am;
Age 21+; men only; beds for 14. Medium- to high support needs, asylum seekers, NRPF. Referral via Partnership Hounslow (addictions service), Refugee Action, Street Legal West, Olive Branch Homeless Drop-in Hounslow. Office open 10am-5pm.
CODES: AH, FF, F
The Unity Project (TUP)
277a Upper Street, New Unity
N1 2TZ
The Unity Project offers completely FREE immigration advice and support.
The Unity Project offers completely FREE support and advice about removing the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) restriction from visas. www.unity-project.org.uk.
If you want free advice, please tell us your name and number here: www.unity-project.org.uk/contact-us - we can call you back (with an interpreter if needed).
The application that we assist with is called a 'Change of Conditions' application - you can read more about it here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-change-of-conditions-of-leave-to-allow-access-to-public-funds-if-your-circumstances-change.
Please note, you need a valid visa in order to make this application.
CODES: AD, LA
Waterloo Legal Advice Service
Waterloo Action Centre, 14 Baylis Road
SE1 7AA
020 7261 1404, https://www.waterlooactioncentre.co.uk/legal_advice
Covers children, crime, domestic violence, education, employment, family, housing, immigration etc. Written advice, casework, initial advice and form-filling.
CODES: C, LA, TS, AH
YMCA Walthamstow
642 Forest Road
E17 3EF
020 8509 4600, https://bit.ly/2ODKp7R
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am
(reception service);
Monday-Sunday: 8:30am-8pm
(support service);
Accommodation for single homeless people aged 18-30 with low to medium support needs. Hostels, shared housing and 1-bedroom semi-independent flats. Priority to people with local connection. Specialist refugee, probation and 16/17 projects. Call in, phone or write (applications@forestymca.org.uk).
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