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

Advicenow

Independent website providing up-to-date info on rights & legal issues. CODES: AH, AD, BA, LA

Citizens Advice Bureau

Free information and advice on legal, financial and other problems. Go to the website to find your nearest branch. CODES: AH, DA, BA, LA

Foyer Federation

020 7430 2212, http://bit.ly/1AtOaxA
Provides more than 10,000 homeless 16-25-year-olds with accommodation, training, job search, support and motivation. CODES: AH, AD, CA, C, ET, EO

Nacro

020 7840 1212, http://bit.ly/y8z63
Tackles social exclusion and re-integrates offenders. Go to their online Resettlement Service Finder for info on housing, employment, substance misuse etc. Info and advice for ex-offenders, their families and people working with them: 020 7840 1212; helpline@nacro.org.uk. CODES: AH, AD, C, DW, ET, LA, LF

National Domestic Violence Helpline

0808 2000 247, http://bit.ly/13iWE5
24/4 helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999. CODES: AH, C

Rethink

0300 5000 927, http://bit.ly/12LMox
Monday-Friday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm (helpline); Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org. CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, ET

Royal British Legion

0808 802 8080 , http://bit.ly/1rhCkTP
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm (contact centres); Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, call (free from UK landlines and main mobile networks) or use their online resources to find out more. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS

SPACES

The Beacon, Marne Road, Catterick Garrison, North Yorkshire DL9 3AU
01748 833797; 01748 872940, http://bit.ly/1A9euvY
The Single Persons Accommodation Centre for the Ex Services, SPACES, helps single ex-regulars find appropriate accommodation when they leave the services to reduce the likelihood of ex-service personnel becoming homeless or sleeping rough after discharge. CODES: AH

The Mix

0808 808 4994, http://bit.ly/2td4si4
Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm (helpline & webchat) ; Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (80849) or email via the website. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, C, DA, LA

Veterans UK

0808 191 4218, http://bit.ly/OmJLu
Monday-Thursday: 9am-3:30pm (drop in or phone); Friday: 9am-1pm (drop in or phone); Free help and advice for veterans, and access to dedicated one-to-one welfare advice. Email (veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk) or phone. CODES: AH, DA, BA

Women's Aid

0808 2000 247, http://bit.ly/5LcL
Help and information for women experiencing abuse. Supports a network of over 300 dedicated specialist domestic violence services across the UK. CODES: AH, AD, C

YMCA

Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details. CODES: AH, AD, BA, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW

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