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
AdvoCard
332 Leith Walk, Edinburgh
EH6 5BR
0808 196 3525, http://bit.ly/12gkeX
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
All our services are still open to accept referrals for advocacy support. Independent individual and collective advocacy services for people with mental health problems in Edinburgh.
Text: 07920 207 564
CODES: MH, AD, SF
Breathing Space Scotland
0800 83 85 87, http://bit.ly/2ZqTsO1
Monday-Thursday: 6pm-2am;
Friday-Sunday: 6pm-6am;
Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing
low mood, depression or anxiety. Experienced advisors listen and offer advice. Outside opening hours, contact Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7).
CODES: MH, AD, C
Change Scotland
6 Newington Business Centre, Dalkeith Road Mews, Edinburgh
EH16 5GA
0300 323 1545, https://bit.ly/1E1lz3X
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Support and action for all people - homeless and not - affected by mental illness. This includes carers, friends and families. Guidance to help your mental health during lockdown available on website.
CODES: MH
Chris's House
2-4 Belhaven Rd, Wishaw, Glasgow
ML2 7NZ
01236 766755
Share your suicidal feelings with someone by email (info@chrisshouse.org) or phone, or visit them. Emotional pain is just as serious as physical pain. One to one support, therapies and peer to peer groups.
CODES: MH, AD
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
29 Barossa Place, Perth
PH1 5HH
0808 802 6161, http://bit.ly/2c1QBmu
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-8pm;
Friday: 9am-4pm;
Exists to promote the wellbeing of bereaved people in Scotland. They seek to help anyone experiencing bereavement to understand their grief and cope with their loss.
CODES: MH, C
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
PO Box 23768, Edinburgh
EH7 5XE
0808 801 0414, http://bit.ly/wIy19
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Free 24-hour helpline and one-to-one support for people (18+) who use or have used mental health services. Practical help to access local resources.
CODES: MH, AD, C, OL
GAMH
St Andrews by the Green, 33 Turnbull Street, Glasgow
G1 5PR
0141 552 5592, https://www.gamh.org.uk
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
Emotional and practical support, information and advice for homeless people with mental health problems.
Referral via GPs, social work, housing officers & community addiction teams.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
14 North Claremont St, Glasgow
G3 7LE
0141 353 1800, http://bit.ly/2LZJHTs
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-5pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm;
GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Drop in any time during opening hours. Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000
CODES: A, C, OL, SF
Health in Mind
40 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh
EH2 4RT
0131 225 8508, http://bit.ly/Ivct8
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
All meetings currently online on Zoom. A range of mental health and wellbeing services for people with housing and mental health support needs. You can self-refer to most services directly or ask your GP to refer you. Counselling; support for people from minority ethnic communities; combatting isolation by connecting people; art therapy; suicide prevention; support with substance misuse; health information; training and more - please phone for more details.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, C, TS, AC, ET
Homeless Families Health Care Team
55 Hunter Street, Glasgow
G4 0UP
0141 553 2826, http://bit.ly/2O3WYgB
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
GPs, nurses and office staff also run clinics at some hostels. Appointments not necessary. Also support people who have hospital appointments and want someone to go with them. An addiction and mental health team is based here.
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OL, OW
Lodging House Mission
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, http://bit.ly/2gCohLQ
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am
(Free breakfast);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm
(Free lunch);
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm
(Free Lunch);
We are a day centre for the homeless, socially isolated, and vulnerable, based in the East End of Glasgow. We have an Intervention Worker who provides a range of services including emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. In addition to that we also provide a suite of activities which is constantly reviewed to ensure they are the most appropriate/enjoyable for our client group.
CODES: AH, AD, B, BA, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, F, FC, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, EO
NHS Inform
Online health information service.
CODES: MS, MH
Penumbra
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 221 9607, https://www.penumbra.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Offers a wide range of mental health support.
01224 642 854 (Aberdeen)
0131 221 9607 (Edinburgh)
0141 229 2580 (Glasgow)
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, TS
Safe Consumption Glasgow
We provide a clean and safe environment for people to inject drugs, and exchange needles. Staffed by volunteers trained in overdose prevention and interventions. Naxalone available for overdoses.
CODES: DW, MS
Streetwork Crisis Centre
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 557 6055, https://www.streetwork.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 7am-8pm
(drop-in);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
(drop-in);
Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.
CODES: AH, BA, BS, CA, DA, IT, L, LS, MS, OL, OW, SF, AD, C, FF, TS
Substance Misuse Centre (Spittal Street)
22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
0131 537 8300, https://bit.ly/2MdcORU
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
(dentist);
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm
(drop-in / methadone info);
Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
(clinic);
Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(wounds clinic);
Thursday: 2pm-4pm
(womens drop-in);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(dentist);
Drug and alcohol misuse centre with a range of services, from Dental care to wound clinic. Please call for more information
CODES: A, C, DW, FC, MH, MS, NE
The Access Place
The Access Place, 6 South Gray's Close, Edinburgh
EH1 1TQ
0131 529 5015
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
Housing and social care service for those who have found themselves on the streets. Specialist GP practice providing a wide range of primary healthcare for people who may be having trouble registering with a GP who are homeless or have additional support needs such as issues with drugs and/or alcohol. (Colocated with project partners, Housing and Social Work.)
Please note, we open at 10am on Tuesday
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BA, MS, OL
The Sandyford Initiative
2-6 Sandyford Place, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
G3 7NB
0141 211 8130, http://www.sandyford.scot
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:15pm
(helpline - 0141 211 8130);
Friday: 8:30am-3:45pm;
Saturday: 9am-11am;
Specialist sexual health services: counselling for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Emergency contraception and rape/assault services. Testing and counselling for men who have sex with men and for women involved in prostitution. No routine services available - emergency and vital services only.
CODES: MH, AD, C, DW, FC, MS, NE, OL
Turning Point (Overdose Response)
80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow
G5 8BG
0800 652 3757 (9am-5pm), http://bit.ly/1SVE0A0
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(open 24 hours);
Drop-in, needle exchange, advice and assessment. Accommodation and support for people with addiction issues. 24-hour advice, support and assessment. Detox, GP clinics, residential unit, post- residential methadone clinic, abcess and ulcer clinic, well-woman clinic and much more. Also family support centre.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug recovery)
112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow
G5 9NT
0141 948 0092, https://bit.ly/3xer4AX
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24 hour needle exchange & accommodation);
Needle exchange & temp accommodation. 24 hour service for homeless people in crisis because of mental health, drugs or alcohol.
A 12-bed residential unit provides a safe environment to withdraw from a chaotic lifestyle. Average stay is 28–36 days.
CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SF, AD, AH, FC
Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)
5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
0800 652 3757, http://bit.ly/2qKeiWM
Monday & Friday: 9:15am-4:45pm;
Wednesday: 11am-4:45pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15am-7:45pm;
Drop in open, but with limited service. Drop in to arrange further 1-to-1 support.
Needle Exchange Mon – Fri at the times stated above.
Range of addiction and recovery services open to men and women aged 16 and over who are aware they have a substance misuse problem and would like to start their recovery journey. Other services across Edinburgh available: call freephone number for information.
CODES: A, AC, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF
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