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The Rights Guide for Rough Sleepers outlines your rights around arrest, stop and search, answering police questions, move-ons, no-drinking zones, sleeping rough, taking a pee in public and highway obstruction. It was put together by the Pavement, Housing Justice, Liberty and Zacchaeus 2000.
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722 Young People Service
722 Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone
E11 3AJ
Phone: 020 3404 1098
For people aged 10-18 in Waltham Forest with drug- and alcohol-related issues. Evening appointments by request.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Drugs workers, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
Phone: 020 8694 5797
Tuesday: 9am-12pm (mental health professionals)
Wednesday: 9am-12pm (GP & signposting)
Thursday: 9am-12pm (nurse practitioner)
Monday-Friday: 1pm-4pm serving food and providing access to a shower.
Warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless. Day centre every weekday from 9am-12pm and 1pm-4pm serving food and providing access to a shower. Learn new skills, find work and housing and reconnect to family and friends. Open-access sessions where people can access specialist advice on housing and benefits. Learning and activities programme and specialist healthcare services.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Barber, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Education/training, Foot care, Internet access, Laundry, Medical/health, Tenancy support, Legal advice, Ex-offenders, Food
Albert Kennedy Trust (London)
Unit 203, Hatton Square Business Centre, 16/16a Baldwins Gardens
EC1N 7RJ
Phone: 020 7831 6562
Supports LGBT 16-25-year-olds who are homeless or living in a hostile or violent environment because they have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to their parents or care giver.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Debt advice, Education/training, Tenancy support
Alone in London (Depaul)
Endeavour Centre, Sherborne House, 34 Decima Street
SE1 4QQ
Phone: 020 7278 4224
Supports young people, 16-25-years-old, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to develop the skills and resources they need to secure sustainable and safe accommodation and to fulfil their potential. Free housing advice, family mediation and counselling services for people aged 11 to 25 - you can refer yourself or get your key worker to do it. Call 0207 939 1220 in office hours.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Careers advice, Counselling, Education/training
Brandon Centre
26 Prince of Wales Road
NW5 3LG
Phone: 020 7267 4792
Contraception & sexual health advice for under 25s. 020 7267 4792 or text 07451 288524 or email contraception@brandoncentre.org.uk
Sexual health, Medical/health, Counselling, Mental health, Advocacy
Bringing Unity Back Into the Community (BUBIC)
1st Fl, 9 Bruce Grove, Tottenham
N17 6RA
Phone: 020 8808 6550
Community organisation set up by ex-drug users who work with drug users, ex-drug users, their family and friends in Haringey. Support for any kind of drug use, with a focus on helping crack users become free of addiction. Community cafe and regular events. Self- or agency-referral. One-to-one and peer support. Youth project. Referrals where required. Call for details.
Outreach worker links, Drugs workers, Food, Advocacy
CAYSH
Croydon Turnaround Centre, 2 Whitgift Street, Croydon
CR0 1FL
Phone: 0208 683 0227
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:45pm (22+, Taberner House)
Advice service for people aged 14-25 (including housing advice) at the Turnaround Centre - no appointment necessary. If you are 22 or older, visit Taberner House.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Counselling
Centrepoint
Central House, 25 Camperdown Street
E1 8DZ
Phone: 0808 800 0661
A Freephone helpline available providing housing advice plus advice via email and live chat (website) for young people 25 and under across England. We are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm Unfortunately, we don’t have direct access to accommodation. But we can explain to young people what their housing rights are, signpost them to services in their area that can support them and help them develop a plan of their next steps.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling
Crash Pad – Youth Shelter
Phone: 020 7700 2498
Islington-based shelter for people 18-23 with low support needs. 12 bed spaces, separate room for females. Shelter has no Wifi, Playstations, Xboxes or telephone. For referral, please phone or email Momodou Mboge - momodou.piliontrust@gmail.com
Advocacy, Accommodation/housing advice, Bathroom/showers, Food (free), Education/training, Art classes, Music/drama, Leisure facilities
Depaul
London
Phone: 0207 939 1220
Safe emergency accommodation for homeless young people (16-25) in the homes of approved volunteers. Check the website for the nearest scheme. Call 0207 278 4224 for mental health support and housing advice. Free counselling service for young people aged 11 to 25.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Mental health, Debt advice
Herts Young Homeless (HYH)
1st Floor, Gracemead House, Woods Avenue, Hatfield
AL10 8HX
Phone: 03333 202 384
Aims to prevent homelessness, and support young people, those in crisis and individuals at risk of becoming homeless, mainly people 16-24. Mediation, education and other specialist prevention services, advice, support etc. 18+ Hub for housing, money and benefits advice. Nightstop for emergency short-term accommodation. Advice line: 0844 833 0933.
Advocacy, Counselling, Education/training, Benefits advice, Accommodation/housing advice, Tenancy support
Hestia
Maya House, 134-138 Borough High Street
SE1 1LB
Phone: 020 7378 3100
Supports male and female victims of modern slavery to ensure their voices are heard and they get the support they need to rebuild their lives. Wide range of services - check the website for details. Supported housing for vulnerable young people.
Mental health, Advocacy, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers
Islington Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service (IYPDAS )
50 Isledon Road
N7 7LD
Phone: 020 7527 5099
A free, confidential service which offers one-to-one counselling, advice and information for drug and alcohol issues to young people in Islington up to the age of 21. Also offers group work, staff training and drug education, all free of charge. Please ring 0207 5275099 for more information or to make an appointment. Referrals can also be made over the phone or emailed to drugs@islington.gov.uk.
Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Outreach workers
Muslim Youth Helpline (MYH)
MYH FREEPOST RLZS-XJGE-JLBH
NW3 6NE
Phone: 0808 808 2008
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.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton Street
NW1 1JR
Phone: 020 7388 5560
Monday-Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm (showers, laundry, breakfast & lunch;10.30am-1pm advice)
Day centre
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-1pm
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:30pm-3pm
For young (16-24) homeless people. Free lunch. Women-only groups. Mental health, life skills & advice, and employment/resettlement support. Sex worker project. Street outreach. Refugee worker. 7-day drop-in provision. First-time visitors should arrive outside the centre at 10.00am to make an appointment with the Advice team. Support with referrals into winter night shelters. Our day centre is currently open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 10:30am and 3.30pm.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Internet access, Leisure facilities, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers
OK Rehab
48B Gun Street
E1 6AH
Phone: 0800 326 5559
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment. Help is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. We also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification. At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions. OK Rehab is able to locate addiction treatment that’s tailored to your needs. We work in partnership with over 140 treatment providers across the UK and abroad. When you contact us, you discover a wealth of knowledge about the potential pros and cons of each treatment type for your particular needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help. Below, we list a variety of ways we are able to assist you or your loved one in seeking out effective addiction treatment: - An over-the-phone assessment to determine if you require addiction treatment - Access to over 140+ clinics across the UK and abroad -Advice relating to outpatient, residential and home detox services - Access to detox clinics regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - Fast access to emergency detox treatment, is appropriate - Access to professional interventionists across the UK - Advice by staff members who are themselves in recovery - Information on both private and statutory funded addiction treatment providers
Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers
Rape Crisis South London/Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
PO Box 383, Croydon
CR9 2AW
Phone: 0208 683 3311
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.
Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach workers
St Christopher's Fellowship (for children)
1 Putney High Street
SW15 1SZ
Phone: 0208 780 7800
The UK's only refuge for runaway children and is also a housing association for abused, neglected and disadvantaged children.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Careers advice, Counselling, Education/training, Internet access, Legal advice
Stonewall Housing
8 Coppergate House, 10 White’s Row
E1 7NF
Phone: 020 7359 5767 (advice)
Specialist LGBT housing advice and support for people in their own homes or supported housing for young people. Free, confidential housing advice for LGBT people of all ages. Since Covid-19 advice line Mon-Fri 10am-1pm: Option 1 advice. Option 2 advocacy. Option 3 supported housing.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Legal advice
Sufra NW London
160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, Middlesex
NW10 0PW
Phone: 0203 441 1335
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.
Advocacy, Benefits advice, Bedding, Clothing store, Education/training, Food (free)
VoiceAbility
Phone: 01223 555800
UK-wide network of advocacy and service user involvement groups, which offer a services for those who have mental health needs, learning disabilities, dementia, autistic spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, sensory and communication impairments, substance misuse issues, acquired brain injury, a serious physical illness or a dual diagnosis. Check the website or phone to find your nearest branch.
Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers
Working Chance
Claremont Building, 24-27 White Lion Street
N1 9PD
If you are in England or Wales please fill out a referral form online here: workingchance.org/get-support Supports women with criminal convictions and those leaving the care system into sustainable, quality employment. They place candidates into a huge variety of jobs in hospitality, finance and media, as well as the public and third sectors. They also provide support around CV writing, interview practice and disclosing convictions to potential employers.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Education/training, Tenancy support
Youth Justice Legal Centre
Unit 2, Crystal Wharf, 36 Graham Street
N1 8GJ
Phone: 0203 174 2279
Help & support to people 10–21. Legal help in education & community care, criminal representation (up to 18). Advocacy in housing, education, welfare, health etc.
Advocacy, Benefits advice, Education/training, Medical/health, Legal advice