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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.

If your benefits have been sanctioned (cut off or reduced) and you feel this is unfair, you can appeal. Print this letter and hand it in at the office where you sign on. If you feel you need more advice about sanctions, contact   Zacchaeus 2000 or your nearest Citizen’s Advice Bureau. And let us know contact@thepavement.org.uk at the Pavement!

SERVICES

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Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)

Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh

EH8 8DT

Phone: 0131 209 7700

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk

Accommodation/housing advice, Art classes, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Leisure facilities

Crossreach (Head Office)

Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh

EH15 2SR

Phone: 01316572000

Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4:45pm

Care and support for people with addictions or mental health problems.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Barber, Debt advice, Food (free), Food, Medical/health, Sexual health, Leisure facilities

Fresh Start

22-24 Ferry Road Drive, Edinburgh

EH4 4BR

Phone: 0131 476 7741

Monday-Thursday: 9am-4am
Friday: 9am-12pm

Helps people who have been homeless get established in their new home with practical and social support. Each year Fresh Start helps thousands of new tenants. Please phone for opening hours.

Advocacy, Leisure facilities, Tenancy support

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow

G2 8PW

Phone: 0141 221 2630

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.

Open Monday – Friday Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm. Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Foot care, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Food, Medical/health, Advocacy

Glasgow East Alcohol Awareness Project

51 Trondra Place, Glasgow

G34 9AX

Phone: 0141 773 1222

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Counselling, groupwork, peer mentoring, recovery cafes, where you can take part in a wide range of activities, and much more for people recovering from alcohol addiction. Weekly women's group. Phone for information. You can self-refer or get your key worker to refer you.

Alcohol workers, Art classes, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Food

N.E. Recovery Community

The Nazarene Church, 12-14 Burgher Street, Parkhead, Glasgow

G31 4TB

Phone: 0141 554 5235

Wednesday: 12pm-4:30pm

Six venues across Glasgow North East Offers individuals recovering from addiction and their family a safe and friendly environment to meet. Various groups and complimentary therapies such as Recovery Meetings, CA meetings and Acu-Detox.

Food, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Art classes

Phoenix Futures Scotland

Phone: 0141 336 4272

Organisation helping people recover from alcohol and drugs. 'Recovery through Nature' connects service users with nature to work on conservation projects in settings across Scotland. Info: john.deeney@phoenix-futures.org.uk 'Building Futures N Lanarkshire' (self- or agency-referral - lanarkshire.communities@phoenix-futures.org.uk) and 'Scottish Residential Service' (scottish.residential@phoenix-futures.org.uk) provide peer support, group work, counselling, and leisure activities.

Counselling, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Education/training, Leisure facilities

Street Soccer Scotland (Edinburgh)

2 Bernard Street, Edinburgh

EH6 6PU

Phone: 07480 979 919

Monday & Wednesday: 1pm-3pm (Powerleague Portobello - phone 07480979919 before your first visit)
Thursday: 1pm-2:30pm (Leith Community Centre - phone 07480979919 before your first visit)
Wednesday: 10:30am-12pm (Powerleague Portobello - referral only)

Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Robbie on 07480 979 919 before your first visit.

Leisure facilities, Education/training

Street Soccer Scotland (Glasgow)

Phone: 07480 970 790

Monday: 2pm-4pm (Lady Octavia Sports Centre, Greenock)
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1pm-3pm (Townhead Powerleague)

Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Ross on 07480 970 790 before your first visit.

Leisure facilities, Education/training

Sunday Social (SS)

GlasgowKelvin College, Easterhouse Campus, 1200 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow

G34 9HZ

Sunday: 11am-3pm

Sandwiches and soup. Limitless free tea and coffee. Recovery meeting, massage, leisure activities, counselling, meditation. Children's play area.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Food, Food (free), Internet access, Counselling

The Salvation Army (Wallace of Campsie House)

30 East Campbell Street, Glasgow

G1 5DT

Phone: 0141 552 4301

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pm (staff on duty 24/7)

Purpose-built resettlement accommodation to enable residents to regain control of their lives. Average stay is six to 18 months.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Clothing store, Debt advice, Dentist, Education/training, Leisure facilities, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Tenancy support

Turning Point (Overdose Response)

80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow

G5 8BG

Phone: 0800 652 3757 (9am-5pm)

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.

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Sexual health, Step-free

Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug recovery)

112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow

G5 9NT

Phone: 0141 948 0092

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.

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Step-free, Advocacy, Accommodation/housing advice, Foot care

Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)

5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh

EH6 7EZ

Phone: 0800 652 3757

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.

Alcohol workers, Art classes, Counselling, Drugs workers, Leisure facilities, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Sexual health, Step-free

YMCA Glasgow (Branston Court)

Branston Court, 71-95 Panmure Street, Maryhill, Glasgow

G20 7SJ

Phone: 0141 945 2526

Accommodation and support for 16-25-year-olds.

Leisure facilities, Education/training, Careers advice, Accommodation/housing advice