Established 2005 Registered Charity No. 1110656
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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
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
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
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
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
Phone: 07719828267
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.
Food, Bathroom/showers, Benefits advice, Accommodation/housing advice, Medical/health, Mental health, Food (free), Legal advice, Tenancy support
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
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
Phone: 020 7375 0020
Monday: 10am-11:30am (men's group)
Monday: 2pm-3pm (yoga)
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm (homeopathy)
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm (relaxation skills)
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm (women's group)
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm (peer support, addictions)
Thursday: 11am-1pm (art & wellbeing)
Friday: 10am-11:30am (Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy)
Friday: 10am-11:30am (self-harming support group)
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (mental health drop-in)
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
Mental health, Art classes, Benefits advice, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Food, Internet access, Needle exchange
The Soup Kitchen at the American International Church
79a Tottenham Court Rd, (Entrance in Whitfield Street)
W1T 4TD
Phone: 020 7580 2791
Thursday-Saturday: 11:30am-12:30pm Hot food, lunch
The soup kitchen provides free hot meals, clothes and toiletries. This service is closed in August. Providing: Hot food - Lunch. Clothing - On Mondays. Toiletries. Mental health support Check website from early December for Christmas arrangements.
Clothing store, Food (free), Mental health
Childline
Phone: 0800 11 11
Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
National Self-Harm Network
Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online. A supportive and understanding forum.
Mental health, Counselling
Respond
Phone: 0808 808 0700
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Careers advice, Education/training, Medical/health, Mental health, Counselling, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers
Young Minds
Phone: Text 85258
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Advice on Coronavirus too.
Advocacy, Mental health, Medical/health
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
Phone: 020 8772 9900
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach worker links
Breathing Space Scotland
Scotland
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
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).
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
Change Scotland
6 Newington Business Centre, Dalkeith Road Mews, Edinburgh
EH16 5GA
Phone: 0300 323 1545
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.
Mental health
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
Phone: 0131 229 1797
Friday: 6pm-9pm (under 18s)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in). Crime victims - emotional support C-Cards available for free condoms. Call or email contact@6vt.info
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health
Number 20 (Four Square)
Call for address.
Edinburgh
Phone: 0131 221 2293
Temporary emergency supported accommodation for young women and men between 16 and 21 (inclusive) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. No direct referrals, have to go through the council 0800 032 5968.
Mental health, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach workers, Education/training
Penumbra
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
Phone: 0131 221 9607
Offers a wide range of mental health support. 01224 642 854 (Aberdeen) 0131 221 9607 (Edinburgh) 0141 229 2580 (Glasgow)
Mental health, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)
Phone: 0141 638 5170
Supports young men (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B or other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone. Young people receive housing support and therapeutic support (i.e. emotional support, access to counselling etc).
Mental health, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Women)
Phone: 0141 946 1116
Supports young women (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B and other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers
Right There (formerly YPeople)
15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 2JA
Phone: 0141 565 1200
Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones. Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to: - Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home; - Help people become more independent with community-based support; - Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.
Mental health, Counselling, Step-free, Ex-offenders, Ex-forces, Art classes, Accommodation/housing advice
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
Phone: 0345 222 1425
Monday: 4pm-7pm (cooking group)
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm (drop-in)
Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Counselling, Food (free), Food, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support