the Pavement magazine - services for the UK's rough sleepers and homeless people

CODES: mh: Mental health ah: Accommodation/housing ad: Advocacy a: Alcohol workers ac: Art classes b: Barber cc: Creative classes 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: Free 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 ba: Benefits/welfare advice fa: Financial advice s: Signposting to other services

722 Young People Service

722 Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone E11 3AJ

020 3404 1098, https://www.healthwatchwalthamforest.co.uk/services/722-young-person-substance-misuse-service-london-e11-3aj/

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; For people aged 10-18 in Waltham Forest with drug- and alcohol-related issues. Evening appointments by request. CODES: AH, AD, CC, DW, NE, OL

Bringing Unity Back Into the Community (BUBIC)

1st Fl, 9 Bruce Grove, Tottenham N17 6RA

020 8808 6550, http://bit.ly/2I9zBxc

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. CODES: OL, DW, AD

Lifeline Basis Substance Misuse Service

Royal Arsenal Medical Centre, 21 Arsenal Way, Woolwich SE16 6TE

020 3696 2640, http://bit.ly/2cTPyce

Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm (later by appointment); A unique, free and confidential substance misuse service in Greenwich. They work with those using cannabis; cocaine and party drugs; new psychoactive substances (NPS, formerly 'legal highs') and party drugs; steroids; alcohol (non-dependent); and 'chemsex'. Good inks to local social enterprises which offer training, volunteering and employment. CODES: A, AC, DW, OL, OW, SF, LF, ET

St Luke's Service - Barking & Dagenham (CGL)

St Lukes, Dagenham Road RM10 7UP

020 8595 1375, http://bit.ly/2sveUVH

Monday: 10am-12am (appointments 5–7pm); Tuesday & Friday: 2pm-4pm; Thursday: 5pm-7pm (appointments); Drop in or phone, or refer yourself at stlukes@cgl.org.uk. Treatment options to support you include: One-to-one support sessions with a recovery worker; Group work; Peer support; Personalised treatment plan; Advice on keeping safe; Medication assisted treatment, including Buvidal; Testing for blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis C and B, and HIV; Emotional support and counselling; Onward referrals to a range of specialist services Criminal justice support services; Access to different detox and rehab options; Education, training and employment advice. Opening times: Monday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 17:00 Tuesday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 19:30 Wednesday: 13:00 – 17:00 Thursday: 09:30 – 12:30, 13:00 - 19:30 Friday, women only: 09:30 – 12:30 Friday, open to all: 13:00 – 17:00 CODES: C, DW, MS, S, SH, OL, ET, A