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

Ashiana Network

Oceanair House, 750-760 High Road E11 3BB

020 8539 0427, http://bit.ly/1lBGCaq

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm (closed midday-1pm); Ashiana provides advice, support and safe housing for South Asian, Turkish and Iranian women experiencing domestic violence. In an emergency, please call 999. CODES: AH, AD, C, OW

CGL - New Direction

410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham SE13 6LJ

020 8314 5566, http://bit.ly/2j5vOpq

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm (open access); Tuesday: 9am-1pm Self-referral/open access; Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk Support for families and carers is available. Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk. CODES: A, C, DW, ET, MS, NE, OW

Haringey Recovery Service

590 Seven Sisters Road N15 6HR

020 8801 3999, http://bit.ly/2ZXG9oB

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm; Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development. CODES: AD, A, AC, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF

Positive East

159 Mile End Road, Stepney E1 4AQ

020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm; A comprehensive and holistic range of support services for people living with and affected by HIV as well as HIV and STI testing, prevention and outreach. Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV. Peer support, social/support groups, psychology services for women, creative classes and counselling available. To access the service fill a self-referral online here: www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services/self-referral-portal CODES: MH, AD, CC, C, IT, MS, OW, SH

Rape Crisis South London

PO Box 383, Croydon CR9 2AW

0208 683 3311 (office number)

Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm (office); Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm (helpline, 365 days a year); Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm helpline, 365 days a year); RCSL provides confidential support, counselling, legal advocacy, crisis intervention and more for survivors of rape and sexual violence. Services are available to women and girls who reside or work within South London, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Welcome survivors of all ethnicities, religions, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. To enquire about a referral, please call 0808 801 0860 For immediate help, call the national helpline on 0808 500 2222 CODES: AD, C, OW

Thames Reach

020 3617 6070

Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm; Supports homeless, vulnerable and isolated men and women through a range of services, activities and accommodation projects. Their aim is for the people they help to have decent homes, supportive relationships and fulfilling lives. Email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info. CODES: MH, AH, CA, ET, IT, OL, OW, TS