Accumulate

Accumulate uses creativity to improve the wellbeing of young people who are affected by homelessness. We work with hostels and housing organisations to deliver learning experiences and showcasing opportunities in art, photography, creative writing, audio-visual production, fashion and other creative disciplines. CODES: AC, MD, CC

AKT

akt exists to give 16–25-year-olds who are LGBTIQA+ and at risk of, or experiencing homelessness or a hostile living environment, the support they need to thrive. akt can support your housing, mental health, finance and health needs. Visit the website to make a referral. CODES: MH, SH, AH, MS

Albert Kennedy Trust (London)

Monday-Friday: 10am-4:30pm; 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. CODES: AH, AD, CC, DA, ET, TS

Antidote Services (London Friend)

Was an LGBT+ drop in pre-Covid-19. Drug and alcohol service targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. Antidote hosts Drop-in clinics in-person on Monday 11am to 1pm and online Thursday 6pm to 8pm. For support email counselling@londonfriend.org.uk; antidote@londonfriend.org.uk Also drug and alcohol services targeted at the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community. See website for latest contact information. CODES: A, C, DW, SH

Cafe Queero

Tuesday: 10am-2pm; Pop into the LGBTIQ+ Centre for its weekly drop-in service. Free breakfast, showers, housing advice, Wi-Fi, clothing, toiletries, LGBTIQ+ library and a quiet sensory space available. CODES: BS, FF, IT, LF, TS

GUYS@Mary's

Free, confidential sexual health service for men who have sex with men, which provides sexual health testing and treatment for men who are experiencing symptoms and advice on PEP and PrEP. Self-referral through the online booking form. CODES: AD, MS, OW, SH

Hackney Recovery Service

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street); Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669. CODES: ET, CA, AH, CC, C, DW, NE

Lifeline Basis Substance Misuse Service

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

Positive East

Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm; Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London. Option 1 psychological help. Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits. Option 3 sexual health questions. Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic. CODES: MH, AD, CC, CA, C, IT, MS, OW, SH

Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (remote appointments); By appointment only; term-time only. Asylum, domestic violence, employment, family issues, immigration, LGBT hate crime etc. Pink law gives free advice to the LGBT community. Please leave a brief message for a reply within 3 days. Opening times: 9-5pm Monday to Friday, with drop in clinic - NOW OFFERING REMOTE APPOINTMENTS DUE TO COVID-19. CODES: LA

Queer Homelessness Recovery Group

Wednesday: 1:30pm-4pm; Get help and advice with practical and peer support following a period of homelessness. Support with bills, house search and settling into a new environment. CODES: AH, FA

Spectra

Health and wellbeing, led by lived experience. Supporting people and communities across London through lived experience, care and connection. Programmes provide: HIV testing, prevention and sexual health outreach; Casework and advocacy for sex workers; Casework and health advocacy for trans and gender diverse people; Groupwork and social supports for trans and gender-diverse people; Young people’s groups and support; Peer support for people living with HIV; Counselling for LGBTQ+ adults and young people. Numerous locations across London. See the website for services. CODES: MH, C, ET, OL, OW, SH

Stonewall Housing

Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm (advice line 020 7359 5767); Specialist LGBTQ+ housing advice and support. Free, confidential housing advice for LGBTQ+ people of all ages. For housing and homelessness advice fill a referral form online and a member of the Stonewall team will contact you. Find the form here: stonewallhousing.org/referralform Free housing-related advice on the helpline, open every weekday 10:00 – 13:00. Call 0800 6 404 404 CODES: AH, AD, LA

The Outside Project & Star Refuge

Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm; The Outside Project runs the LGBTIQ+ Centre, an inclusive and supportive space operating seven days a week. See LGBTIQ+ centre timetable here: lgbtiqoutside.org/centre Referral form: www.stonewallhousing.org/services/referral-form CODES: AH