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
240 Project
Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster Road
W11 4AH
07741 790 169, https://www.240project.org.uk
Monday: 11am-3:30pm
Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, yoga, reading group;
Wednesday: 11am-3:30pm
Art, acupuncture, music group;
Thursday: 11am-3:30am
Art, writing;
Arts and wellbeing-focused community project, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with a history of homelessness.
CODES: CC
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
020 8694 5797, https://999club.org
Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
Day Centre drop-in;
If you are homeless you can visit our drop-in day centre. You can have a shower, hot food, use the phone, computer or WIFI, do your laundry or check your post. Our staff can support you to find a place to stay and access our other services if you need them. We have a women-only space called The Sanctuary.
CODES: AH, CC, BS, CA, ET, IT, L, TS, LA
Ace of Clubs
St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham
SW4 7AS
020 7720 2811, http://aceofclubs.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm;
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:15pm
(Lunch - £1 contribution encouraged);
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2:30pm
(Caseworkers: appointment only);
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:15am-11:45am
(Showers: appointment only);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:30pm
(IT suite);
Monday & Thursday: 11:30am-2:30pm
(NHS Nurse: appointment only);
Wednesday: 11am-2:30pm
(NHS Dentist: appointment only);
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm
(Laundry service - £2 per load);
Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm
(Every second Thursday: Refugee/Asylum Seekers & Migrant support);
We provide safety, food, warmth, clothing, laundry, showers, housing support and someone to talk to.
CODES: B, BS, ET, MS, FF, FA, S, TS
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday: 7am-2:30pm;
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm;
ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available.
Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services.
CODES: AH, B, CL, C, DT, MS, FF, BS, AD, TS, MH
Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)
Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge
UB8 1JP
01895 207777, https://tinyurl.com/bdd28py6
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.
CODES: NE, AH, CA, LF, C, MS, DW
Akwaaba
Princess May Primary School, Barrett's Grove Entrance (off Stoke Newington Road)
N16 8AJ
07516 675995 (Sunday pm), http://bit.ly/1cgr5Jd
Sunday: 2pm-6pm;
Social drop-in service for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants. Hot meal, games, books, ESOL conversation classes and other activities.
CODES: ET, LF
Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre
Bays 4 and 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road
W10 5PL
020 8969 2292, http://bit.ly/1z7fSPS
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Friday: 10am-12pm
(drop-in);
Sunday: 12pm-4pm
1st Sunday of month - drop-in for isolated Arabic-speaking men aged 55+);
Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families on benefits, housing, homelessness, domestic violence, health and mental health. For mental health support in Arabic, please book in advance. Outreach support to the elderly. ESOL classes with free creche for women returners. Some projects are borough-restricted, so contact them for more information.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, MS
All People All Places
Pymmes Park Visitors Centre, Edmonton
N18 2UF
07907 827 133 (Call or text), https://allpeopleallplaces.org/
Tuesday-Thursday: 8am-2pm;
Best park entrance is just off Victoria St. Closest overground station is Silver St.
Breakfast and lunch available alongside hot drinks. Access to our service is on a drop-in basis, with casework offered by appointment. Change of clothes available, and 'care packages' for rough sleepers with toiletries & sleeping bag.
We have an immigration solicitor visit our day centre once a month. Enable Drug and Alcohol Service drop in to have a chat about substance misuse, and sometimes run men's groups, discuss mental health and tools to manage emotions. Washing machine/dryer available to use.
Alternative contact numbers:
07840 345 872 (Call or text)
07542 592 340 (Call or text)
CODES: A, DA, CL, FF, LA, L, OW
ASLAN (All Souls Local Action Network)
c/o All Souls Clubhouse, 141 Cleveland Street
W1T 6QG
020 7580 3522, http://bit.ly/K90HTT
Saturday: 5:30am-7:45am
(tea run: 5.45-6.15 Tavistock St; 6.15-6.45 Savoy Pl; 7-7.45 King William IV St; All Souls Ch 6.30-8.30);
Saturday: 9am-12pm
(day centre at Webber St. Breakfast, bible group, ESOL, photography & art. Showers & clothes for ticket holders. Tickets from Webber St on Mondays);
Saturday: 6:30pm-8:30pm
(Entertainment - invites via tea run or welcome desk at All Souls.;
Organisation that participates in the Westminster Churches Winter Shelter (referral only). Films, coach trips, clothes store and bible group Saturdays at 6.30pm. Invites via the tea run or welcome desk at All Souls Langham Pl. If you need step-free access, a volunteer will let you in via Cleveland St entrance. Email: info@allsouls.org
CODES: AC, CL, DW, ET, FF, LF
Baron's Court Project
69 Talgarth Road
W14 9DD
020 7603 5232, http://bit.ly/QCjsF
Monday-Wednesday: 2pm-5pm
(drop-in, showers/laundry and café);
Friday: 12pm-2pm
(women's group);
Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm
(Green Palm Club for isolated black and minority ethnic people);
Thursday: 2pm-5pm
(life skills);
Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-1:30pm
(advocacy);
Friendly drop-in where people who are vulnerable through homelessness or mental health problems can socialise, find support and access services. One-to-one advice (Tue & Thu).
CODES: AD, IT, LF
Bench Outreach
14 New King Street, Deptford
SE8 3HS
020 8694 7740, http://bit.ly/2DRyNsT
Thursday: 1pm-4pm
(SHE);
SHE (Support, Help, Empowerment) is a weekly drop-in session offering advice to homeless and vulnerable women in a safe, female-only space.
CODES: AH, CC, FF, LF, OL, TS
C4WS Lunch Club
Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald Street, London
WC1N 3QW
Wednesday: 10:45am-1pm;
Services include soup, hot drinks & snacks, hot showers, drop-in medical and casework support.
CODES: BS, FF, MS
Camden Routes off The Streets (CGL)
6-8 Greenland Street
NW1 0ND
0207 846 3535, https://bit.ly/1CHIXoC
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm;
For single homeless people.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BS, DW, FC, L, SF
Caritas Anchor House
81 Barking Road, Canning Town
E16 4HB
0207 476 6062, http://bit.ly/2a60AZ6
For people affected by homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, domestic abuse & offending. Accommodation and varied services. Email info@caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
Opening times: 24/7
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, MD, SF
Carpenters Café
Carpenters Estate Community Hall, 17 Doran Walk (enter from Carpenters Rd), Stratford
E15 2JL
07932 661 089, http://bit.ly/2jSgnhK
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(food, drinks, clothes, books, toiletries, showers);
Aims "To show the love of Christ in practical ways to the homeless, elderly and anyone needing a helping hand, and to encourage and support the homeless into making better life choices".
CODES: BS, BE, CL, DW, FF, SF
Change, Grow, Live Reset (Tower Hamlets)
183 Whitechapel Road
E1 1DN
020 388 99510, https://www.changegrowlive.org
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm;
Tuesday: 10am-7pm;
Wednesday: 12:30pm-7pm;
Wednesday: 12:30pm-7pm;
Treatment and Recovery Service for people affected by substance misuse.
CODES: A, DW, MS
Chelsea Methodist Church Pastoral Care
155a Kings Rd
SW3 5TX
020 7352 9305, http://bit.ly/ywMwR
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm;
Lunch is served upstairs but staff or volunteers bring meals downstairs to those with limited mobility.
CODES: CL
Crisis at Christmas
Various addresses
24 December to 28 December
Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm
(All day centres open);
Paddington Day Centre:
City of Westminster College, Paddington Green, W2 1NB
Pimlico Day Centre:
Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT
Stratford Day Centre:
School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ
From Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025, Crisis is running its annual Crisis at Christmas day centres. Each centre provides: Hot meals and snacks; shower facilities; toiletries; advice, information and support; free international phone calls; healthcare, podiatry and opticians; a salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care; computer access, printing and support to get online; creative sessions.
CODES: BS, DT, FF, IT, B, CC
Crisis Skylight (Brent)
1-2 Bank Buildings, High Street, Harlesden
NW10 4LT
0208 965 2561, https://www.crisis.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(drop-in);
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(phone line open);
The skylight service works with single adults experiencing rough sleeping in Brent and the adjoining boroughs to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good.
We can help with: finding a home and settling in; finding work and applying for jobs; looking after your health and wellbeing. How we can help depends on your situation and needs.
Crisis is not an emergency service and we do not have direct access to accommodation.
CODES: BS, CA, FF, MS, S, TS
Divine Rescue
Thurlow Lodge, 1 Thurlow Street
SE17 2US
020 3489 1765, http://bit.ly/1o9EBNA
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Work with homeless people and people with substance abuse issues. Help with hospital visits and bereavement, and support with detox. Their Christian mission is to touch and change lives one at a time.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CL, C, ET, FF, OW
Dunloe Centre
St Saviour's Priory, 18 Queensbridge Road
E2 8NS
020 7739 9976
Tuesday: 10:30am-12pm;
Small, unfunded project run entirely by volunteers. Turns away only people who are violent. On ground floor, but with one step between the street and the lobby.
CODES: BE, CL, FF
Enfield and Haringey Homeless Respite, All People All Places
N8 & EN2
December to April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8am;
Daytime casework (housing, benefits, health) and advocacy all year. From December to March, there is overnight respite offering evening meal, bed and breakfast, but it is recommended that you apply for a place before December to get on the list/waiting list: info@allpeopleallplaces.org. Email contact 7 days per week. Response often immediate, always same day and within 24 hours. Day centre operates 4 or 5 days per week. All enquiries by email: info@allpeopleallplaces.org.
CODES: AD, A, AH, BS, BE, CC, DA, L, MD, TS
Faith in Action (Homelessness Project Merton)
Salvation Army Citadel, 109 Kingston Road, South Wimbledon
SW19 3JR
07843 280 419, http://bit.ly/1KW4rQ3
Wednesday & Friday: 10am-3pm;
Drop-in for rough sleepers, and for people who are vulnerably housed, socially excluded, vulnerable or isolated, and for those with addiction issues. Benefits advice most Wednesdays. Advocacy, alcohol and drug advice. A listening ear, breakfast, lunch, teas and coffees.
CODES: AH, AD, A, CC, BS, CL, C, DW, L, OL, LF
Finsbury Park Mosque
7-11 St Thoms's Road
N4 2QH
020 7424 5252, http://bit.ly/1TzS5H5
Thursday: 6pm-8pm
(soup run - 7pm–9pm in summer);
Community centre that works with everyone to promote dialogue and understanding in our multicultural society.
CODES: C, ET, LA, LF
Glass Door Homeless Charity
155a Kings Road, Chelsea
SW3 5TX
020 7351 4948, http://bit.ly/1Gs26vG
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9am-2pm
(Chelsea Methodist Church);
Winter shelter
04 November to 05 April
Monday-Sunday: 8pm-7am
(please come to the day centre or phone to see if there are vacancies);
Wednesday & Friday: 9am-2pm
(St Augustine's Church);
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(Ace of Clubs);
Monday-Thursday: 9am-11am
(Vineyard Community Centre);
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3pm
(The Yard, Putney);
Glass Door runs London’s largest emergency winter night shelter, providing men and women a safe, warm place to sleepfrom November to April. Individuals affected by homelessness also access advice, food, showers and laundry facilities year-round from drop-in day centres that work in partnership with the charity.
CODES: AH, BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, TS, AD, CC
Greenwich Homeless Project
360 Middle Park Ave, Eltham
SE9 5QH
0203 355 6880, https://greenwichhomelessproject.org.uk
Monday & Friday: 9am-1pm;
Wednesday: 9am-3pm;
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-8:30am
(Winter Shelter runs October til March);
Day centre open year-round excluding public holidays. For those experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Service includes: hot breakfast, lunch, access to showers, laundry, casework, health support and wellbeing activities.
From the end of October until end of March each year Greenwich Homeless Project (GHP) runs a night shelter, 7pm – 8.30am. See the website: greenwichhomelessproject.org.uk
Referral by agreed partner agencies must be confirmed by GHP Caseworker. 18+, mixed, 13 places.
CODES: AD, BS, CA, CC, FF, L, MS
Greenwich Migrant Hub
Woolwich Common Community Centre, Leslie Smith Square
SE18 4DW
07429031389, http://bit.ly/1UiAjYA
Tuesday: 10:30am-1:30pm;
Drop-in centre for free immigration, housing & domestic violence advice, and a hot meal to migrants in Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, FF, LA, SF
Holy Trinity Brompton
Queen's Gate (St Augustine's)
SW7 5LP
020 7590 8248, https://bit.ly/2uXdzpB
Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Wed only: 9am–12:00pm. Glass Door casework support, Crosslight debt advice, computers/printers, clothing repairs and pastoral support.
Appointment only - book on arrival.
Breakfast & clothing available to those with an appointment with one of these services.
CODES: MH, CC, CA, FF, IT, OL, OW, CL
Homeless Action in Barnet (HAB)
36b Woodhouse Road
N12 0RG
020 8446 8400, http://bit.ly/1pMiYI2
Monday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(free breakfast until 10.30, cheap meal - £1.50 - 12.00-1.30);
Works together as equals with people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness to enable them to take control of their lives, obtain a suitable home and maintain their tenancy.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, BS, CL, TS
Islington Centre for Refugees & Asylum Seekers
Cross Street Baptist Church, 16 -18 Cross St
N1 2BG
020 7354 9946, http://bit.ly/1RsnF5f
Monday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Tuesday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Wednesday: 11am-4:30pm
Online only;
Wednesday: 11am-2pm
In-person at the centre;
Thursday: 10am-4pm
Online only;
Friday: 1:30pm-3pm
Online only;
Offer online and in-person services
Practical help, education & art classes.
CODES: AD, CL, ET, IT, LF
Kingdom Compassion (YWAM)
29 Rosaville Road
SW6 7BN
020 7385 5791, http://bit.ly/2L4fSkg
Wednesday: 10am-4pm;
Wednesday: 2pm-4pm
(coffee bar);
Coffee bar. Out of hours, an answer phone service is available. Whenever possible, please make an appointment beforehand - phone or email office@eccp-ywam.org.uk.
CODES: CL, FF, SF
London Jesus Centre
83 Margaret Street
W1W 8TB
0845 833 3005, http://bit.ly/t1sdo
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:30am-12:30pm
(drop-in, advice);
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-4:30pm
(refugee/migrant drop-in);
Day centre with IT, citizenship, arts and crafts, life skills and ESOL classes.
CODES: AC, ET, IT
Marylebone Centre (Church Army)
1-5 Cosway St
NW1 5NR
020 7262 3818, http://bit.ly/1mhvhYf
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-1:30pm
(rough sleepers' drop-in);
Monday: 10:30am-11:30am
(drama);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(M’lebone Proj newsletter);
Tuesday: 10am-12pm
(open access; clothing for rough sleepers only);
Tuesday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(healthy eating; kitchen skills);
Wednesday: 8am-9am
(running club);
Wednesday: 9am-12pm
(Women into Work 1:1; advice);
Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Women into Work group);
Thursday: 9am-3pm
(life coaching 1:1);
Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(Westminster Adul Education Service – IT, reading, writing);
Friday: 10am-12pm
(ESOL for beginners) ;
Female-only project. Two hostels with 112 single beds and a day centre with a rough sleepers' drop-in. Activities programme for residents and day centre users. Lift for people with mobility problems to access the day centre.
CODES: BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, L, LS, MS, MD, SH, TS, SF, LF
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton Street
NW1 1JR
020 7388 5560, https://nhyouthcentre.org.uk
Monday: 2pm-3:30pm
(alcohol support);
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;
Day centre for young people aged 18–24 needing help with homelessness.
Please bring your ID to your first visit, you will need to register at reception.
Daily day centre services, activities and stay for a hot lunch. New Horizon can help with: Housing advice and advocacy; Support with accessing benefits and Universal Credit; Education, employment and training support; Counselling and mental health support; Physical and sexual health advice; Breakfast and hot lunches; Showers; Wifi; Laundry; Clothes and health essentials; Youth work and life skills programme including art, music, sports and drama.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BS, ET, FF, IT, MS, C, FA, L, SH, TS
North London Action for the Homeless
St Paul's Church Hall, Stoke Newington Rd
N16 7UE
07421 032 553, http://bit.ly/1NdAPD6
Monday: 12pm-1:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Free three-course vegetarian meal, and tea or coffee. Take-away food and clothing upon request. Visits from Health Access Worker. East European outreach workers.
CODES: CL, FF, MS, OL
One Roof
Old Diorama Arts Centre (ODAC), Regent's Place, 201 Drummond Street
NW1 3FE
0207 383 0727, https://olddiorama.com
Fridays at ODAC are One Roof Programme days, offering a morning and afternoon creative workshop every week, with a diverse and ever-evolving series of sessions. One Roof producers will be on hand for 1:1 mentoring and advice sessions, and an open-door approach to visitors who just want to pop in for a chat and a cuppa. You can sign up to the whole term or specific classes. Sign up for a term or a class on the website listed above.
CODES: CC, ET
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
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
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
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.
CODES: MH, AC, CC, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, IT, NE
Quaker Social Action
17 Old Ford Road
E2 9PJ
02089835030
The American Church
Tuesday: 10:30am-12:30pm;
Lincolns Inn field
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm;
St Giles in the field
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Quaker Social Action run a community library.
~TuesdaysTurn a Corner: mobile community library at The American Church, near Goodge Street, at 10.30am-12.30pm
~Wednesday: Turn a Corner: mobile community library at Lincoln’s Inn Fields, near Holborn on Wednesdays at 5.30pm-8.30pm
~Saturday: Turn a Corner: mobile community library at St Giles in the Fields, near Tottenham Court Road on Saturdays at 9.30am-12.30pm
Providing books to everyone for free (no need to return) as well as reading glasses.
Also, Tuesdays: Cook Up: free to use kitchen space in Islington, bi-weekly by appointment.
Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre
The Philbeach Hall, 51 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court
SW5 9EB
020 7835 1389, https://www.refettoriofelix.com
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm
(lunch service);
Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-3pm
(Glass Door caseworker – first come, first served);
Monday: 11am-2pm
(Age UK adviser);
Tuesday: 12pm-2pm
(Age UK Lunch Club – reserved seats at regular lunch service);
Wednesday: 12pm-2pm
(NHS nurse);
Tuesday: 12pm-3pm
(RBKC Council drop-in);
Dental health adviser once a month
Community Counselling Psychotherapy Service (CCPS): CCPS provides free face-to-face individual counselling and psychotherapy. This is available through internal referral.
CODES: FF, MH, C, IT, MS, TS
Restart Lives
St Columba’s Church, Pont Street
SW1X 0BD
RESTART Lives, a London-based charity, supports homeless individuals though tailored casework, group programmes and meal services, helping people secure housing, find employment and improve mental and physical wellbeing.
Mon – Thu: individual casework organised by appointment. This sometimes involves attending jobcentres and health appointmets.
Fri: 6:30 – 8:30pm: drop-in centre. Hot meal service, case work and digital inclusion support (e.g. charging phones, using WiFi and occasional resource handouts).
CODES: AD, AH, BE, FA, FF, IT
SanKTus Welfare Project
4 Lady Margaret Road, Kentish Town
NW5 2XT
020 7485 9160, http://bit.ly/1Mrxvzy
Sunday: 3pm-4:30pm
(showers and clothes available);
Wednesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(afternoon tea with sandwiches and refreshments);
Phone or email sanktus.welfare@gmail.com for details of Tai Chi, yoga and craft sessions, welfare advice etc.
CODES: CC, BS, CL, FF, AC, LF
Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers
The Copleston Centre, Copleston Road
SE15 4AN
020 7732 0505, http://bit.ly/1pPD578
Tuesday: 12:30pm-5pm
(drop-in - lunch, advice, creche, ESOL, gardening, wellbeing);
Wednesday: 11am-2:45pm
(Baptist Ch, 121 Peckham Pk Rd, SE15 6SX);
Thursday: 1pm-5pm
(St Mary Newington, Kennington Pk Rd, SE11 4JH);
Drop-in centre for asylum seekers and refugees. Advice on housing, health, education, training and employment. Gardening club. Group therapy.
CODES: MH, AH, CL, ET, FF, MS, LF
Spires
Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews
SW9 9GX
020 8696 0943, http://www.spires.org.uk
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 9am-10:30am
(Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Leonard’s Church, 8 Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1RB);
Tuesday: 9am-11:30am
(Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Luke’s Church, 13 Norwood High St, SE27 ODT);
Tuesday: 1pm-3pm
(Drop-In for newly granted refugees facing homelessness at West Croydon Baptist Church, Whitehorse Road, CR0 2JH);
Wednesday: 9am-4pm
(Closed);
Thursday: 9am-11:30am
(Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Leonard’s Church, 8 Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1RB);
Thursday: 9am-12pm
(Drop-in for vulnerable women, at Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, London, SW9 9GX);
Friday: 9am-11:30am
(Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Luke’s Church, 13 Norwood High St, SE27 ODT);
Spires’ rough sleepers drop-in service runs four days a week and is open to anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Warm food & drinks will be provided, while key workers will be on hand to offer advice and support and assess individual’s needs and housing requirements.
CODES: AD, C, FF
St Giles' Trust
Georgian House, 64-68 Camberwell Church Street
SE5 8JB
0207 708 8000, http://bit.ly/DoBEb
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-12:30pm;
Supports ex-offenders.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, IT, OL
Stoll
446 Fulham Road
SW6 1DT
020 7385 2110, https://bit.ly/2tbLdaD
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm
(closed 12.30–1.30);
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-5pm;
Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing for ex-servicemen and women. As well as housing, they provide life-changing support including employment training, advice, addiction services and health and wellbeing activities.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, MD, OW, TS
Street Souls - Emmaus Greenwich
Coombe House, 226 Elmley Street, Plumstead
SE18 7NN
07354 460480, http://bit.ly/2X4hqBh
Thursday: 6pm-8pm
at Woolwich Common Community Centre, SE18 4DW;
Each Thursday Street Souls offers support to anyone in need. We offer food, clothing and other items, weekly activities, a listening ear and signposting to local organisations.
CODES: CL, FF, AD, OL
Street Souls - Emmaus Greenwich2
Coombe House, 226 Elmley Street, Plumstead
SE18 7NN
1st and 3rd Friday of each month between 7:30 - 9pm at St Stephen's Church, Rochester Row, SW1P 1LE
Twice a month Street Souls offers support to anyone in need. We offer food, clothing and other items, a listening ear and signposting to local organisations.
CODES: CL, AD, OL
Streets2Homes
2a Wych Elm, Harlow, Essex
CM20 1QP
01279 430011, http://bit.ly/2IuUuTB
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-2pm
(day centre - breakfast from 8.45);
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments);
Social contact and access to housing and employment advice, health services, food & clothing, and general guidance. Links with a wide range of agencies and organisations to access appropriate help. The day centre provides shower facilities, clean clothes, food etc. as well as advice, support and practical help. Ring or email streets2homes@streets2homes.co.uk for more info.
CODES: AH, AD, CL, MS, OL, BS
Thames Reach (Camden Spectrum)
Camden Spectrum, 6-8 Greenland Street
NW1 0ND
020 7267 4937, http://bit.ly/KMJ1uF
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-7pm;
Thames Reach is a London-based charity helping homeless and vulnerable people to find decent homes, build supportive relationships and lead fulfilling lives. Its vision is to end street homelessness. Email CamdenSpectrum@thamesreach.org.uk
CODES: AH, A, AC, BS, CL, DW, FF, IT, MS, OL, TS, LF
Thames Reach (Employment Academy)
29 Peckham Road
SE5 8UA
020 7702 4260, http://bit.ly/1CHIXoC
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. Phone or email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info.
CODES: MH, AH, CA, ET, IT, OL, OW, TS
The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
020 7766 5544, https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30pm-4:30pm
(appointment only);
Wednesday: 9am-12:15pm
(women only);
Provides short- and long-term support to people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, etc.
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, CC, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, FC, IT, MS, MD, OW, SF
The Manna
St Stephens Church Hall, 17 Canonbury Road
N1 2DF
020 7226 5369, https://themanna.org.uk
Tuesday: 2pm-7pm;
Thursday & Friday: 10am-4pm;
Wednesdays: activity day (Call or check website)
A day centre for marginalised, vulnerable and homeless people with a wide range of services available to guests, including: Food; Laundry; Showers; Key work advice.
CODES: BS, FF, L
The Manna Centre
12 Melior Street
SE1 3QP
0207 357 9363, https://www.mannasociety.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 8:30am-1:30pm
(Open for breakfast, lucnch & showers);
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm
(Housing & welfare advice, mobile phone charging);
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-12pm
(Nurse);
Monday: 10am-10:45am
(clothing store by ticket only);
Monday-Thursday: 10am-10:45am
(computers);
Tuesday: 10am-11:30am
(mental health);
Tuesday: 10am-1pm
(chiropodist, every second week);
Monday: 10am-1pm
(accommodation advice at 020 7403 1931 (option 1));
Please note this service is only available on a Monday and for those looking for accommodation only.
CODES: MH, BS, FF, MS, TS, SF, FA, L, IT
The Passage
St Vincent's Centre, Carlisle Place
SW1P 1NL
020 7592 1850, http://passage.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(closed 12noon – 1pm for lunch);
The Passage runs a modern Resource Centre, four accommodation projects, outreach services, health services, homelessness prevention schemes and a modern slavery support programme. Services include: Initial assessment and advice; Showers, toilets and laundry; Breakfast and lunch service; Benefits advice; Housing advice; Mental health support; Access to Nurses and GPs; Education and employment training; Welfare rights advice; Support groups.
CODES: MH, AH, IT, MS, BS, FA, FF, L
The Salvation Army (Chalk Farm)
10-16 Haverstock Hill
NW3 2XY
020 7485 1605, http://bit.ly/1Q8MIMk
Monday: 6pm-8pm;
Open drop-in.
CODES: BS
The Salvation Army (Number 10 Drop-In Centre)
10 Princes Street
W1B 2LH
020 7629 5424 (option 4), http://bit.ly/1SlBWkZ
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am-12pm
(advice & enquiries);
Tuesday: 2pm-4pm
(art, board games & drop-in);
Wednesday: 1pm-4pm
(advice & enquiries; employability);
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8pm
(dinner - two sittings);
Thursday: 12pm-4pm
(lunch, advice, enquiries);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(lunch, advice & enquiries);
Tuesday: 9am-9:45am
(breakfast);
Please speak to a member of staff to arrange an appointment.
CODES: AH, CC, CL, LF
The Tab
Shoreditch Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3 Godfrey Place
E2 7NT
020 7739 3076, http://bit.ly/1zLUArx
Friday: 9am-12pm;
Offers support and friendship to people experiencing homelessness, and alcohol and drug addiction.
CODES: DW
The Vision Organisation UK
St Silas Community Hall, Penton Street
N1 9UL
07405200064, http://bit.ly/2aS9Bau
Wednesday: 7pm-8pm
(Lincoln's Inn Fields: food, drink, personal hygiene goods and offering help);
Thursday: 7pm-9pm
(drop-in: 3-course meal, clothes, books);
CODES: B, CA, CL, FF
The Welcome Project
2 St Mary's Road, Ilford
IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283, https://bit.ly/2nJuUza
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-3pm;
Wednesday: 9am-1:30pm
;
Monday: 10am-3pm
(appointments only);
Friday: 9am-3pm;
Drop-in service for homeless people, particularly rough sleepers. Support work, nurse-led clinic, counselling, ESOL & other educational sessions that support independent living. Allotment, gardening, exercise and therapeutic massage also available. Referral through Streetlink only.
CODES: ET, MS, LF
Triumphant Church International
136 West Green Rd, South Tottenham
N15 5AD
020 8800 6001, https://bit.ly/2B6Ygkc
Sunday: 11am-2pm
(food bank);
Wednesday: 7pm-8pm
(hot meal);
Sunday: 9am-10am
(hot breakfast);
Five Loaves Food Bank is by referral from Haringey agencies.
CODES: AD, CL, FF
Upper Holloway Baptist Church (Archway Drop-In Centre)
11 Tollington Way
N7 6RG
020 7272 2104, http://bit.ly/2Y3mh2T
Monday: 10am-12pm
(sandwiches, soups, drinks);
Food (light snacks, tea, soup, sandwiches), a change of clothes and somewhere to spend time. Some counselling, advice and information available. Charge of ?1 for food.
CODES: CL, LF
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
020 7928 1677, https://bit.ly/2vPkv9n
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Saturday: 9am-12pm;
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
CODES: MH, BS, CL, MS, OL, LF
Whitechapel Mission
212 Whitechapel Road
E1 1BJ
0300 011 1400, https://whitechapel.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 6am-11am
(drop-in);
Monday-Sunday: 8am-10am
(free breakfast);
Monday-Friday: 6am-10am
(women's showers);
Monday-Friday: 7am-10am
(men's showers & clothing);
Monday-Friday: 7am-10am
(men's showers & clothing);
Monday-Friday: 8am-3pm
(advice centre & computing);
Day centre with various services.
CODES: AH, FA, FF
Wsup (the Weekend Service User Project)
Woolwich Central Baptist Church, Simmons Road
SE18 6UX
07580322891, http://bit.ly/1MqVQ8M
Saturday: 10:30am-2:30pm
(clothing 3rd Sat of month);
Tuesday: 11:30am-3:30pm;
Showers, laundry facilities and food. Also clothing, hairdresser, and signposting. Art therapist, board games and table tennis.
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