CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
ad: Advocacy
a: Alcohol workers
ac: Art classes
b: Barber
ba: Benefits advice
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: Food (free)
f: 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
Breathing Space Scotland
0800 83 85 87, http://bit.ly/2ZqTsO1
Monday-Thursday: 6pm-2am;
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).
CODES: MH, AD, C
Change Scotland
6 Newington Business Centre, Dalkeith Road Mews, Edinburgh
EH16 5GA
0300 323 1545, https://bit.ly/1E1lz3X
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
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.
CODES: MH
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
0131 229 1797, https://bit.ly/2UvUd5Z
Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm
(13–21 year olds);
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
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DA, DW, ET, MS
Number 20 (Four Square)
Call for address.
Edinburgh
0131 221 2293, https://www.foursquare.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(staffed 24/7);
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.
CODES: MH, C, DW, OW, ET
Penumbra
Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 221 9607, https://www.penumbra.org.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Offers a wide range of mental health support.
01224 642 854 (Aberdeen)
0131 221 9607 (Edinburgh)
0141 229 2580 (Glasgow)
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, TS
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)
0141 638 5170, https://bit.ly/3nyILWP
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
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).
CODES: MH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW
Quarriers ('What If' Project for Women)
0141 946 1116, http://bit.ly/2ILitN6
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
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.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW
Right There (formerly YPeople)
15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 2JA
0141 565 1200
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
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.
CODES: MH, C, SF, EO, EF, AC, AH
Rock Trust (Albany St)
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://bit.ly/1DEgD4k
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-5pm
(drop-in 9.00-12.00);
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.
CODES: MH, AH, BS, CL, C, FF, F, IT, L, TS
© Copyright 2014 the Pavement, Established 2005 Registered Charity No. 1110656 Scottish Charity
Register No. SC043760 ISSN (online) 1757-0484