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
Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh
EH6 5JQ
0131 561 8930, https://www.bethanychristiantrust.com
Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation. Welcome Centre and multiple other services across Scotland – call for information.
CODES: AH, A, CA, C, DW, FF, OW
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
Phoenix Futures Scotland
0141 336 4272, http://bit.ly/2UnqlYQ
Organisation helping people recover from alcohol and drugs. 'Recovery through Nature' connects service users with nature to work on conservation projects in settings across Scotland. Info: john.deeney@phoenix-futures.org.uk 'Building Futures N Lanarkshire' (self- or agency-referral - lanarkshire.communities@phoenix-futures.org.uk) and 'Scottish Residential Service' (scottish.residential@phoenix-futures.org.uk) provide peer support, group work, counselling, and leisure activities.
CODES: C, A, DW, ET, LF
Rock Trust Youth Housing
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://tinyurl.com/2kzjbww8
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
Friday: 9am-4pm;
Wednesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
Drop-in;
Friday: 9:30am-11am
Drop-in;
Monday: 1pm-3pm
Drop-in;
Our Rock Trust Youth Hub in Edinburgh is a friendly space in the heart of the city where we welcome young people aged 16 -25 who are affected by or at risk of homelessness. We offer advice around housing, benefits, and employment. We also provide support with wellbeing and food provisions.
CODES: MH, AH, C, TS, ET, BA
Second Chance Project Scotland
Carlton Building, 63 Carlton Place, Glasgow
G5 9TW
0141 336 7272, http://www.secondchanceproject.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.
CODES: AD, ET, DW, DT, BA, C
Wellbeing Service for Young People
171 Wilton Street, Glasgow
G20 6DF
0808 143 2002, https://tinyurl.com/5n8taccp
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
Support for homeless 16 – 25 year olds. Referral via City Council: 0141 287 0555 (for out of hours: 0800 838 502).
CODES: AH, AD, CC, C, ET, BA, CA, DA, TS
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