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

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

Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)

10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh EH12 5AA

0131 225 4901, https://tinyurl.com/4a3c3sm5

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (phone for referrals); For those experiencing homelessness, including those in recovery from substance use, we provide temporary accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. Phone for referral. CODES: AH, A, C, DW, CL, CA, ET, OL, BA, MH

Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)

0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow G14 9RN

0141 959 5069, https://tinyurl.com/4hm8d8me

Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm (phone for referral only); Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm; Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered. CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DW, TS, SF, ET

Dunedin Harbour

4 Parliament St, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 6EB

0131 624 5800, https://tinyurl.com/vvx5fxtp

Accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough. Couples and pets accepted. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 529 7125 or 0800 032 5968 (emergency out of hours). CODES: AH, A, CC, CA, DW, TS, MH, ET, LF, BA

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

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow G2 8PW

0141 221 2630, https://www.glasgowcitymission.com

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Drop-in; Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm Lunch; Monday-Friday: 6:30pm-8pm Dinner; Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Various project workers; We offer spirit-led, faith-filled community to vulnerable adults and children within the city, by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow. Numerous activities, services and classes for homeless people and those struggling with money. CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, MS, AD, CC

Steps to Hope

St Cuthbert's, 5 Lothian Road, (Soup Kitchen address) EH1 2EP

07949 838 666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk

Monday: 6pm-8pm Monday Munchies; Sunday: 4pm-7pm Sunday Supper; Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. We operate Hope House - a 10 bedroom residential recovery programme which is peer led. This Educational activity programme focuses on the 12 Steps which brings about change within those who desire a clean and sober life. Also runs two soup kitchens per week at St Cuthbert's. CODES: AH, A, C, DW, FF, OW, SF