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

Givin' it Laldie

Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens, Glasgow G5 0RA
0141 280 0053, https://givinitlaldie.org.uk
Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm; Our music sessions are FREE & open to everyone – no auditions, no experience and no ability to read music required! We use music to build and strengthen our community, to connect people and to lift lives and improve wellbeing – why not come along and have a go? CODES: MD

Govanhill Baths

126 Calder Street, Glasgow G42 7QP
0141 433 2999, https://www.govanhillbaths.com
Whether you’re looking to be more active, meet new people, try something relaxing or increase your self confidence we hope to have something for everyone to take part in. All our Wellbeing Programme activities are FREE and open to adults living within a mile of Govanhill who are not currently employed (or are on low income) and not in full-time education. Refugees and asylum-seekers are welcome to attend from anywhere in the city. Weekly gardening sessions at nearby People's Pantry community garden. CODES: FF, MH, CC

Platform Easterhouse

The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse G34 9JW
0141 276 9661, https://platform-online.co.uk/whats-on
Platform is the arts centre at the heart of The Bridge community space in Easterhouse, offering a year-round programme of Pay-What-You-Like arts, craft and music classes. Check website for details about this month's activities. CODES: CC

Queen's Park Govanhill Parish Church

170 Queen's Drive, Glasgow G42 8QZ
0141 423 3654, https://qpgpc.com
Thursday: 10:30am-12pm Food Bank; Saturday: 5pm-6pm Club 170 – free takeout meal, toiletries, clothing – all year round; Tuesday: 12pm-1pm Lunch Stop (only between Sep – Jun); Thursday: 10am-11am Coffee Club (only between Sep – Jun); Church where everyone is someone and everyone is valued regardless of past, or present situation, where self-belief is nurtured and where everyone is loved unconditionally. Please call first in morning for details. CODES: FF, SF

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

Social Bite (Aberdeen)

516 Union Street, Aberdeen AB10 1TT
0131 353 0250, https://social-bite.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am Take away breakfast; Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 4:15pm-5pm Take away afternoon Scran; Thursday: 4:15pm-6pm Sit in Social Supper; Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people. CODES: FF

Social Bite (Edinburgh)

131 Rose Street, Edinburgh EH2 3DT
0131 353 0250, https://social-bite.co.uk
Thursday: 4pm-5pm Mixed sit-in supper; Monday-Sunday: 4pm-4:45pm Evening takeaway scran; Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people. Free food take-away. CODES: FF

Social Bite (Glasgow)

10 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3GF
Monday-Friday: 8am-9:30am Take away breakfast; Wednesday: 4:45pm-5:45pm Sit in afternoon supper; Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 5pm-6pm Take away afternoon scran; Wednesday: 6:15pm-7pm Womans sit in supper; Every single penny of Social Bite's profits are donated to good causes. One in four of its team is formerly homeless. Suspended items are bought by customers for homeless people. CODES: FF

Street Soccer Scotland (Edinburgh)

2 Bernard Street, Edinburgh EH6 6PU
07480 979 919, http://bit.ly/1U81BBS
Monday & Wednesday: 1pm-3pm (Powerleague Portobello - phone 07480979919 before your first visit); Thursday: 1pm-2:30pm (Leith Community Centre - phone 07480979919 before your first visit); Wednesday: 10:30am-12pm (Powerleague Portobello - referral only); Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Robbie on 07480 979 919 before your first visit. CODES: LF, ET

Street Soccer Scotland (Glasgow)

07480 970 790, https://bit.ly/2OnByJO
Monday: 2pm-4pm (Lady Octavia Sports Centre, Greenock); Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1pm-3pm (Townhead Powerleague); Street soccer and football-inspired training and personal development as a medium to empower people who are affected by social exclusion to make positive changes in their lives. Call Ross on 07480 970 790 before your first visit. CODES: LF, ET

The Salvation Army (East Adam Street)

1 East Adam Street, Edinburgh EH8 9TF
0131 667 4313, https://tinyurl.com/4p6x979n
Tuesday: 7:30am-8:30am Men's fellowship (first Tue of month); Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Free Debt Advice Service (Call 0131 528 6351 for appointment); Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Digital Skills & Employability Workshop; Thursday: 10am-2:30pm Toasty Cafe; Sunday: 10am-12pm Messy Church (Held around six times a year - Breakfast followed by bible story, crafts and music. FREE. Call for details.); In the heart of Scotland's capital, Edinburgh City Salvation Army is your local church and community centre where everyone is always assured of a warm welcome! CODES: ET, FF, SF, BA, IT

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