Apex Scotland

For offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk of offending, many of whom may also be homeless. Their services will help clients to, for instance, move onto employment, training or further education. To find your local office, please click the link to visit the website. CODES: CC, CA, ET, IT, LA, BA, TS, DW

Barnardo's (Safer Choices)

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Confidential crisis service for people under 18. Phone the helpline or email SaferChoices@barnardos.org.uk CODES: AD, A, C, DW, MS, OW

Breathing Space Scotland

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

Edinburgh City Youth Cafe

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

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre

Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am (helpline); Free and confidential emotional and practical support and information to women, all members of the transgender community. Young people aged 12–18 who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians and have experienced sexual violence can get help via the STAR project on star@ercc.scot. Textline: 07537 410 027 CODES: AD, C

GEAAP’s Young Booze Busters

Site for young people to get informed about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, run by the Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project.

Glasgow Gen R 8 Housing Service

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Provides advice and support to people aged 16-24 who wish to access and sustain permanent accommodation. Helps young people to develop the skills they need to maintain a home. Staff work flexibly over the weekend and in the evenings. CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, DA, TS, SF

LGBT Youth Scotland

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 4pm-8pm Live chat available online; We are Scotland’s national charity for LGBTQ+ young people, aged 13-25. We support young people in all aspects of their lives through the provision of amazing youth work. Visit website to find a local group. CODES: C, S

Move On (Glasgow)

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm ; Enables homeless people to develop the skills and tools they need to reach their own long-term solutions. Majority of services for young people, but there are some services available for everyone - phone first to arrange appointment. CODES: AH, AD, ET, OW

NIGHTSTOP GLASGOW

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Nightstop provides young people, aged between 16-25, with emergency accommodation within vetted and trained host households in communities across Glasgow. If you need somewhere to stay tonight call 0141 418 6990 Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm (Generally but this number puts you through to an emergency phone number outside of these hours)

Number 20 (Four Square)

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

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Offers a wide range of mental health support. Call or use contact form on website for help and signposting to services in various locations. CODES: MH, A, C, DW, TS, AH

Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)

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)

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

Rape Crisis Scotland

Monday-Sunday: 6pm-12am; Helpline: 08088 01 03 02. Free, confidential helpline for anyone, women and men, affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. We can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support. Minicom service for deaf or hard of hearing people (0141 353 3091). Interpreters are available if your first language is not English. CODES: C, OL, SH

Right There (formerly YPeople)

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 (West Lothian)

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (hotline); Supported accommodation service by referral only. No drop-in service but call for information. CODES: AH, ET, SF, TS

Rock Trust Youth Housing

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

Saffron Housing

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Accommodation and support for single minority ethnic homeless people (16–25) with low support needs. Referral only via GP or social worker. Phone or email enquiries@southside-ha.co.uk for more information. CODES: AH, CC, DA, TS

SAY Women Accommodation Project

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-9:30pm; 24-hr emergency on-call service. Support drop-in, helpline and accommodation for women aged 16?25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and are survivors of child sexual abuse, rape or sexual abuse. Step-free with lift access. CODES: AH, C, MS

Scottish Child Law Centre

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4pm (hotline); Free legal advice service, by telephone, email and text message, on all aspects of Scots law relating to children and young people. All calls answered by fully qualified lawyers. 0800 328 8970 - free call for under 21s (landline); 0300 330 1421 - free call for under 21s (mobile). CODES: LA

Stopover (Four Square)

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (staffed 24/7); Stopover provide supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless. Residents can stay for up to 2 years or until suitable housing becomes available. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 229 8381 CODES: AH, AD, BS, C, DA, ET, OL, OW

Street Legal

Free legal advice and support to young people (up to the age of 26) who are either experiencing, or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh. CODES: LA, AD, ET, AH

Street Soccer Scotland (Edinburgh)

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)

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 Mungo Foundation (De Paul House)

Support and accommodation for young adults (ages 16–21). Referral only via Social Work Care Manager. CODES: AH, AD, LF, TS, OL

Wellbeing Service for Young People

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

YMCA Glasgow

Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm; Works with people of all ages experiencing homelessness to access and stay in appropriate accommodation. At Ypeople we offer lots of services to people of all ages who are going through homelessness, including supported accommodation, temporary furnished flats, outreach housing support, and support to access to private rented sector. We do this in Glasgow, Edinburgh, South Lanarkshire, East Dunbartonshire, Highland and Orkney. CODES: AH, AD, TS