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
722 Young People Service
722 Leytonstone High Road, Leytonstone
E11 3AJ
020 3404 1098, https://www.healthwatchwalthamforest.co.uk/services/722-young-person-substance-misuse-service-london-e11-3aj/
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
For people aged 10-18 in Waltham Forest with drug- and alcohol-related issues. Evening appointments by request.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, DW, NE, OL
999 Club (Deptford Centre)
21 Deptford Broadway
SE8 4PA
020 8694 5797, https://999club.org
Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
Day Centre drop-in;
If you are homeless you can visit our drop-in day centre. You can have a shower, hot food, use the phone, computer or WIFI, do your laundry or check your post. Our staff can support you to find a place to stay and access our other services if you need them. We have a women-only space called The Sanctuary.
CODES: AH, CC, BS, CA, ET, IT, L, TS, LA
Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)
Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge
UB8 1JP
01895 207777, https://tinyurl.com/bdd28py6
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.
CODES: NE, AH, CA, LF, C, MS, DW
Albert Kennedy Trust (London)
Unit 203, Hatton Square Business Centre, 16/16a Baldwins Gardens
EC1N 7RJ
020 7831 6562, https://bit.ly/2Re6hXZ
Monday-Friday: 10am-4:30pm;
Supports LGBT 16-25-year-olds who are homeless or living in a hostile or violent environment because they have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans to their parents or care giver.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, DA, ET, TS
Assisted Homes CIC
453 High Road, Wood Green
N22 8JD
0208 889 1119, https://bit.ly/2Oet7xF
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Assisted Homes recognizes that people suffering from homelessness often need more than just a roof over their heads. The floating support provides a platform for the service users to make the transition to independent living as smoothly as possible.
CODES: AH, CC, DA, TS, SF
CAYSH
Croydon Turnaround Centre, 2 Whitgift Street, Croydon
CR0 1FL
0208 683 0227, http://bit.ly/VoDrGB
Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
(under 21s)
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Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:45pm
(22+, Taberner House);
Advice service for people aged 14-25 (including housing advice) at the Turnaround Centre - no appointment necessary. If you are 22 or older, visit Taberner House.
CODES: AH, AD, C
Centrepoint
Central House, 25 Camperdown Street
E1 8DZ
0808 800 0661, https://centrepoint.org.uk/youth-homelessness/get-help-now/
A Freephone helpline available providing housing advice plus advice via email and live chat (website) for young people 25 and under across England.
We are open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm
Unfortunately, we don’t have direct access to accommodation. But we can explain to young people what their housing rights are, signpost them to services in their area that can support them and help them develop a plan of their next steps.
CODES: AH, AD, A, C
Crash Pad – Youth Shelter
020 7700 2498, http://bit.ly/2I7Izef
Monday-Sunday: 4pm-9am;
Islington-based shelter for people 18-23 with low support needs. 12 bed spaces, separate room for females. Shelter has no Wifi, Playstations, Xboxes or telephone. For referral, please phone or email Momodou Mboge - momodou.piliontrust@gmail.com
CODES: AD, AH, BS, FF, ET, AC, MD, LF
Depaul
London
0207 939 1220, http://bit.ly/2V8j1Wv
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Safe emergency accommodation for homeless young people (16-25) in the homes of approved volunteers. Check the website for the nearest scheme.
Call 0207 278 4224 for mental health support and housing advice.
Free counselling service for young people aged 11 to 25.
CODES: AH, AD, MH, DA
Herts Young Homeless (HYH)
1st Floor, Gracemead House, Woods Avenue, Hatfield
AL10 8HX
03333 202 384, http://bit.ly/1cNErh8
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(appointments for advice);
Aims to prevent homelessness, and support young people, those in crisis and individuals at risk of becoming homeless, mainly people 16-24. Mediation, education and other specialist prevention services, advice, support etc. 18+ Hub for housing, money and benefits advice. Nightstop for emergency short-term accommodation. Advice line: 0844 833 0933.
CODES: AD, C, ET, CC, AH, TS
Iraqi Community Association
Unit 1 Cavell House, 233 Wood Lane
W12 0HL
0207 023 2650, http://bit.ly/2X7ldgY
Monday-Friday: 10am-5:30pm
(Thursday phone only);
Advice & info for Iraqi & Arab communities. Support & guidance for young people. Day centre for older people. Cultural & social activities.
CODES: AH, CC, MS, LA, LF
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
07719828267
Monday-Friday: 8am-1pm
Services: Showers (Booked in advance) also emergency showers.
Takeaway Food:;
JCT - Joining Communities Together
To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267
JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home.
Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing
Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance).
Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
CODES: BS, CC, AH, MS, MH, FF, LA, TS
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton Street
NW1 1JR
020 7388 5560, https://nhyouthcentre.org.uk
Monday: 2pm-3:30pm
(alcohol support);
Monday-Sunday: 10:30am-3:30pm
(showers, laundry, breakfast & lunch;10.30am-1pm advice);
Day centre
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-1pm;
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 1:30pm-3pm;
Day centre for young people aged 18–24 needing help with homelessness.
Please bring your ID to your first visit, you will need to register at reception.
Daily day centre services, activities and stay for a hot lunch. New Horizon can help with: Housing advice and advocacy; Support with accessing benefits and Universal Credit; Education, employment and training support; Counselling and mental health support; Physical and sexual health advice; Breakfast and hot lunches; Showers; Wifi; Laundry; Clothes and health essentials; Youth work and life skills programme including art, music, sports and drama.
CODES: MH, AH, AD, BS, ET, FF, IT, MS, C, FA, L, SH, TS
Sangam Association of Asian Women
210 Burnt Oak Broadway
HA8 0AP
020 8952 7062, http://bit.ly/1p9oUuM
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Saturday: 9am-1pm;
Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes.
CODES: AH, CC, C, DA, ET
St Christopher's Fellowship (for children)
1 Putney High Street
SW15 1SZ
0208 780 7800, http://bit.ly/1gTWqU3
The UK's only refuge for runaway children and is also a housing association for abused, neglected and disadvantaged children.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, C, ET, IT, LA
Stonewall Housing
8 Coppergate House, 10 White’s Row
E1 7NF
020 7359 5767 (advice), http://bit.ly/1B8L98a
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
(advice line 020 7359 5767);
Specialist LGBT housing advice and support for people in their own homes or supported housing for young people. Free, confidential housing advice for LGBT people of all ages.
Since Covid-19 advice line Mon-Fri 10am-1pm:
Option 1 advice.
Option 2 advocacy.
Option 3 supported housing.
CODES: AH, AD, LA
Foyer Federation
020 7430 2212, http://bit.ly/1AtOaxA
Provides more than 10,000 homeless 16-25-year-olds with accommodation, training, job search, support and motivation.
CODES: AH, AD, CA, C, ET, EO
The Mix
0808 808 4994, http://bit.ly/2td4si4
Monday-Sunday: 11am-11pm
(helpline & webchat) ;
Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (80849) or email via the website.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, C, DA, LA
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, ET, MS, MH, C, A, DW
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 Gen R 8 Housing Service
Westwood Business Centre, 69 Aberdalgie Road, Easterhouse, Glasgow
G34 9HJ
0141 771 6161, https://bit.ly/3r60Aht
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
Move On (Glasgow)
4th Floor, 24 St Enoch Sq, Glasgow
G1 4DB
0141 221 2272, http://bit.ly/2ZnHpRA
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
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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
Penumbra
57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh
EH7 5QY
0131 475 2380, https://tinyurl.com/mry27k26
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 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 (West Lothian)
20 Grampian Court, Beveridge Square, Livingston
EH54 6QF
01506 591 860, http://bit.ly/1DEgD4k
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
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
Saffron Housing
553 Shields Road, Glasgow
G41 2RW
0141 422 1112, https://bit.ly/1PEg2cV
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
3rd Floor, 30 Bell St, Glasgow
G1 1LG
0141 552 5803, http://bit.ly/oz6Ua
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
Stopover (Four Square)
40 Grove Street, Edinburgh
EH3 8AT
0131 229 8381, http://bit.ly/2dmjii9
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
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0131 344 0825, http://bit.ly/2MQHRGC
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
The Mungo Foundation (De Paul House)
27 Cruden Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 3RP
0141 445 2800, https://tinyurl.com/3vtp7d5s
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
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
YMCA Glasgow
15 Dava Street, Glasgow
G51 2JA
0141 565 1200, http://bit.ly/2IG0EiB
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
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