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
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
Caritas Anchor House
81 Barking Road, Canning Town
E16 4HB
0207 476 6062, http://bit.ly/2a60AZ6
For people affected by homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, domestic abuse & offending. Accommodation and varied services. Email info@caritasanchorhouse.org.uk.
Opening times: 24/7
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, MD, SF
Colchester Emergency Night Shelter
39-41 Alexandra Road, Colchester, Essex
CO3 3DF
01206 549885; 01206 805324, http://bit.ly/1upiWoT
Monday-Saturday: 7:15pm-9am;
Sunday: 12:30pm-9am;
Temporary accommodation, respite & support for single homeless people 18+. Signposting, help with permanent accommodation, benefits & health.
CODES: AH, CC, BS, BE, ET, IT, L, TS
Haringey Recovery Service
590 Seven Sisters Road
N15 6HR
020 8801 3999, http://bit.ly/2ZXG9oB
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm;
Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development.
CODES: AD, A, AC, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF
HOPE Worldwide UK – ODAAT
The Chambers, St.Mark’s Church, 337 Kennington Park Road
SE11 4PW
02036594809, https://bit.ly/1w2tdfI
One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.
CODES: CC, CA, C, DA, DT, EF, EO, FF, IT, L, MH
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
020 7791 2855, http://bit.ly/1th8WzX
Monday-Friday: 10:30am-5pm;
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London.
Option 1 psychological help.
Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits.
Option 3 sexual health questions.
Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
CODES: MH, AD, CC, CA, C, IT, MS, OW, SH
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
020 7375 0020, http://bit.ly/1rvpkcW
Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm
(needle exchange - closed 12.30–1.30pm);
Monday: 10am-11:30am
(men's group);
Monday: 2pm-3pm
(yoga);
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(homeopathy);
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm
(relaxation skills);
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm
(women's group);
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm
(peer support, addictions);
Thursday: 11am-1pm
(art & wellbeing);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy);
Friday: 10am-11:30am
(self-harming support group);
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm
(mental health drop-in);
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
CODES: MH, AC, CC, BS, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, IT, NE
SHP
245 Gray's Inn Road
WC1X 8QY
0204 509 8300, http://bit.ly/2vhWqF0
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Provides innovative accommodation and support services to 3,000 of London's most vulnerable people. To discuss referral, call 020 7520 8660.
CODES: AH, AC, CC, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS
Spitalfields Crypt Trust (New Hanbury Project)
22a Hanbury Street, Spitalfields
E1 6QR
020 7613 5636, http://bit.ly/2JtNcQq
Wide range of activities. Contact NHP to find out more.
CODES: AC, CC, C, ET, IT
Thames Reach (Employment Academy)
29 Peckham Road
SE5 8UA
020 7702 4260, http://bit.ly/1CHIXoC
Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm;
Supports homeless, vulnerable and isolated men and women through a range of services, activities and accommodation projects. Their aim is for the people they help to have decent homes, supportive relationships and fulfilling lives. Phone or email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info.
CODES: MH, AH, CA, ET, IT, OL, OW, TS
The Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
020 7766 5544, https://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-1:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30pm-4:30pm
(appointment only);
Wednesday: 9am-12:15pm
(women only);
Provides short- and long-term support to people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, etc.
CODES: MH, AH, A, AC, CC, BS, CA, CL, DW, ET, FC, IT, MS, MD, OW, SF
The Harbour
Community Link Team, 245 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton
SW9 8RR
0207 095 1980, http://bit.ly/2S8nzrb
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm;
Tuesday: 9:30am-1pm;
One-to-one and group recovery support. Yoga/mindfulness, complementary therapies and support to access psychological services. Training, employment support. Cafe-style drop-in.
CODES: TS, OL, DW, A, LF, ET, IT, C, CC
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL2 6EU
0161 624 9984, http://bit.ly/2K062Ob
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients."
CODES: C, MS, B, BS, BE, ET, FF, FC, IT
Royal British Legion
0808 802 8080, https://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Monday-Sunday: 8am-8pm
(helpline);
Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, phone or use their online resources to find out more.
CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, DA, ET, IT, OW, TS, BA, MH
Apex Scotland
15 Calton Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8DL
0131 220 0130, https://www.apexscotland.org.uk/
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
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh
EH8 8BQ
0131 209 7700, https://www.crisis.org.uk
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9:30am-3:30pm;
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm;
We work with people in Edinburgh to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. We do much of this work through our Skylights – these are centres which exist to support people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Skylights can help in finding a home and settling in, finding work and applying for jobs and looking after your health and wellbeing.
How we can help depends on your situation and needs. If another service can provide the support you need, we will refer you to them.
Before you visit, we would recommend that you find out what Crisis can offer you in Edinburgh. You can then contact us by phone or email so that we can discuss the best options for your situation
CODES: ET, IT, LF, TS, MH, MS, CA
Edinburgh Support Hub (Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland)
22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
EH8 8AF
0808 178 2323, https://tinyurl.com/3wtbpeuu
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Wednesday: 10am-5pm;
'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Please just drop in - you do not need an appointment. We run multiple classes and focus areas throughout the week including; welfare rights, benefits advice, legal advice, health clinics, education classes, barbers and much, much more.
CODES: BA, LA, MS, ET, B, BS, AH, TS, SF, OL, OW, IT, A
Move On (Edinburgh)
2nd Floor, 25 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
EH1 3AA
0131 558 3740, http://bit.ly/211SpR7
Supports vulnerable young people and those affected by homelessness and enables them to access training, volunteering, education and work towards employment. Some steps to office, then elevator.
CODES: CA, ET, IT
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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