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

Cardinal Hume Centre

3-7 Arneway St, Horseferry Rd SW1P 2BG
020 7222 1602 (reception), http://bit.ly/1Fi5Rq0
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm; Friday: 12:30pm-3:30pm; No walk-ins but appointments offered Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm Enables people to gain the skills they need to overcome poverty and homelessness. Works with homeless young people, badly-housed families and others in need. Spanish (Wed) and Arabic (Friday) speakers by appointment. For the advice team, call: 020 7227 1673. For family services and learning services hours, call 020 7222 1602. CODES: AH, AD, CC, CA, C, DA, ET, IT, MS, TS

CARIS Islington Churches Cold Weather Shelter

The Annexe, St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park N4 3AG
020 7281 5200, http://bit.ly/1L1wPnp
Free night shelter, food, showers and a safe place to sleep. Phone after completing and emailing a 1-page registration form to info@carisislington.org. 15 guests; 18+, dry. Opens in January; dates and times to be confirmed. CODES: AD, BS, BE, CL, FF, IT, L, OL

Crisis at Christmas

Various addresses
24 December to 28 December
Monday-Sunday: 10am-5pm (All day centres open); Paddington Day Centre: City of Westminster College, Paddington Green, W2 1NB Pimlico Day Centre: Pimlico Academy, 36 Lupus Street, SW1V 3AT Stratford Day Centre: School 21, Pitchford Street, Stratford, E15 4RZ From Wednesday 24 December – Sunday 28 December 2025, Crisis is running its annual Crisis at Christmas day centres. Each centre provides: Hot meals and snacks; shower facilities; toiletries; advice, information and support; free international phone calls; healthcare, podiatry and opticians; a salon service offering haircuts, hair styling, beard trims and nail care; computer access, printing and support to get online; creative sessions. CODES: BS, DT, FF, IT, B, CC

Marylebone Centre (Church Army)

1-5 Cosway St NW1 5NR
020 7262 3818, http://bit.ly/1mhvhYf
Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-1:30pm (rough sleepers' drop-in); Monday: 10:30am-11:30am (drama); Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (M’lebone Proj newsletter); Tuesday: 10am-12pm (open access; clothing for rough sleepers only); Tuesday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (healthy eating; kitchen skills); Wednesday: 8am-9am (running club); Wednesday: 9am-12pm (Women into Work 1:1; advice); Wednesday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (Women into Work group); Thursday: 9am-3pm (life coaching 1:1); Thursday & Friday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (Westminster Adul Education Service – IT, reading, writing); Friday: 10am-12pm (ESOL for beginners) ; Female-only project. Two hostels with 112 single beds and a day centre with a rough sleepers' drop-in. Activities programme for residents and day centre users. Lift for people with mobility problems to access the day centre. CODES: BS, CA, CL, ET, FF, IT, L, LS, MS, MD, SH, TS, SF, LF

NEWway Project (Newham)

Bonny Downs Baptist Church, Darwell Close E6 6BT
07490983777, http://bit.ly/1Q189wD
01 October to 30 April
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:30am; Referral-only winter night shelter and year-round NEWday centre for homeless people in Newham, with extended Advocacy services and life-skills workshops. Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-2:30pm. CODES: AH, AD, A, DA, DW, FF, L, TS, CC, CL, CA, MS, BS, IT, DT, C, ET, OL

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

Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre

The Philbeach Hall, 51 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court SW5 9EB
020 7835 1389, https://www.refettoriofelix.com
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2pm (lunch service); Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-3pm (Glass Door caseworker – first come, first served); Monday: 11am-2pm (Age UK adviser); Tuesday: 12pm-2pm (Age UK Lunch Club – reserved seats at regular lunch service); Wednesday: 12pm-2pm (NHS nurse); Tuesday: 12pm-3pm (RBKC Council drop-in); Dental health adviser once a month Community Counselling Psychotherapy Service (CCPS): CCPS provides free face-to-face individual counselling and psychotherapy. This is available through internal referral. CODES: FF, MH, C, IT, MS, TS

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 Manna Centre

12 Melior Street SE1 3QP
0207 357 9363, https://www.mannasociety.org.uk
Monday-Sunday: 8:30am-1:30pm (Open for breakfast, lucnch & showers); Monday-Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm (Housing & welfare advice, mobile phone charging); Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-12pm (Nurse); Monday: 10am-10:45am (clothing store by ticket only); Monday-Thursday: 10am-10:45am (computers); Tuesday: 10am-11:30am (mental health); Tuesday: 10am-1pm (chiropodist, every second week); Monday: 10am-1pm (accommodation advice at 020 7403 1931 (option 1)); Please note this service is only available on a Monday and for those looking for accommodation only. CODES: MH, BS, FF, MS, TS, SF, FA, L, IT

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

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

LHM360 (Lodging House Mission)

35 East Campbell St, Glasgow G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, https://www.lhm360.org
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-10am (Free breakfast); Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2pm (Free lunch, starts 1:30pm on Fridays); Monday-Friday: 8:30am-3pm Drop-in; Offering classes in our Learning Centre, workshops, emotional support, benefits checks, filling out forms and signposting to relevant organisations. Phone or drop-in for info on other services like Narcotics Anonymous. CODES: AH, AD, B, CC, BS, CA, CL, C, DT, ET, FF, IT, LS, SH, TS, LF

Simon Community Scotland

472 Ballater Street, Glasgow G5 0QW
Accommodation and support services. See EDINBURGH SUPPORT HUB (Streetwork) and THE ACCESS HUB (Glasgow) for information about those services. Glasgow: 0800 027 7466 (open 24/7) Edinburgh: 0808 178 2323 (open 24/7) CODES: AH, AD, A, DW, OL, OW, B, BS, ET, IT, LA, FF, TS

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