CODES: mh: Mental health ah: Accommodation/housing advice ad: Advocacy a: Alcohol workers ac: Art classes b: Barber ba: Benefits advice 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: Food (free) f: 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

A Mile in Her Shoes

152-160 City Road EC1V 2NX
Monday: 5:30pm-6:30pm (Recovery College, 33 Rushworth St); Wednesday: 4pm-5pm (Employment Academy, 29 Peckham Rd); Friday: 4:30pm-5:15pm (Crisis reception, 66 Commercial Street); Women-only running fitness classes suitable for all abilities, beginners welcome! If you need suitable clothing or shoes (quality, clean & second-hand), please contact run@amileinhershoes.org.uk or 07518 221 613 in advance with your sizes. Led by qualified, insured female volunteers. CODES: MS, LF

Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)

Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge UB8 1JP
01895 207777, http://bit.ly/2EZvHos
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-5:30pm; Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-7pm; 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

Baron's Court Project

69 Talgarth Road W14 9DD
020 7603 5232, http://bit.ly/QCjsF
Monday-Wednesday: 2pm-5pm (drop-in, showers/laundry and café); Friday: 12pm-2pm (women's group); Friday: 2:30pm-5:30pm (Green Palm Club for isolated black and minority ethnic people); Thursday: 2pm-5pm (life skills); Tuesday & Thursday: 11am-1:30pm (advocacy); Friendly drop-in where people who are vulnerable through homelessness or mental health problems can socialise, find support and access services. One-to-one advice (Tue & Thu). CODES: AD, IT, LF

Bench Outreach

14 New King Street, Deptford SE8 3HS
020 8694 7740, http://bit.ly/2DRyNsT
Thursday: 1pm-4pm (SHE); SHE (Support, Help, Empowerment) is a weekly drop-in session offering advice to homeless and vulnerable women in a safe, female-only space. CODES: AH, BA, FF, LF, OL, TS

Crisis Christmas

66 Commercial Street E1 6LT
0300 636 1967, http://bit.ly/SZPRH
Winter shelter/Crisis at Christmas:
23 December to 29 December
Monday: 11am-9pm; Tuesday-Sunday: 9am-9pm; Crisis at Christmas provides food, good cheer and great company. Take part in fun and relaxing activities and get one-to-one advice to find your way out of homelessness. Day Centre addresses (23 – 29 December only: North London Day Centre (Westminster Kingsway College, 211 Grays Inn Row, WC1X 8RA), East London Day Centre (The City Academy, Hackney, Homerton Row, E9 6EA), West London Day Centre (Kensington Aldridge Academy, 1 Silchester Road, W10 6EX), South London Centre (City of London Academy, Lynton Road, SE1 5LA), and Croydon Centre (Harris Invictus Academy Croydon, 88 London Road, CR0 2TB). CODES: AH, AD, BS, BE, CL, DT, ET, FF, IT, OL, LF, FC, MH, MS, MD, DW, LA, F, A, TS

Finsbury Park Mosque

7-11 St Thoms's Road N4 2QH
020 7424 5252, http://bit.ly/1TzS5H5
Thursday: 6pm-8pm (soup run - 7pm–9pm in summer); Community centre that works with everyone to promote dialogue and understanding in our multicultural society. CODES: C, ET, LA, LF

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, BA, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF

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

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Breakfast, lunch & dinner - see times for meals.; Open Monday – Friday Drop In: 10am – 4:30pm, 6 – 7:30pm Lunch: 1 – 3pm, Dinner: 6 – 7:30pm. Our Urban café is open for music lessons and college classes. We are also working with some guests to get them into employment. Our counselling service is operating in Crimea Street and some activities continue online. Nursery open. CODES: MH, AH, A, CA, C, DW, ET, FF, FC, IT, LF, OL, OW, TS, SF, EF, EO, F, MS, AD

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

Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug recovery)

112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow G5 9NT
0141 948 0092, https://bit.ly/3xer4AX
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24 hour needle exchange & accommodation); Needle exchange & temp accommodation. 24 hour service for homeless people in crisis because of mental health, drugs or alcohol. A 12-bed residential unit provides a safe environment to withdraw from a chaotic lifestyle. Average stay is 28–36 days. CODES: A, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SF, AD, AH, FC

Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)

5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh EH6 7EZ
0800 652 3757, http://bit.ly/2qKeiWM
Monday & Friday: 9:15am-4:45pm; Wednesday: 11am-4:45pm; Tuesday & Thursday: 9:15am-7:45pm; Drop in open, but with limited service. Drop in to arrange further 1-to-1 support. Needle Exchange Mon – Fri at the times stated above. Range of addiction and recovery services open to men and women aged 16 and over who are aware they have a substance misuse problem and would like to start their recovery journey. Other services across Edinburgh available: call freephone number for information. CODES: A, AC, C, DW, LF, MS, NE, SH, SF

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