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
Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
020 8992 5768, http://bit.ly/1rY49Ay
Monday: 7am-2:30pm;
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm;
ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available.
Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services.
CODES: AH, B, CL, C, DT, MS, FF, BS, AD, TS, MH
Addiction Recovery Community (ARC) Hounslow
Montague Hall, 2 Montague Road, Hounslow
TW3 1LD
01895 488675, https://tinyurl.com/54dumcpn
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm;
Free and confidential service for adult resident in Hounslow, as well as their families and carers, who are experiencing problems associated with the use of drink or drugs. The service helps people break a cycle of addiction to substances such as heroin, cocaine, and new psychoactive substance as well as long term alcohol addiction. Referral only - phone in, or use referral form on website.
CODES: A, DW, MS
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
All East
Ambrose King Centre, The Royal London Hospital, Whitechapel Road
E1 1BB
020 7377 7306/7307, https://bit.ly/2MrOn5d
Drop-in sexual health advice and counselling - check website for clinic addresses. Tests for infections & HIV. Drop-in and appointment clinics for sex workers. Clinic for gay men. Sexual assault clinic. Bangladeshi advocacy service. Ring or email BHNT.AKC-Reception@nhs.net for further info.
CODES: C, MS, SH
Brandon Centre
26 Prince of Wales Road
NW5 3LG
020 7267 4792, http://bit.ly/rRN1G
Monday-Thursday: 10:30am-5:30pm
(Advice line);
Contraception & sexual health advice for under 25s.
020 7267 4792 or text 07451 288524
or email contraception@brandoncentre.org.uk
CODES: SH, MS, C, MH, AD
Camden Health Improvement Practice (Hampstead Road)
108 Hampstead Road
NW1 2LS
020 3182 4200, https://bit.ly/2KTone7
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9am-12:30pm;
Tuesday: 10:30am-1pm;
Friday: 9am-5pm
Closed 12.30pm-1.30pm;
For people sleeping out or in hostels within the borough. General health care; chronic disease management; hepatitis and HIV screening; vaccination; free condoms; referral (counselling, alcohol worker, mental health services, drug worker); information on dentistry and podiatry services; alcohol and drug advice and treatment; cervical screening; blood tests; benefits and housing advice; assistance to homeless patients in UCH; on call services at nights and weekends.
CODES: MH, CC, BS, CL, DT, FC, MS, NE, OL
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
CGL - New Direction
410 Lewisham High Street, Lewisham
SE13 6LJ
020 8314 5566, http://bit.ly/2j5vOpq
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(open access);
Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Self-referral/open access;
Integrated treatment for adults who have a problem with drug and alcohol use. Nurses, keyworkers, doctors and counsellors, plus a peer mentor programme. Gender-specific services. Complementary health services. NA, CA and SMART groups. For assessment, attend an open-access session. Accept referrals by phone or email on ND.Referrals@cgl.org.uk
Support for families and carers is available.
Email: lewisham.carers@cgl.org.uk.
CODES: A, C, DW, ET, MS, NE, OW
CLASH Archway Centre (Central London Action on Sexual Health)
Archway Centre, 681-689 Holloway Road, Archway
N19 5SE
020 3317 2855, https://www.sexualhealth.cnwl.nhs.uk
Thursday: 12pm-3pm
(SHOC clinic for sex workers of all genders);
CLASH provides free and confidential sexual health outreach services for sex workers, homeless people, substance users, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people and men who have sex with men living or working in Camden and Islington. The outreach service includes one-to-one advice, health promotion & sexual health screening.
CODES: SH, MS
CLASH Mortimer Market Centre (Central London Action on Sexual Health)
Mortimer Market Centre, Capper St, off Tottenham Court Rd
WC1E 6JB
020 3317 2855, https://www.sexualhealth.cnwl.nhs.uk
Monday: 9am-12pm
(CLASH clinic for sex workers of all genders);
Friday: 9am-12pm
(CLASH clinic for female identifying genders);
CLASH provides free and confidential sexual health outreach services for sex workers, homeless people, substance users, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people and men who have sex with men living or working in Camden and Islington. The outreach service includes one-to-one advice, health promotion & sexual health screening.
CODES: MS, SH
Coordinate My Care
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Fulham Road
SW3 6JJ
020 7811 8513, http://bit.ly/2XDmiti
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
You will only join the CMC service and have a CMC plan once you have given your consent. An urgent care plan will list your wishes and care preferences, and includes practical information (where you keep medicines, or who to contact in an emergency, for example). Your wishes will then be shared with the people and places giving you medical services. Phone or email coordinatemycare@nhs.net
CODES: AD, MS
Great Chapel Street Medical Centre
4th Floor, Soho Centre for Health, 1 Frith Street, Soho
W1D 3HZ
020 7437 9360, http://bit.ly/OEr5R
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 10am-12:30pm
(doctor);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(doctor);
Monday & Friday: 10am-12:30pm
(alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4:30pm
(drugs, alcohol & mental health nurse);
Monday: 10am-12pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Tuesday: 2pm-4:30pm
(counselling drop-in; appointment at other times);
Friday: 9am-12:30pm
(podiatry);
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-5pm
(dental service);
Monday
GP & Nurse: bookable clinics from 10am
GP: walk-in clinic, Nurse: bookable clinic from 2pm
Tuesday
GP & Nurse: bookable from 11:30am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Wednesday
Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP: bookable, Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
Thursday
GP: walk-in, Nurse: bookable from 10am
GP & Nurse: Bookable from 2pm
Friday
Nurse: Walk-in from 10am
GP & Nurse: Walk-in from 2pm
CODES: MH, AH, AD, A, C, DW, FC, MS
Greenlight Medical Van
Hillsong Church London, PO Box 29971, Putney
SW6 2WX
020 7384 9200, http://bit.ly/Kdu1mJ
Wednesday: 7:30pm-10pm
(alt weeks, nr Tottenham Ct Rd station and NLAH, N16);
Thursday: 7:30pm-10pm
(outreach with Pilion Trust nr Old Street and Angel stations);
Monday: 7pm-9:30pm
(alt weeks The Upper Room, W12 and Streetlytes, W12);
Sunday: 11:30am-4:30pm
(nr Tottenham Court Rd station);
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
(alt weeks, St Andrew’s, Fulham);
Tuesday: 7pm-10pm
(The Passage Hostel, then Buckingham Gate) ;
Mobile, church-funded and volunteer-led project that offers wound care, blood pressure and heart rate checks etc, advice and signposting services to London's rough sleepers.
CODES: AD, MS
Groundswell
020 7725 2851, https://groundswell.org.uk
Groundswell is a homeless health charity specialising in peer support, advocacy and working with clients to create positive change in their lives. Groundswell offers peer led learning and development training and support, as well as a homeless health peer advocacy programme (HHPA). Peer advocates can help you navigate healthcare settings and access the support you need. For more information visit the website or email: HHPA@groundswell.org.uk
CODES: MH, OW, MS, ET
GUYS@Mary's
135a Praed St
W2 1BL
020 3312 3405 / 3406, http://bit.ly/2xxg0AJ
Free, confidential sexual health service for men who have sex with men, which provides sexual health testing and treatment for men who are experiencing symptoms and advice on PEP and PrEP. Self-referral through the online booking form.
CODES: AD, MS, OW, SH
Haven (Paddington)
St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street
W2 1NY
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women.
CODES: C, MS
Haven (Whitechapel)
The Royal London Hospital, 9 Brady Street
E1 5BG
020 3299 6900, http://bit.ly/TLh3s
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Counselling and medical services for people who have been sexually assaulted. Screening for STIs, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception. Specialist workers for 13- to 18-year-olds and Asian women. For urgent advice/appointments: 020 3299 6900.
CODES: C, MS
Health E1
9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East
E1 6PU
020 7247 0090, http://bit.ly/1rEyV67
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
(clinics start at 9am and 2pm);
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(drop-in mental health clinic);
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm
(substance misuse drop-in);
Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.
CODES: MH, CC, DW, MS, NE, SH
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
Newham Transitional Practice
The Centre Manor Park, 30 Church Rd, Manor Park
E12 6AQ
0208 553 7460, http://
Monday-Friday: 8am-6:30pm;
GP surgeries, practice nurses and homeless outreach nurses for those living in Newham. Outreach nurses: 07939 979198 or 07956 283748.
CODES: MS, OW
North London Action for the Homeless
St Paul's Church Hall, Stoke Newington Rd
N16 7UE
07421 032 553, http://bit.ly/1NdAPD6
Monday: 12pm-1:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Wednesday: 7pm-8:30pm
During Covid-19 pandemic all food is take-away.;
Free three-course vegetarian meal, and tea or coffee. Take-away food and clothing upon request. Visits from Health Access Worker. East European outreach workers.
CODES: CL, FF, MS, OL
Olallo Services
020 7370 6020, http://bit.ly/2IWk3NI
Care and support for rough sleepers suffering from tuberculosis.
CODES: MS
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
Reset Recovery Support Service (RRSS)
41 Spelman St
E1 5LQ
020 388 99510
Monday & Thursday: 10am-4pm;
Tuesday: 10am-7:30pm;
Wednesday: 12pm-7pm;
Friday: 10am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm;
Group therapy service for people affected by substance misuse.
CODES: A, DW, MS
Reset Treatment Service (RTS)
71A Johnson Street
E1 0AQ
020 388 99510
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm;
Wednesday: 12:30pm-4pm;
Medical & complex risks appointments for people affected by substance misuse.
CODES: AC, DW, MS
Royal Connections
The Hub Studios, 90 Monier Road (off Wick Lane), Bow
E3 2ND
0300 111 1111, http://bit.ly/1NFtjnh
Sunday: 4pm-6pm
(hot meal on 4th Sunday of the month);
Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.
CODES: AH, B, CA, DT, ET, FF, MS, LA
Soho NHS Walk-In Centre
1 Frith Street
W1D 3HZ
020 7534 6500, https://bit.ly/1spn3j9
Monday-Friday: 8am-8pm;
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-8pm
(and Bank Holidays - closed on Christmas Day);
Previously a walk-in medical centre for general healthcare, contraceptive advice, and HIV/Hep tests.
Closed since Covid-19 pandemic. Visit 111 online for any health concerns.
CODES: MS, SH
St Mungo's (was Broadway Day Centre)
13 Market Lane
W12 8EZ
020 8735 5810, http://bit.ly/2g8dloq
Monday: 10am-12pm
(nurse & podiatry services);
Wednesday & Friday: 10:30am-12pm
(rough sleeper service);
Wednesday: 10am-12pm
(optician and once a month Hep C clinic);
Thursday: 10am-12pm
(nurse);
Friday: 10am-12pm
(acupuncture);
The service has changed. Health services are available on a drop-in basis, as is access to the local outreach team. The recovery college offers courses such as music, art, IT, chi gung, script writing and Hearing Voices. Please call 020 8735 5833 for information on the prospectus.
CODES: MH, AC, CL, ET, FC, MS, MD, OW
Swerve
CVS, 24 – 30 Dalston Lane, The Adiaha Antigha Centre
E8 3AZ
Monday-Friday: 12pm-4pm;
SWERVE welcomes anyone struggling with substance use to drop in—no appointment needed—between 12pm and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Come for a coffee, a chat and any brief support or intervention you may need. NSP services on offer, as well as other harm reduction equipment and practical advice. Many of the SWERVE team has faced similar challenges themselves. This is a friendly, caring and non-judgmental space where you will always be met with warmth and understanding.
CODES: A, DW, MS
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 Doctor Hickey Surgery
Cardinal Hume Centre, 3 Arneway Street, Horseferry Road
SW1P 2BG
020 7222 8593, https://bit.ly/2MjVPjL
Monday-Friday: 10am-12:30pm;
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-4pm;
Wide range of medical and mental health services for people who are roofless, in hotels and hostels, squats and refuges, as well as shelters. In a serious emergency out of hours, phone 999.
CODES: MH, A, C, DW, FC, MS, SH
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
The People's Recovery Project
Pelican House, 144 Cambridge Heath Road, Bethnal Green
E1 5QJ
Thursday: 2pm-5pm
(last Thursday of the month);
A monthly drop-in for people who have experience of homelessness and addiction and want to consider recovery. The People’s Recovery Project is a community that understands the experience of homelessness and addiction and wants to help you if you feel stuck.
CODES: MS
The Tricky Period - for free period products
London community organisation, Islington, Camden, King's Cross, Haringey
TOGETHER WE ARE WORKING - TO END PERIOD POVERTY
Tricky Period is a grassroots group collaborating with local libraries, stations and other welcoming community spaces to provide period products to those - experiencing homelessness and poverty.
Free period products - check online for the many pick-up points across London. Islington, Camden, King's Cross, Haringey & All Streets Kitchen Tables across London.
Where:
trickyperiod.com/pick-up-points/
Social media group:
facebook.com/TheTrickyPeriod/?ref=page_internal
CODES: MS
The Welcome Project
2 St Mary's Road, Ilford
IG1 1QX
020 8514 3283, https://bit.ly/2nJuUza
Tuesday & Thursday: 10am-3pm;
Wednesday: 9am-1:30pm
;
Monday: 10am-3pm
(appointments only);
Friday: 9am-3pm;
Drop-in service for homeless people, particularly rough sleepers. Support work, nurse-led clinic, counselling, ESOL & other educational sessions that support independent living. Allotment, gardening, exercise and therapeutic massage also available. Referral through Streetlink only.
CODES: ET, MS, LF
Vision Care (London sites)
07792 960416, http://bit.ly/qpPkv
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-6pm
(at Crisis Skylight);
Wednesday: 10am-12:30pm
(W London Day Centre, 134–136 Seymour Pl);
Friday: 10am-2pm
(Broadway Centre, 13 Market Lane);
Free sight tests and spectacles.
CODES: MS
Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (WCDAS)
St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, Battersea
SW11 1SW
020 8812 4120, http://bit.ly/2IrIDXI
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
Wednesday: 1pm-7pm;
A consortium between SLaM NHS Foundation Trust, Addaction and St Mungo's which provides specialist treatment for Wandsworth adults affected by drug and/or alcohol issues.
CODES: MH, A, DW, ET, MS, NE, OL, OW, SH, SF
WDP - Westminster Drug Project
470-474 Harrow Road
W9 3RU
020 7266 6200, http://bit.ly/RfMhd
Monday-Friday: 1pm-5pm
(open access);
Open access services, structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare. Advice about blood-borne viruses. Helpline: 020 7266 6300.
CODES: AH, AD, C, DW, MS, NE, OL, OW
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
020 7928 1677, https://bit.ly/2vPkv9n
Monday-Wednesday: 9am-12pm;
Saturday: 9am-12pm;
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
CODES: MH, BS, CL, MS, OL, LF
A guide to end of life services (Marie Curie)
0800 090 2309, http://bit.ly/2YacThc
You can search for local services using their online directory or ring the support line.
CODES: MS
At A Loss
'One stop shop' website for finding specific and local bereavement support. If you are grieving for someone, visit the site.
CODES: MS
British Pregnancy Advisory Service
08457 304030, http://bit.ly/Q8oJe
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am;
Emergency contraception and termination advice. Calls to the Actionline (available 24/7) will be charged at a local rate.
CODES: C, MS
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
Marie Curie Support Line
0800 090 2309
Monday-Friday: 11am-6pm
(support line);
Saturday: 11am-5pm
(support line);
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
(information and support nurse);
Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation.
CODES: AD, MS
Marie Stopes International
0333 331 5343, http://bit.ly/5kIw4
Very informative website and helpline for emergency contraception and termination advice.
CODES: C, MS
One in Four
020 8697 2112, http://bit.ly/1ucnVhB
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 10am-5pm;
Support and resources for people who have experienced sexual abuse and/or sexual violence. Useful info about coping with flashbacks and panic attacks. Phone or email admin@oneinfour.org.uk,
CODES: MH, C, MS
POhWER
0300 456 2370, http://bit.ly/erSpy
Monday-Friday: 8am-6pm;
If you have mental health problems or learning disabilities and need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment, get in touch. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025.
CODES: AD, C, MS
Respond
0808 808 0700, http://bit.ly/moj6B
Thursday: 10am-4pm
(helpline);
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Phone or email wvhelpline@respond.org.uk.
CODES: MH, AD, C, MS
Sexual Health Helpline
Find your nearest clinic or just find out about AIDS and HIV. Info on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics etc.
CODES: C, MS, SH
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 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 Dental Hospital
378 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow
G2 3JZ
0141 232 6323, https://tinyurl.com/27nh65ds
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-4:30pm;
This is not a walk-in facility and access is by appointment only in daytime, and via NHS 24 in the evenings by dialling 111.
CODES: MS, DT
Hunter Street Complex Needs Service
55 Hunter Street, Glasgow
G4 0UP
0141 553 2801
Specialist, highly personalised services for Homelessness, Alcohol and Drug Recovery, Mental Health and Justice Services in the Gallowgate area. CALL BEFORE VISITNG.
REFERRAL ONLY via Glasgow City Council (0141 287 0555) or other homeless service.
CODES: A, DW, LA, MS, MH, SH, SF
NHS Inform
Online health information service.
CODES: MS, MH
NHS Lothian Emergency Dental Care
Edinburgh
0131 537 8801, https://tinyurl.com/3xs5r3c8
Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm;
Dental care for patients who are not registered with a dentist. Call: 0131 537 8801 or 0131 537 8802
If you are registered with a dentist, please contact your own surgery for advice or to arrange treatment. After 6pm, call NHS 24 on 111.
CODES: MS, DT
Safe Consumption Glasgow
We provide a clean and safe environment for people to inject drugs, and exchange needles. Staffed by volunteers trained in overdose prevention and interventions. Naxalone available for overdoses.
CODES: DW, MS
Substance Misuse Centre (Spittal Street)
22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
0131 537 8300, https://bit.ly/2MdcORU
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
(drop-in);
Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 12:30pm-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Thursday: 10:30am-4:30pm
(clinic & needle exchange);
Tuesday: 9am-3:30pm
(dentist);
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm
(drop-in / methadone info);
Wednesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
(clinic);
Thursday: 10:30am-1:30pm
(wounds clinic);
Thursday: 2pm-4pm
(womens drop-in);
Friday: 1pm-3pm
(dentist);
Drug and alcohol misuse centre with a range of services, from Dental care to wound clinic. Please call for more information
CODES: A, C, DW, FC, MH, MS, NE
The Access Place - Leith
Leith Community Treatment Centre, 12 Junction Place
EH6 5JQ
0131 536 6286, https://tinyurl.com/3f5kn2zr
Thursday: 9:45am-3pm;
Dental care for people experiencing homelessness. Advice, emergency treatment and routine care provided in a relaxed and friendly environment. Please note, drop-in appointments are first-come first served.
If the Spittal Street or Leith Clinics are full/closed, please visit Chalmers Dental Centre (EH3 9EW) or phone 0131 537 8801/8802 if you have an urgent dental problem.
CODES: MS
The Access Place - South Gray's
The Access Place, 6 South Gray's Close, Edinburgh
EH1 1NA
0131 529 5015
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
Tuesday: 10am-5pm
(closed 1pm-2pm);
GP surgery specialising in the complex needs of those experiencing homelessness. Register online or on phone.
Please note, we open at 10am on Tuesday.
CODES: MH, AD, MS, SF
The Access Place - Spittal St
The Exchange, Lady Lawson Street, 22-24 Spittal Street, Edinburgh
EH3 9DU
0131 537 8323, https://edinburghaccesspractice.scot.nhs.uk
Monday-Wednesday: 12:30pm-4pm;
Advice, emergency treatment and routine care provided in a relaxed and friendly environment – for anyone who is drug dependent or registered homeless and who has difficulty accessing dental care.
If the Spittal Street or Leith Clinics are full/closed, please visit Chalmers Dental Centre (EH3 9EW) or phone 0131 537 8801/8802 if you have an urgent dental problem.
CODES: DT, MS
The Sandyford
6 Sandyford Place, Glasgow
G3 7NB
0141 211 8130, http://www.sandyford.scot
Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4pm
(closed 12:30-1:00pm for lunch);
Specialist sexual health services: counselling for male survivors of childhood sexual abuse. Emergency contraception and rape/assault services. Testing and counselling for men who have sex with men and for women involved in prostitution.
CODES: AD, C, MS, MH, OL
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug Crisis)
80 Tradeston Street, Glasgow
G5 8BG
0141 420 6969, https://tinyurl.com/4y6e8yxe
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(open 24 hours);
Offers integrated health and social care which provides low threshold, direct access services for people experiencing a crisis due to alcohol or other drug use including people who may be experiencing homelessness. These include a crisis residential unit, 24-hour Injecting Equipment Provision (needle exchange), woundcare, harm reduction advice, signposting and naloxone training and provision.
CODES: A, C, DW, MS, NE, SH, SF, OL
Turning Point Scotland (Alcohol & Drug Recovery)
112 Commerce Street, Tradeston, Glasgow
G5 8DW
0141 948 0092, https://tinyurl.com/wzzuwmbz
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, MS, NE, SF, OL
Turning Point Scotland (North East Recovery Hub Edinburgh)
5 Links Place, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 7EZ
0131 554 7516, http://tinyurl.com/jxykwdhb
Monday & Wednesday: 9am-5pm;
Tuesday & Thursday: 9am-8pm;
Friday: 9am-4:30pm;
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, C, DW, MS, NE, SH, SF
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