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
Camden Routes off The Streets (CGL)
6-8 Greenland Street
NW1 0ND
0207 846 3535, https://bit.ly/1CHIXoC
Monday-Friday: 11am-3pm;
For single homeless people.
CODES: MH, AH, A, BS, DW, FC, L, SF
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
Lifeline Basis Substance Misuse Service
Royal Arsenal Medical Centre, 21 Arsenal Way, Woolwich
SE16 6TE
020 3696 2640, http://bit.ly/2cTPyce
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
(later by appointment);
A unique, free and confidential substance misuse service in Greenwich. They work with those using cannabis; cocaine and party drugs; new psychoactive substances (NPS, formerly 'legal highs') and party drugs; steroids; alcohol (non-dependent); and 'chemsex'. Good inks to local social enterprises which offer training, volunteering and employment.
CODES: A, AC, DW, OL, OW, SF, LF, ET
SHP - Camden Recovery Service, Islington Aftercare & Haringey ETE Service
The London Irish Centre, 50-52 Camden Square
NW1 9XB
020 7520 8682, http://bit.ly/2PfKGP3
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Supports borough residents who have experienced substance use treatment or are in recovery into education, training and employment.
CODES: AH, ET, SF
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
Crossreach (Simpson Hse)
52 Queen Street, Edinburgh
EH2 3NS
0131 225 6028, https://tinyurl.com/eyc5r55v
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
We offer support to anyone in Edinburgh who has been affected by past or present drug use, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. We are also experienced in supporting people affected by trauma. Phone ahead for self-referral.
CODES: C, DW, SF
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
0141 959 5069, https://tinyurl.com/4hm8d8me
Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm
(phone for referral only);
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm;
Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.
CODES: MH, AH, A, C, DW, TS, SF, ET
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
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
14 North Claremont St, Glasgow
G3 7LE
0141 353 1800, https://www.glasgowcouncilonalcohol.org
Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm;
Friday: 9am-6pm;
Saturday: 9am-5pm;
GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Group and 1-to-1 support.
Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000
CODES: A, C, OL, SF
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
Steps to Hope
St Cuthbert's, 5 Lothian Road, (Soup Kitchen address)
EH1 2EP
07949 838 666, https://www.stepstohope.co.uk
Monday: 6pm-8pm
Monday Munchies;
Sunday: 4pm-7pm
Sunday Supper;
Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. We operate Hope House - a 10 bedroom residential recovery programme which is peer led. This Educational activity programme focuses on the 12 Steps which brings about change within those who desire a clean and sober life. Also runs two soup kitchens per week at St Cuthbert's.
CODES: AH, A, C, DW, FF, OW, SF
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
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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