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
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
Dunedin Harbour
4 Parliament St, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 6EB
0131 624 5800, https://tinyurl.com/vvx5fxtp
Accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough. Couples and pets accepted.
Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 529 7125 or 0800 032 5968 (emergency out of hours).
CODES: AH, A, CC, CA, DW, TS, MH, ET, LF, BA
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
Rock Trust Youth Housing
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
0345 222 1425, https://tinyurl.com/2kzjbww8
Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
Friday: 9am-4pm;
Wednesday: 9:30am-12:30pm
Drop-in;
Friday: 9:30am-11am
Drop-in;
Monday: 1pm-3pm
Drop-in;
Our Rock Trust Youth Hub in Edinburgh is a friendly space in the heart of the city where we welcome young people aged 16 -25 who are affected by or at risk of homelessness. We offer advice around housing, benefits, and employment. We also provide support with wellbeing and food provisions.
CODES: MH, AH, C, TS, ET, BA
Second Chance Project Scotland
Carlton Building, 63 Carlton Place, Glasgow
G5 9TW
0141 336 7272, http://www.secondchanceproject.co.uk
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.
CODES: AD, ET, DW, DT, BA, C
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
Wellbeing Service for Young People
171 Wilton Street, Glasgow
G20 6DF
0808 143 2002, https://tinyurl.com/5n8taccp
Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am
(24hour support);
Support for homeless 16 – 25 year olds. Referral via City Council: 0141 287 0555 (for out of hours: 0800 838 502).
CODES: AH, AD, CC, C, ET, BA, CA, DA, TS
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