CODES:
mh: Mental health
ah: Accommodation/housing advice
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: 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
ba: Benefits/welfare advice
240 Project
Methodist Church, 240 Lancaster Road
W11 4AH
07741 790 169, https://www.240project.org.uk
Monday: 11am-3:30pm
Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, yoga, reading group;
Wednesday: 11am-3:30pm
Art, acupuncture, music group;
Thursday: 11am-3:30am
Art, writing;
Arts and wellbeing-focused community project, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with a history of homelessness.
CODES: AC, MD
Accumulate
34 Clovelly Road
N8 7RH
Accumulate uses creativity to improve the wellbeing of young people who are affected by homelessness. We work with hostels and housing organisations to deliver learning experiences and showcasing opportunities in art, photography, creative writing, audio-visual production, fashion and other creative disciplines.
CODES: AC, MD, CC
Cardboard Citizens
77a Greenfield Road
E1 6QR
020 7377 8948, http://bit.ly/niiZB
Monday-Friday: 10am-6pm;
"theatre at its funniest, blackest, most daring and challenging best" - British Theatre Guide. Workshops at Crisis Skylight and hostels around London. Theatre, dance and music workshops. Individual support for workshop participants. Many online activities.
CODES: AH, AD, CA, C, ET, MD, LF
Core Arts
1 St Barnabas Terrace
E9 6DJ
020 8533 3500, http://bit.ly/w3FwW
Promotes the artistic and creative abilities of people who experience severe and enduring mental health problems. Not free, but accept Direct Payments or Personal Budgets.
Face to face classes are back, go to website for timetable.
CODES: MD, 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, CC, CA, C, DA, DW, ET, IT, LF, MD, OL, OW, SH, TS, LA, EO, SF
Open Cinema (National)
Somerset House, South Wing, Strand
WC2N 1LA
020 3287 8373, https://bit.ly/2KWhbSA
Community cinemas and filmmaking for homeless and excluded people. At venues across UK, Ireland and Finland. Choose films, make films, meet the experts.
CODES: FF, LF
Solidarity Art Group
48 Seven Sisters Rd
N7 6AA
Tuesday: 2:30pm-4pm;
CODES: AC
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
Streetwise Opera
020 7730 9551, http://bit.ly/n4DDS
Singing and acting workshops in homeless centres and arts centres in London, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle and Middlesbrough. No auditions, and sessions are free. Build confidence, meet people, learn new skills and have fun! Daily session on Zoom, see website. email: info@streetwiseopera.org
CODES: MD
The Choir With No Name (London)
St Columba's Church, Pont St
SW1X 0BD
07772 230744, https://bit.ly/2LLtvWW
Thursday: 6:30pm-9pm;
Choir for people who have experienced homelessness with upcoming gigs around London and further afield. No prior singing experience or talent required! Women particularly welcome. Turn up at rehearsal, or call 07464 928122/ email ryanburke@lookahead.org.uk if you'd like more info.
CODES: FF, MD, LF
The Vision Organisation UK
St Silas Community Hall, Penton Street
N1 9UL
07405200064, http://bit.ly/2aS9Bau
Wednesday: 7pm-8pm
(Lincoln's Inn Fields: food, drink, personal hygiene goods and offering help);
Thursday: 7pm-9pm
(drop-in: 3-course meal, clothes, books);
CODES: B, CA, CL, FF
Turn a Corner Community Library (Quaker Social Action)
17 Old Ford Road, Bethnal Green
E2 9PJ
020 8983 5030, https://quakersocialaction.org.uk/we-can-help/homelessness-housing/turn-corner/how-turn-corner
Community Library
Tuesday: 10:30am-12:30pm
The American Church;
Community Library
Wednesday: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Lincolns Inn field;
Community Library
Saturday: 9:30am-12:30pm
St Giles in the field;
Turn a Corner is a mobile community library for people affected by homelessness in London.
We provide books to everyone for free (no need to return) as well as reading glasses. Seasonal handouts of essential items also available.
CODES: MD, LF, ET
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh
EH8 8DT
0131 209 7700, http://bit.ly/2smRePd
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm;
Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk
CODES: AH, AC, ET, IT, MD, LF
Givin' it Laldie
Gorbals Parish Church, 1 Errol Gardens, Glasgow
G5 0RA
0141 280 0053, https://givinitlaldie.org.uk
Tuesday-Thursday: 9am-5pm;
Our music sessions are FREE & open to everyone – no auditions, no experience and no ability to read music required! We use music to build and strengthen our community, to connect people and to lift lives and improve wellbeing – why not come along and have a go?
CODES: MD
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
0141 221 2630, http://bit.ly/2rlhWZm
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, F, MS, AD, AC
Govanhill Baths
126 Calder Street, Glasgow
G42 7QP
0141 433 2999, https://www.govanhillbaths.com
Whether you’re looking to be more active, meet new people, try something relaxing or increase your self confidence we hope to have something for everyone to take part in.
All our Wellbeing Programme activities are FREE and open to adults living within a mile of Govanhill who are not currently employed (or are on low income) and not in full-time education. Refugees and asylum-seekers are welcome to attend from anywhere in the city.
Weekly gardening sessions at nearby People's Pantry community garden.
CODES: AC, FF, MH, MD
LHM360 (Lodging House Mission)
35 East Campbell St, Glasgow
G1 5DT
0141 552 0285, https://tinyurl.com/mvhee9bf
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, F, IT, LS, MD, SH, TS, LF
Platform Easterhouse
The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Easterhouse
G34 9JW
0141 276 9661, https://tinyurl.com/5dfrrkf5
Platform is the arts centre at the heart of The Bridge community space in Easterhouse, offering a year-round programme of Pay-What-You-Like arts, craft and music classes. Check website for details about this month's activities.
CODES: AC, MD
Right There (formerly YPeople)
15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow
G51 2JA
0141 565 1200
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm;
Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones.
Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to:
- Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home;
- Help people become more independent with community-based support;
- Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.
CODES: MH, C, SF, EO, EF, AC, AH
The Art Factory
Platform, The Bridge, 1000 Westerhouse Road, Glasgow
G34 9JW
0141 276 9696, http://bit.ly/2dmlOFl
Tuesday: 1pm-4pm;
For anyone who wants to draw, paint or try a new craft. You could be brand new to it or maybe you did it years ago and want to try again.
CODES: AC
The Marie Trust
29 Albion Street, Glasgow
G1 1LH
0141 286 0065, https://www.themarietrust.org
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm
Drop-in;
Monday-Friday: 10am-1pm
Digital Café;
Drop-in, no appointment necessary. We offer crisis intervention, IT access, education programs, a training kitchen, creative workshops and food provision among other services. Free breakfast, with option for £1.50 upgrade. Lunch costs £1.50 (meat, fish and vegetarian options available). Drop in any time - no appointment necessary.
CODES: AC, CC, CA, C, F, OL, OW, TS, ET, MH, AD, AH, IT, SF, BA, EO
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