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

240 Project

Latimer Community Church, 116 Bramley Road W10 6SU
0207 0187 540, https://www.240project.org.uk
Monday: 11am-4pm Art, nutrition, cranio-sacral therapy, reading group; Tuesday: 11am-4pm Art, acupuncture, clay workshop, music group; Wednesday: 11am-4pm Art, portraiture, creative writing; Thursday: 12am-12am Times vary. Wellbeing trip.; Arts and wellbeing focused charity, creating a friendly and safe space for vulnerable adults, many with history of homelessness. Contact us for our current timetable and to find out more. Ring for details or check the timetable (www.240project.org.uk/timetable/). Not step-free. CODES: AC, F, IT, LF, MD, C, MH

Accumulate

34 Clovelly Road N8 7RH
07799 450636, https://bit.ly/2wLbiNI
Photography and art for young people in hostels. At the end of the project the photographs are sold and 40 per cent of the selling price goes to the photographer. One scholarship for creative & digital media course at Ravensbourne Uni. January to June. Please ring to check step-free access and dates/times. CODES: AC

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, BA, 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

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