Refugee Action provides information and advice on the asylum process, claiming asylum, getting support while claiming asylum and homelessness support. Its Asylum Crisis service supports asylum seekers in London needing accommodation or support.

Refuge Network UK runs a community soup kitchen at Charing Cross from where we distribute free food, toiletries, clothing and survival packs to rough sleepers, homeless people, and impoverished individuals from various parts of London.

Offers assistance for free to disadvantaged people and individuals suffering from drug or alcoholic addiction. 24-hour helpline: 0791 758 5056

Reset Outreach and Referral Service offers linkage to substance misuse treatment, training and education about drugs and overdose and a harm reduction programme which provides one on one advice and supplies to people who use various substances, from opioids to performance enhancing drugs (steroids) to hormones. Call 0800 802 1860 for more info.

Group therapy service for people affected by substance misuse.

Medical & complex risks appointments for people affected by substance misuse.

RESTART Lives, a London-based charity, supports homeless individuals though tailored casework, group programmes and meal services, helping people secure housing, find employment and improve mental and physical wellbeing. Mon – Thu: individual casework organised by appointment. This sometimes involves attending jobcentres and health appointmets. Fri: 6:30 – 8:30pm: drop-in centre. Hot meal service, case work and digital inclusion support (e.g. charging phones, using WiFi and occasional resource handouts).

A wide range of beds, settees, tables, chairs and all household furniture available at low cost. Agency referral, or bring evidence of being on benefits or on low income.

Hearing voices group open to people from all boroughs. OK to just turn up, but best to get in touch first (0208 464 7052; voicesforumcroydon@googlemail.com) in case an activity is planned. No referral is needed.

This service is aimed at improving access to drug and alcohol treatment for people who sleep rough. The RhEST team at Phoenix Futures assertively engages with referrals through outreach and in-reach. It operates across all London boroughs. It delivers time-limited interventions that improve access to services. It will assess barriers to drug and alcohol treatment for each individual and collaborates with a range of agencies to improve outcomes. You can make a self-referral if you are experiencing homelessness, are over 18 and you are willing to engage with the service. Referral form: https://tinyurl.com/4kf52zrz

Hearing voices group that is open to people no matter where they live. Just contact the facilitators, who will meet you to exchange information about the group and themselves. Contact Michael Roberts: 020 8514 5586.

Covers children, domestic violence, employment, housing, benefits etc.

Advice lines on family and criminal law, immigration & asylum etc - see website for times and days. Please see website for more details. NB: women-only service.

Rolling winter night shelter. Referrals ONLY through Manna Soc, Spires, Ace of Clubs, Webber St Day Centre, Crisis, Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers, Southwark SPOT, Lambeth Safer Streets Team, The Big Issue, Shelter. 18+, 35 bed spaces, low support needs.

Tower block with good sports, fitness, arts and other activity facilities. Priority to homeless people aged 18-30 who are in receipt of benefits and have a local connection to the London boroughs of Barking, Dagenham or Havering. Phone, call in or write.

Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.

Helps the poor, needy, sick and aged, irrespective of caste, creed or colour. Serves Indian food, rice and bhaji, hot and cold drinks, chocolates and fruit.

Good food in the community. A place for people to go for a free, delicious two-course meal in warm company. Sally's Kitchen is run by local people for local people.

Visitors welcome. Please call to make sure that a Samaritan is there to help you. You can take things at your own pace, whatever is troubling, they we will listen carefully and talk things through on a confidential basis.

Visitors welcome 365 days a year. You don?t need an appointment to speak in confidence to a trained volunteers and the service is free. Please note that due to the popularity of the drop-in service, you may experience a short wait.

You can talk to a Samaritan volunteer in a private, safe and non-threatening environment. To guarantee that one will be available, it is best to telephone and arrange an appointment.

Visitors welcome. You don?t need an appointment to speak in confidence to a trained volunteers about whatever is on your mind. The service is free.

Welcomes visitors to the branch every day, where you will be able to talk to a Samaritan in complete confidence. If you know in advance that you will be popping by, please ring so that they can ensure there is a Samaritan available to see you.

Located in Romford close to Matalan. Available round the clock, every day of the year. Please check opening times if you visit the branch. Whatever you tell us will be kept off the record.