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The Rights Guide for Rough Sleepers outlines your rights around arrest, stop and search, answering police questions, move-ons, no-drinking zones, sleeping rough, taking a pee in public and highway obstruction. It was put together by the Pavement, Housing Justice, Liberty and Zacchaeus 2000.

If your benefits have been sanctioned (cut off or reduced) and you feel this is unfair, you can appeal. Print this letter and hand it in at the office where you sign on. If you feel you need more advice about sanctions, contact   Zacchaeus 2000 or your nearest Citizen’s Advice Bureau. And let us know contact@thepavement.org.uk at the Pavement!

SERVICES

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999 Club (Deptford Centre)

21 Deptford Broadway

SE8 4PA

Phone: 020 8694 5797

Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm Day Centre drop-in

If you are homeless you can visit our drop-in day centre. You can have a shower, hot food, use the phone, computer or WIFI, do your laundry or check your post. Our staff can support you to find a place to stay and access our other services if you need them. We have a women-only space called The Sanctuary.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Education/training, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support, Legal advice

Ace of Clubs

St Alphonsus Rd, Clapham

SW4 7AS

Phone: 020 7720 2811

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:15pm (Lunch - £1 contribution encouraged)
Monday-Thursday: 12pm-2:30pm (Caseworkers: appointment only)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:15am-11:45am (Showers: appointment only)
Monday-Friday: 12pm-2:30pm (IT suite)
Monday & Thursday: 11:30am-2:30pm (NHS Nurse: appointment only)
Wednesday: 11am-2:30pm (NHS Dentist: appointment only)
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm (Laundry service - £2 per load)
Thursday: 9:30am-4:30pm (Every second Thursday: Refugee/Asylum Seekers & Migrant support)

We provide safety, food, warmth, clothing, laundry, showers, housing support and someone to talk to.

Barber, Bathroom/showers, Education/training, Medical/health, Free food, Financial advice, Signposting to other services, Tenancy support

Addiction, Recovery, Community, Hillingdon Service (Arch)

Old Bank House, 64 High Street, Uxbridge

UB8 1JP

Phone: 01895 207777

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Free and confidential service for young people and adults who live or are registered with a GP in Hillingdon and want to deal with their alcohol or drug difficulties, and associated emotional or mental health issues. Assessment and tailored recovery plans, detox, specialist treatment, advice and info, one-to-one and group therapy, peer support, men's and women's groups, evening and weekend social drop-in and activities etc. Self refer by phone or ask your key worker to help you.

Needle exchange, Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Leisure facilities, Counselling, Medical/health, Drugs workers

Assisted Homes CIC

453 High Road, Wood Green

N22 8JD

Phone: 0208 889 1119

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Assisted Homes recognizes that people suffering from homelessness often need more than just a roof over their heads. The floating support provides a platform for the service users to make the transition to independent living as smoothly as possible.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Debt advice, Tenancy support, Step-free

Be Enriched

URC Rookstone Road

SW17 9NQ

Phone: 07397288160

Monday: 12:30pm-2:30pm Crossways Church, 18 Hampton St, SE1 6SN
Tuesday: 7pm-9pm London Cooking Project, 1 Ethelburga St, SW11 4AG
Friday: 12:30pm-2:30pm URC, Rookstone Rd, SW17 9NQ

Connecting people through community activities and cultivating respect over a bite. Free or pay-as-you-can community meals three days a week in S London. Volunteering or training opportunities through cooking lessons.

Free food

Bikeworks CIC

138-140 Cambridge Heath Rd, 241 Old Ford Rd

E1 5QJ

Phone: 020 8980 7998

Monday-Friday: 8:30am-6:30pm
Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: 11am-5pm

Bikeworks CIC is an award-winning social enterprise which provides training, employment opportunities and work experience programmes to homeless people, young marginalised people and refugees. Trainees work in a professional workshop and gain City and Guilds accreditation.

Careers advice, Education/training

Brent Recovery Day Programme

Willesden Centre for Health, Harlesden Road

NW10 3RY

Phone: 0300 303 4611 (free)

Monday-Saturday: 9:30am-5pm

The Programme provides recovery treatment for people (18+) with addiction problems in Brent to help them get back to a clean and sober life, free from addiction. It runs 6 days a week for 12 weeks, and the team includes substance misuse workers, doctors, nurses and psychologists, as well as volunteers and peer mentors. 24/7 Helpline: 0800 107 1754. Get your support worker to complete the referral form (info.brent@wdp.org.uk). Women-only groups available.

Needle exchange, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers, Sexual health, Counselling, Careers advice, Education/training

Caritas Anchor House

81 Barking Road, Canning Town

E16 4HB

Phone: 0207 476 6062

For people affected by homelessness, drug & alcohol misuse, mental health, domestic abuse & offending. Accommodation and varied services. Email info@caritasanchorhouse.org.uk. Opening times: 24/7

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Step-free

Clean Slate Training & Employment

Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, Stockwell Road

SW9 9GX

Phone: 020 3540 7420

Monday & Friday: 10am-1pm (drop-in advisory service)

Clean Slate helps unemployed people facing barriers to work. Clean Slate works with long-term unemployed people, ex-offenders, those with histories of substance abuse, and people with learning and physical disabilities.

Careers advice, Education/training

Colchester Emergency Night Shelter

39-41 Alexandra Road, Colchester, Essex

CO3 3DF

Phone: 01206 549885; 01206 805324

Monday-Saturday: 7:15pm-9am
Sunday: 12:30pm-9am

Temporary accommodation, respite & support for single homeless people 18+. Signposting, help with permanent accommodation, benefits & health.

Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Education/training, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support

Connection Crew CIC

23 Jacob Street

SE1 2BG

Phone: 0844 822 1515

Provides employment opportunities for people who?ve been homeless and are now ready for work through its Connection Crew Academy, a training programme that covers the basics of event crewing and work skills. It works with charities like Connection at St Martins and Crisis to recruit trainees.

Education/training

Cracked It

Unit 1, 57 Dalston Lane

E8 2NG

Trains and employs at-risk young people to repair smashed smartphones as a positive route towards employment. Runs programmes all year round, with courses being confirmed throughout the year. Get in touch for more details about courses in your area.

Education/training, Ex-offenders

Crash Pad – Youth Shelter

Phone: 020 7700 2498

Monday-Sunday: 4pm-9am

Islington-based shelter for people 18-23 with low support needs. 12 bed spaces, separate room for females. Shelter has no Wifi, Playstations, Xboxes or telephone. For referral, please phone or email Momodou Mboge - momodou.piliontrust@gmail.com

Advocacy, Accommodation/housing, Bathroom/showers, Free food, Education/training, Art classes, Music/drama, Leisure facilities

Crisis Skylight (Croydon)

12 Surrey Street

CR0 1RG

Phone: 0203 848 1700

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm
Wednesday: 10am-2pm

We work with people in Croydon to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. We do much of this work through our Skylights – these are centres which exist to support people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Skylights can help in finding a home and settling in, finding work and applying for jobs and looking after your health and wellbeing. How we can help depends on your situation and needs. If another service can provide the support you need, we will refer you to them. Before you visit, we would recommend that you find out what Crisis can offer you in Croydon. You can then contact us by phone or email so that we can discuss the best options for your situation

Tenancy support, Careers advice, Education/training, Mental health, Medical/health

Crisis Skylight (London)

50 - 52 Commercial Street

E1 6LT

Phone: 0300 636 1967

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm

We work with people in London to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. We do much of this work through our Skylights – these are centres which exist to support people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Skylights can help in finding a home and settling in, finding work and applying for jobs and looking after your health and wellbeing. How we can help depends on your situation and needs. If another service can provide the support you need, we will refer you to them. Before you visit, we would recommend that you find out what Crisis can offer you in London. You can then contact us by phone or email so that we can discuss the best options for your situation

Mental health, Education/training, Step-free, Medical/health, Careers advice, Tenancy support

Emmaus South Lambeth Community

9a Knights Hill, West Norwood

SE27 0DB

Phone: 0300 123 2001

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-5pm

Accommodation for people aged 18+ with low support needs who are willing to work full time as volunteers in Emmaus's recycling project. Can accept ex-offenders. No local connection required but must be eligible for Housing Benefit.

Advocacy, Careers advice, Education/training

Finsbury Park Mosque

7-11 St Thoms's Road

N4 2QH

Phone: 020 7424 5252

Thursday: 6pm-8pm (soup run - 7pm–9pm in summer)

Community centre that works with everyone to promote dialogue and understanding in our multicultural society.

Counselling, Education/training, Legal advice, Leisure facilities

Groundswell

Phone: 020 7725 2851

Groundswell is a homeless health charity specialising in peer support, advocacy and working with clients to create positive change in their lives. Groundswell offers peer led learning and development training and support, as well as a homeless health peer advocacy programme (HHPA). Peer advocates can help you navigate healthcare settings and access the support you need. For more information visit the website or email: HHPA@groundswell.org.uk

Mental health, Outreach workers, Medical/health, Education/training

Hackney Recovery Service

110 Mare Street

E8 3SG

Phone: 0300 303 2611

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (assessment sessions at 110 Mare Street)

Service for people with problems with drugs. Drop-in, prescribing, community detox, BBV clinics, group work, key working. Self-refer of get your key worker to help you. Out-of-hours, please phone 0808 168 8669.

Education/training, Careers advice, Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Counselling, Drugs workers, Needle exchange

Haringey Recovery Service

590 Seven Sisters Road

N15 6HR

Phone: 020 8801 3999

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.

Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Music/drama, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health, Tenancy support, Legal advice, Ex-offenders, Step-free

Herts Young Homeless (HYH)

1st Floor, Gracemead House, Woods Avenue, Hatfield

AL10 8HX

Phone: 03333 202 384

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (appointments for advice)

Aims to prevent homelessness, and support young people, those in crisis and individuals at risk of becoming homeless, mainly people 16-24. Mediation, education and other specialist prevention services, advice, support etc. 18+ Hub for housing, money and benefits advice. Nightstop for emergency short-term accommodation. Advice line: 0844 833 0933.

Advocacy, Counselling, Education/training, Creative classes, Accommodation/housing, Tenancy support

HOPE Worldwide UK – ODAAT

The Chambers, St.Mark’s Church, 337 Kennington Park Road

SE11 4PW

Phone: 02036594809

One Day At A Time (ODAAT) is a quasi-residential men only (18+) rehab. 12 steps, counselling and psychotherapy are employed in a loving community to transform from chaos to constructive living. Services for people on the scheme include one to one counselling, yoga, community meetings, psychotherapy, relapse prevention and life skills, group therapy and aftercare, family contact and recreation.

Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Dentist, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Free food, Internet access, Laundry, Mental health

House of St Barnabas

1 Greek Street

W1D 4NQ

Phone: 0203 011 1865

Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm

Runs Employment Academy for people who are homeless or are at risk of homelessness who want to work in hospitality or events. Each of the three programmes a year is full-time for 12 weeks. Book on a client information day which is the first step to making an application to go on the training. Training is a mix of workshops and work experience in the social business, a private members' club in Soho.

Education/training

Lifeline Basis Substance Misuse Service

Royal Arsenal Medical Centre, 21 Arsenal Way, Woolwich

SE16 6TE

Phone: 020 3696 2640

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.

Alcohol workers, Art classes, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Step-free, Leisure facilities, Education/training

Mosaic Clubhouse

65 Effra Road

SW2 1BZ

Phone: 020 7924 9657

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (mental health info: 020 7924 965)
Monday-Sunday: 6pm-2am (Evening Sanctuary - professional referral)

Supports people's recovery with mental health by engaging them in running the service, including the cafe, reception and business unit. Links to employment, adult education, wellness workshops. Some virtual clubhouse activities during current restrictions. Young Adults programme for members aged 16 to 30. Wide range of health and wellbeing activities - see website.

Mental health, Creative classes, Careers advice, Education/training