Established 2005 Registered Charity No. 1110656
Scottish Charity Register No. SC043760
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Your rights
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!
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Phone: 0800 9177 650
Fellowship of people who help each other to recover from alcoholism. Call their national helpline free on 0800 9177 650 or email help@aamail.org, or enter your postcode to find your nearest support meeting.
Counselling
Childline
Phone: 0800 11 11
Free, confidential helpline for young people. Great information on the website. If you need support now or want to talk privately, contact a counsellor for free.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
Cruse Bereavement Care - National Helpline
Phone: 0808 808 1677
Tuesday-Thursday: 9:30am-8pm
The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Group, one to one and peer support; friendship support, practical support, listening, drop-in, phone helpline and more. MON, FRI: 9.30-5 TUE,WED,THU: 9.30-8 SAT, SUN: 10-2 ONLINE MESSAGE CHAT ALSO AVAILABLE: MON-FRI: 9AM-9PM
Counselling
Dr Kershaw’s Hospice
Turf Lane, Royton, Oldham, Greater Manchester
OL2 6EU
Phone: 0161 624 9984
The UK's first 'homeless-friendly' hospice. 24-hour helpline: 0161 785 5635. "Dr Kershaw’s Hospice provides specialist palliative care for adults with non-curable, life-limiting illnesses in a peaceful and homely environment. Our healthcare focuses on relieving and preventing the suffering of patients."
Counselling, Medical/health, Barber, Bathroom/showers, Bedding, Education/training, Free food, Foot care, Internet access
GamCare
Phone: 0808 8020 133
GamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by problem gambling across England, Scotland and Wales. They operate the National Gambling HelpLine, as well as providing free treatment at 120 locations across Great Britain. Their dedicated advice service for young people is at https://www.bigdeal.org.uk/
Counselling
Hearing Voices Network
nationwide
A network for people who hear voices and see visions. If you want information about hearing voices groups please email info@hearing-voices.org
Mental health, Counselling
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Phone: 0808 2000 247
24/4 helpline run in partnership between Women's Aid and Refuge. If you are in immediate danger, please call 999.
Accommodation/housing, Counselling
National Problem Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road
SW5 9BH
Phone: 020 7381 7722
Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650. Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Debt advice
National Self-Harm Network
Supporting individuals who self harm to reduce emotional distress and improve their quality of life Resources and information available online. A supportive and understanding forum.
Mental health, Counselling
No Panic
Phone: 0844 967 4848
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links
POhWER
Phone: 0300 456 2370
Pohwer is a charity providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. The advocacy service can assist people who need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. Make a self-referral to one of our services here: www.pohwer.net/make-a-referral
Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
Phone: 0808 500 2222
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm
Basic information so survivors of sexual violence and abuse can access the relevant services in England and Wales. Rape Crisis also has 36 member centres across England and Wales providing free, local and specialist support (such as counselling and advocacy) for victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. Call the free 24/7 support line: 0808 500 2222
Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health, Sexual health, Legal advice
Re-Solv
Philanthropy House, Priestly Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford
ST18 0LQ
Phone: 01785 810762
Information about solvent abuse (i.e. gases, aerosols, nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’), poppers, petrol, glues, solvents and other volatile substances). Good leaflets and connections to local services. Also has resources for children and family. Phone line open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays.
Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links
Respond
Phone: 020 7383 0700
Free service for children, young people, adults and elders with learning difficulties who have experienced trauma, loss or abuse. Respond offers therapy for people in London and South East England. Services include psychotherapy, advocacy and training. Phone or email admin@respond.org.uk.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health, Education/training
Rethink
Phone: 0808 801 0525
Advice, services and support groups for people affected by mental illness. Advice on employment, healthcare, services, etc for people affected by mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email info@rethink.org. Advice helpline is normally open 9.30am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, excluding Bank holidays, on 0808 801 0525.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Counselling, Education/training
Safecall
National
Phone: 116 000
Free, confidential support to young people who are away from home, thinking of leaving or feel trapped in an unsafe situation. Safecall is here to listen when you’re ready to talk. 1-2-1 chat service for young people. Safecall can support you through the free helpline by phone or text on 116 000. Helpline is available every day between 10am – 10pm by text, and 10am – 5pm by phone call.
Counselling
Samaritans (National Helpline)
National
Phone: 116 123
Whatever you're going through, free and condiential mental health support. You can take things at your own pace, they will listen carefully and talk things through on a confidential basis.
Counselling
SANE
Phone: 0300 304 7000 (SANEline)
We believe that no-one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair completely alone. Information on schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi & Urdu as well as English. Callback service: 0300 124 7900
Mental health, Counselling
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Phone: 0300 111 5065
Support for people over 18 bereaved by suicide. Phone or email or visit the website to find your nearest group.
Counselling, Mental health
The Loss Foundation
Phone: 0300 200 4112
Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you.
Advocacy, Counselling
The Mix
Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (85258) or email via the website.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Legal advice
Tourettes Action
Phone: 0300 777 8427
Thursday: 9am-8pm (leave a message outside these times and they will phone back)
Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis.
Advocacy, Counselling
Victim Support
Phone: 0808 1689 111
The national charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Victim Supportline: 0808 1689 111. Ring the helpline, email (supportline@victimsupport.org.uk) or visit the website to find out your near centre.
Counselling
Young Minds
Phone: 020 7089 5050
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 support).
Mental health, Counselling
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
Phone: 020 8772 9900
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach worker links