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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Adfam
27 Swinton Street
WC1X 9NW
Phone: 07442 137421 (not a helpline)
National charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Useful resources, including a list of local support groups, on the website.
Counselling, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers, Mental health
Alone in London (Depaul)
Endeavour Centre, Sherborne House, 34 Decima Street
SE1 4QQ
Phone: 0800 160 1650
This service is for young people aged 16 – 25. Services provided by Alone in London include, Assessment and Advice, Mind Connect, Family Mediation, Training and Employment, Future Connect and in some cases Emergency Night Stop. Visitors are offered an initial assessment/advice session with a member of the advice team and offered a confidential space to discuss your needs. Call to book an appointment before visiting.
Mental health, Careers advice, Counselling, Education/training, Tenancy support
Ashford Place
60 Ashford Road, Cricklewood
NW2 6TU
Phone: 020 8208 8590
Friday: 10:30am-5pm
Housing advice by appointment. Advice on housing benefit and support to negotiate new accommodation.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Careers advice, Clothing store, Debt advice, Education/training, Internet access, Medical/health, Music/drama, Outreach workers, Tenancy support
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
Crisis Skylight (Croydon)
12 Surrey Street
CR0 1RG
Phone: 0203 848 1700
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
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
Equalities National Council
Unit 1, The Hub, 123 Star Lane
E16 4PZ
Phone: 0207 474 9812
Equalities National Council primarily focuses on delivering expert advocacy and mentoring support for BME disabled people and their carers; and people suffering with long term impairments. Supports people with mental health difficulties, including ex-offenders, to access fair and equal services, across health, social care, employment, further education, mentoring, advocacy, welfare benefits, housing and immigration.
Mental health, Advocacy, Creative classes, Education/training, Medical/health
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
Hestia
Maya House, 134-138 Borough High Street
SE1 1LB
Phone: 020 7378 3100
Supports male and female victims of modern slavery to ensure their voices are heard and they get the support they need to rebuild their lives. Wide range of services - check the website for details. Supported housing for vulnerable young people.
Mental health, Advocacy, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers
Holy Trinity Brompton
Queen's Gate (St Augustine's)
SW7 5LP
Phone: 020 7590 8248
Wed only: 9am–12:00pm. Glass Door casework support, Crosslight debt advice, computers/printers, clothing repairs and pastoral support. Appointment only - book on arrival. Breakfast & clothing available to those with an appointment with one of these services.
Mental health, Creative classes, Careers advice, Free food, Internet access, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Clothing store
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
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
Phone: 020 7791 2855
Pre-Covid-19 did HIV testing. Still offers Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV in E London. Option 1 psychological help. Option 2 advice line on housing & benefits. Option 3 sexual health questions. Please see website for full list of services operating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Mental health, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Internet access, Medical/health, Outreach workers, Sexual health
Providence Row
The Dellow Centre, 82 Wentworth Street
E1 7SA
Phone: 020 7375 0020
Monday: 10am-11:30am (men's group)
Monday: 2pm-3pm (yoga)
Tuesday: 9:30am-12:30pm (homeopathy)
Tuesday: 11:30am-12:30pm (relaxation skills)
Tuesday: 2pm-3:30pm (women's group)
Wednesday: 11:30am-1pm (peer support, addictions)
Thursday: 11am-1pm (art & wellbeing)
Friday: 10am-11:30am (Breaking Free Online- computer assisted therapy)
Friday: 10am-11:30am (self-harming support group)
Monday: 1:30pm-3:30pm (mental health drop-in)
Helps people of all backgrounds to an independent and fulfilled life away from homelessness & exclusion. They address not only users' immediate needs, but also the underlying issues and causes of their homelessness and exclusion. Download the timetable for their learning and wellbeing programme (https://bit.ly/2FXNYor). Most of their facilities are step-free. Services in Romanian and Polish.
Mental health, Art classes, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Free food, Internet access, Needle exchange
Spectra CIC
St Charles Centre, Exmoor Street
W10 6DZ
Phone: 0203 322 6920
Pre-Covid-19 were offering health and well-being services, including sexual health, emotional resilience and wellbeing. Outreach, social and therapeutic groups, support, health screening, counselling. Services are suspended - check website for details as some services are reinstated.
Mental health, Counselling, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health
St Mungo's (was Broadway Day Centre)
13 Market Lane
W12 8EZ
Phone: 020 8735 5810
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.
Mental health, Art classes, Clothing store, Education/training, Foot care, Medical/health, Music/drama, Outreach workers
Stoll
446 Fulham Road
SW6 1DT
Phone: 020 7385 2110
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-5pm
Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing for ex-servicemen and women. As well as housing, they provide life-changing support including employment training, advice, addiction services and health and wellbeing activities.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Music/drama, Outreach workers, Tenancy support
Thames Reach (Employment Academy)
29 Peckham Road
SE5 8UA
Phone: 020 7702 4260
Supports homeless, vulnerable and isolated men and women through a range of services, activities and accommodation projects. Their aim is for the people they help to have decent homes, supportive relationships and fulfilling lives. Phone or email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Careers advice, Education/training, Internet access, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support
The Listening Place
3 Meade Mews
SW1P 4EG
Phone: 020 3906 7676
Monday-Sunday: 9am-9pm
Providing free, sustained, support, by appointment for those who feel life is no longer worth living. There is no ‘drop-in’ or helpline service.
Mental health, Counselling
The Manna Centre
12 Melior Street
SE1 3QP
Phone: 0207 357 9363
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-1:30pm (Housing & welfare advice, mobile phone charging)
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-12pm (Nurse)
Monday: 10am-10:45am (clothing store by ticket only)
Monday-Thursday: 10am-10:45am (computers)
Tuesday: 10am-11:30am (mental health)
Tuesday: 10am-1pm (chiropodist, every second week)
Monday: 10am-1pm (accommodation advice at 020 7403 1931 (option 1))
Please note this service is only available on a Monday and for those looking for accommodation only.
Mental health, Bathroom/showers, Free food, Medical/health, Tenancy support, Step-free, Financial advice, Laundry, Internet access
Treasures Foundation
Phone: 07950 585 947
Monday-Sunday: 7am-7am
Treasures Foundation helps female ex-offenders and former addicts with a home and support. By referral only – please contact your key worker. "We provide housing each day, every day". Open 24-7 email: mandy@treasuresfoundation.org
Mental health, Accommodation/housing
Wandsworth Community Drug and Alcohol Service (WCDAS)
St John's Therapy Centre, 162 St John's Hill, Battersea
SW11 1SW
Phone: 020 8812 4120
Wednesday: 1pm-7pm
A consortium between SLaM NHS Foundation Trust, Addaction and St Mungo's which provides specialist treatment for Wandsworth adults affected by drug and/or alcohol issues.
Mental health, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Sexual health, Step-free
Webber Street (London City Mission)
6-8 Webber Street
SE1 8QA
Phone: 020 7928 1677
Saturday: 9am-12pm
List for showers taken on Monday (1 shower per week per male guest). Short Bible talk each morning - prayer and other spiritual help offered. Closed first Wednesday of each month. Not step-free.
Mental health, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Medical/health, Outreach worker links, Leisure facilities
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
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
MIND
Phone: 0300 123 3393
Advice and support to empower anyone experiencing a mental health problem. Support line: 0300 102 1234 Legal support: 0300 466 6463 Welfare benefits: 0300 222 5782
Mental health, Advocacy, Legal advice