Established 2005 Registered Charity No. 1110656
Scottish Charity Register No. SC043760
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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!
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Acton Homeless Concern
Emmaus House, 1 Berrymead Gardens
W3 8AA
Phone: 020 8992 5768
Tuesday-Friday: 8am-2:30pm
ll the services provided by Acton Homeless Concern are free. As well as hot food and a warm place to sit, we can offer advocacy and advice on different areas that people in need suffering homelessness or poverty may be experiencing. Showers, haircuts, clothing and household items available. Everyone is welcome - call for more information about specific services.
Accommodation/housing, Barber, Clothing store, Counselling, Dentist, Medical/health, Free food, Bathroom/showers, Advocacy, Tenancy support, Mental health
Al-Hasaniya Moroccan Women's Centre
Bays 4 and 5, Trellick Tower, Golborne Road
W10 5PL
Phone: 020 8969 2292
Monday-Friday: 9:30am-5pm
Friday: 10am-12pm (drop-in)
Sunday: 12pm-4pm 1st Sunday of month - drop-in for isolated Arabic-speaking men aged 55+)
Advice and assistance for Moroccan and Arabic-speaking women and their families on benefits, housing, homelessness, domestic violence, health and mental health. For mental health support in Arabic, please book in advance. Outreach support to the elderly. ESOL classes with free creche for women returners. Some projects are borough-restricted, so contact them for more information.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Education/training, Medical/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
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
Depaul
London
Phone: 0207 939 1220
Safe emergency accommodation for homeless young people (16-25) in the homes of approved volunteers. Check the website for the nearest scheme. Call 0207 278 4224 for mental health support and housing advice. Free counselling service for young people aged 11 to 25.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Mental health, Debt advice
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
Health E1
9-11 Brick Lane, Aldgate East
E1 6PU
Phone: 020 7247 0090
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 2pm-3:30pm (drop-in mental health clinic)
Monday-Friday: 2pm-3:30pm (substance misuse drop-in)
Medical centre for homeless and vulnerably-housed people. Also registers people in hostels or B&Bs in Tower Hamlets and those who have been placed in temporary accommodation elsewhere in London by LB Tower Hamlets. Wide range of services - contact them for further information. Phone for an appointment or drop in.
Mental health, Creative classes, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Sexual health
JCT
83 Margaret street (Marylebone Passage)
W1W 8TB
Phone: 07719828267
JCT - Joining Communities Together To book an appointment, contact us on: 07719828267 JCT is a registered charity running services for people experiencing and facing homelessness in London and the Midlands. Our vision is to join communities together by bridging the gap between the crisis someone finds themselves in and the journey towards a place to call home. Casework support around housing, benefits, immigration, Health & Wellbeing Ladies group, sit in breakfast, (To be booked in advance). Alternatively, you can meet us during the Chalk Farm Salvation Army meal on Monday & Wednesday evening between 6pm till 8pm to see us and book an appointment.
Bathroom/showers, Creative classes, Accommodation/housing, Medical/health, Mental health, Free food, Legal advice, Tenancy support
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
Refettorio Felix at St Cuthbert's Centre
The Philbeach Hall, 51 Philbeach Gardens, Earl’s Court
SW5 9EB
Phone: 020 7835 1389
Tuesday-Friday: 12pm-3pm (Glass Door caseworker – first come, first served)
Monday: 11am-2pm (Age UK adviser)
Tuesday: 12pm-2pm (Age UK Lunch Club – reserved seats at regular lunch service)
Wednesday: 12pm-2pm (NHS nurse)
Tuesday: 12pm-3pm (RBKC Council drop-in)
Dental health adviser once a month Community Counselling Psychotherapy Service (CCPS): CCPS provides free face-to-face individual counselling and psychotherapy. This is available through internal referral.
Free food, Mental health, Counselling, Internet access, Medical/health, Tenancy support
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 Connection at St Martin in the Fields
12 Adelaide Street
WC2N 4HW
Phone: 020 7766 5544
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30pm-4:30pm (appointment only)
Wednesday: 9am-12:15pm (women only)
Provides short- and long-term support to people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, etc.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Art classes, Creative classes, Bathroom/showers, Careers advice, Clothing store, Drugs workers, Education/training, Foot care, Internet access, Medical/health, Music/drama, Outreach workers, Step-free
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
Rethink
Phone: 0300 5000 927
Employment, supported housing, day services, helplines etc for people affected by severe mental illness, including special BME services. Phone, or email advice@rethink.org.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Counselling, Education/training
YMCA
Housing, training and community health organisation that runs hostels for homeless young people. Check the website for details.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Education/training, Medical/health, Mental health, Counselling, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh
EH8 8BQ
Phone: 0131 209 7700
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
We work with people in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh. You can then contact us by phone or email so that we can discuss the best options for your situation
Education/training, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Tenancy support, Mental health, Medical/health, Careers advice
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
Phone: 0141 959 5069
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
Temporary furnished accommodation and support to adults in recovery from substance misuse, who have achieved a period of stability through residential or community rehabilitation. Service is mainly for people living clean, but some methadone, etc, users who are stable will be considered.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Education/training
Dunedin Harbour
4 Parliament St, Leith, Edinburgh
EH6 6EB
Phone: 0131 624 5800
Accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough. Couples and pets accepted. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 529 7125 or 0800 032 5968 (emergency out of hours).
Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Careers advice, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Mental health, Education/training, Leisure facilities, Benefits/welfare advice
Edinburgh City Youth Cafe
11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh
EH1 2HU
Phone: 0131 229 1797
Friday: 6pm-9pm (under 18s)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in). Crime victims - emotional support C-Cards available for free condoms. Call or email contact@6vt.info
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health
Glasgow Access Hub (Simon Community Scotland)
74-80 Brown Street, Glasgow
G2 8PD
Phone: 0141 552 4164
Wednesday: 10am-5pm drop-in
'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more. Helpline: 0800 027 7466 (open 24/7)
Accommodation/housing, Medical/health, Tenancy support, Mental health, Outreach workers, Outreach worker links, Barber, Education/training, Legal advice, Benefits/welfare advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow
G2 8PW
Phone: 0141 221 2630
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm Lunch
Monday-Friday: 6:30pm-8pm Dinner
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Various project workers
We offer spirit-led, faith-filled community to vulnerable adults and children within the city, by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow. Numerous activities, services and classes for homeless people and those struggling with money.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Free food, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Medical/health, Advocacy, Creative classes
Rock Trust Youth Housing
55 Albany St, Edinburgh
EH1 3QY
Phone: 0345 222 1425
Friday: 9am-4pm
Wednesday: 9:30am-12:30pm Drop-in
Friday: 9:30am-11am Drop-in
Monday: 1pm-3pm Drop-in
Our Rock Trust Youth Hub in Edinburgh is a friendly space in the heart of the city where we welcome young people aged 16 -25 who are affected by or at risk of homelessness. We offer advice around housing, benefits, and employment. We also provide support with wellbeing and food provisions.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Counselling, Tenancy support, Education/training, Benefits/welfare advice