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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!

SERVICES

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SMART RECOVERY

National

Phone: 0330 053 6022

SMART Recovery is an international non-profit organization that provides assistance to individuals seeking abstinence from addiction. SMART stands for Self-Management and Recovery Training. The SMART approach is secular and science-based, using cognitive behavioral therapy and non-confrontational motivational methods.

Counselling, Drugs workers

We Are With You (National)

National

Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm (online chat)
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm (online chat)

We offer free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health. Online chat available, and local services placed across UK. This is not a crisis service - in an emergency call NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123.

Mental health, Counselling, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers

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

Apex Scotland

15 Calton Road, Edinburgh

EH8 8DL

Phone: 0131 220 0130

For offenders, ex-offenders and young people at risk of offending, many of whom may also be homeless. Their services will help clients to, for instance, move onto employment, training or further education. To find your local office, please click the link to visit the website.

Creative classes, Careers advice, Education/training, Internet access, Legal advice, Benefits/welfare advice, Tenancy support, Drugs workers

Barnardo's (Safer Choices)

3rd Floor Rear, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow

G1 3LN

Phone: 0800 085 2704

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Confidential crisis service for people under 18. Phone the helpline or email SaferChoices@barnardos.org.uk

Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers

Bethany Christian Trust

65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh

EH6 5JQ

Phone: 0131 561 8930

Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation. Welcome Centre and multiple other services across Scotland – call for information.

Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Free food, Outreach workers

Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)

10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

EH12 5AA

Phone: 0131 225 4901

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (phone for referrals)

For those experiencing homelessness, including those in recovery from substance use, we provide temporary accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. Phone for referral.

Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Clothing store, Careers advice, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Benefits/welfare advice, Mental health

Crossreach (Simpson Hse)

52 Queen Street, Edinburgh

EH2 3NS

Phone: 0131 225 6028

Monday-Thursday: 9am-5pm

We offer support to anyone in Edinburgh who has been affected by past or present drug use, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. We are also experienced in supporting people affected by trauma. Phone ahead for self-referral.

Counselling, Drugs workers, Step-free

Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)

0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow

G14 9RN

Phone: 0141 959 5069

Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm (phone for referral only)
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

Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm (13–21 year olds)
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

Edinburgh Cyrenians

Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh

EH7 5QY

Phone: 0131 475 2354

Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm

Advice, information and support phone helpline for people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or struggling with addiction. Not a drop-in service - appointments by referral.

Advocacy, Drugs workers, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Legal advice

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow

G2 8PW

Phone: 0141 221 2630

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Drop-in
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

Hunter Street Complex Needs Service

55 Hunter Street, Glasgow

G4 0UP

Phone: 0141 553 2801

Specialist, highly personalised services for Homelessness, Alcohol and Drug Recovery, Mental Health and Justice Services in the Gallowgate area. CALL BEFORE VISITNG. REFERRAL ONLY via Glasgow City Council (0141 287 0555) or other homeless service.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Legal advice, Medical/health, Mental health, Sexual health, Step-free

Know The Score

Scotland

Phone: 0800 587 5879

Monday-Sunday: 8am-11pm (helpline)

Free confidential 24-hour drugs information helpline and good online advice for people in Scotland.

Drugs workers

Number 20 (Four Square)

Call for address.

Edinburgh

Phone: 0131 221 2293

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (staffed 24/7)

Temporary emergency supported accommodation for young women and men between 16 and 21 (inclusive) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. No direct referrals, have to go through the council 0800 032 5968.

Mental health, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach workers, Education/training

Penumbra

57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh

EH7 5QY

Phone: 0131 475 2380

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Offers a wide range of mental health support. Call or use contact form on website for help and signposting to services in various locations.

Mental health, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Accommodation/housing

Phoenix Futures Scotland

Phone: 0141 336 4272

Organisation helping people recover from alcohol and drugs. 'Recovery through Nature' connects service users with nature to work on conservation projects in settings across Scotland. Info: john.deeney@phoenix-futures.org.uk 'Building Futures N Lanarkshire' (self- or agency-referral - lanarkshire.communities@phoenix-futures.org.uk) and 'Scottish Residential Service' (scottish.residential@phoenix-futures.org.uk) provide peer support, group work, counselling, and leisure activities.

Counselling, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Education/training, Leisure facilities

Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)

Phone: 0141 638 5170

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hour support)

Supports young men (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B or other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone. Young people receive housing support and therapeutic support (i.e. emotional support, access to counselling etc).

Mental health, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers

Quarriers ('What If' Project for Women)

Phone: 0141 946 1116

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hour support)

Supports young women (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B and other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers

Quarriers (Project/Stopover)

189 Pollockshaws Road, Glasgow

G41 1PS

Phone: 0141 420 3121

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24 hours support)

For men and women aged 16-25. Accommodation is on the upper levels of a three-storey building, lift available. They support young people experiencing drug addiction, alcohol misuse, mental health problems, offending behaviour or severe emotional and psychological issues.

Education/training, Drugs workers, Creative classes, Alcohol workers, Advocacy, Accommodation/housing, Mental health

Randolph Crescent Hostel

2 Randolph Crescent, Edinburgh

EH3 7TH

Phone: 0131 220 1607

Monday-Sunday: 9am-9am

Referral from LEAP (Lothian and Edinburgh Abstinence Programme) on 0131 456 0221.

Accommodation/housing, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers

Recovery Empowers North East Women (RENEW)

Calton Heritage & Learning Centre, 423 Londen Road, Glasgow

G40 1AG

Phone: 0141 550 9573

Friday: 12pm-2pm

Women-only recovery service. Recovery session, Zumba, massage, arts & crafts or beauty therapy, soup/sandwiches, hot drinks.

Art classes, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers

Safe Consumption Glasgow

We provide a clean and safe environment for people to inject drugs, and exchange needles. Staffed by volunteers trained in overdose prevention and interventions. Naxalone available for overdoses.

Drugs workers, Medical/health

Second Chance Project Scotland

Carlton Building, 63 Carlton Place, Glasgow

G5 9TW

Phone: 0141 336 7272

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Three-stage day treatment programme for people with drug and/or alcohol problems. Training, counselling and self-help. Lots of support to develop alternatives to misuse and prevent relapse. Self-referral.

Advocacy, Education/training, Drugs workers, Dentist, Benefits/welfare advice, Counselling