Quaker Homeless Action runs mobile libraries. The Christmas Shelter (24 beds, dry) provides breakfast and supper for up to 75. It closes at 10pm except for those who have been given a bed. Self referrals and referrals from Islington Outreach Forum agencies (inc. Islington DAAT, Whitaker Centre, Pilion Trust, New Horizon, Focus and Angel Drug Services) or others that can provide ongoing support. Phone to check vacancies.

Get help and advice with practical and peer support following a period of homelessness. Support with bills, house search and settling into a new environment.

Services only for people staying at the shelter. Some classes for residents and ex-residents only - ring first. Referral only from Redbridge Housing Team.

RESTART Lives, a London-based charity, supports homeless individuals though tailored casework, group programmes and meal services, helping people secure housing, find employment and improve mental and physical wellbeing. Mon – Thu: individual casework organised by appointment. This sometimes involves attending jobcentres and health appointmets. Fri: 6:30 – 8:30pm: drop-in centre. Hot meal service, case work and digital inclusion support (e.g. charging phones, using WiFi and occasional resource handouts).

Covers children, domestic violence, employment, housing, benefits etc.

Rolling winter night shelter. Referrals ONLY through Manna Soc, Spires, Ace of Clubs, Webber St Day Centre, Crisis, Southwark Day Centre for Asylum Seekers, Southwark SPOT, Lambeth Safer Streets Team, The Big Issue, Shelter. 18+, 35 bed spaces, low support needs.

Christian charity dedicated to helping people who need help. Works with other local organisations.

Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes.

Solace provides safe refuge and move-on accommodation to hundreds of women and children made homeless through domestic or sexual abuse. Support is provided to ensure women and children are safe and their core needs are met in relation to finances and welfare benefits, housing, legal matters, immigration issues, health, education, training and employment.

Drop-in centre for asylum seekers and refugees. Advice on housing, health, education, training and employment. Gardening club. Group therapy. Find centres here: sdcas.org.uk/visit-our-centres

Since 1987, SPEAR has offered services to thousands of homeless and vulnerable people in and around Richmond, successfully transforming lives and supporting many of their service users to the point that they have achieved total independence. A number of services and resources are listed on the website.

16-bed hostel offering a therapeutic programme for homeless men. Self-refer on the website. Acorn House specialises in addiction recovery. The therapeutic programme offers abstinence-based treatment, including group and one-to-one counselling, where residents are encouraged to work through traumas and challenging behaviours. Open to hard-to-reach clients with complex needs, often those with a history of street homelessness.

Refuge for runaway children and is also a housing association for abused, neglected and disadvantaged children.

St Giles delivers evidence-led, trauma-informed services that address poverty, violence & exploitation and involvement in the justice system.

Run a Legal Drop-In on Thursday evenings, 6pm. Free legal advice on a variety of issues ranging from housing to personal injury. We offer advice on possible causes for action, and where you can get help.

Offers general and specialist support services for ex-rough sleepers who are maintaining a tenancy in Camden, Brent or Westminster. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Stoll is the leading provider of supported housing to vulnerable veterans. As well as housing, they provide life-changing support including employment training, advice, addiction services and health and wellbeing activities. Apply for housing here: www.stoll.org.uk/housing/apply-for-housing

Specialist LGBTQ+ housing advice and support. Free, confidential housing advice for LGBTQ+ people of all ages. For housing and homelessness advice fill a referral form online and a member of the Stonewall team will contact you. Find the form here: stonewallhousing.org/referralform Free housing-related advice on the helpline, open every weekday 10:00 – 13:00. Call 0800 6 404 404

Free hot meal, friendship and donated items. Open-access to anyone who is homeless or vulnerably housed, or who can't afford to pay for both food and housing. Every Monday, doors open at 5pm (dinner served at 6pm).

Social contact and access to housing and employment advice, health services, food & clothing, and general guidance. Links with a wide range of agencies and organisations to access appropriate help. The day centre provides shower facilities, clean clothes, food etc. as well as advice, support and practical help. Ring or email streets2homes@streets2homes.co.uk for more info. Opening times Monday-Friday 9am to 5pm.

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. Email enquiries@thamesreach.org.uk for more info.

Provides short- and long-term support to people affected by homelessness, substance abuse, mental health, etc.

Nehemiah runs a residential recovery programme for men with a history of addiction; it is abstinence-based and the three-month therapeutic course is compulsory. Enquiries 02039113658, or email referrals@tnp.org.uk

The Outside Project runs the LGBTIQ+ Centre, an inclusive and supportive space operating seven days a week. See LGBTIQ+ centre timetable here: lgbtiqoutside.org/centre Referral form: www.stonewallhousing.org/services/referral-form