Needle exchange; drop-in facility; advice and information on treatment and harm reduction; vaccinations and blood testing for blood-borne viruses; one-to-one work; ear acupuncture; workshops; onward referral. Call for details.

Support, advocacy, information and advice to empower women to live more independently. All project staff are fluent in one of the main South Asian languages. Phone or email inderpal.dhesi@ashramha.org.uk.

Advice and support to people aged 11-25 on housing, sexual health, drugs and alcohol, emotional wellbeing and job search. Signposting to other agencies. Groups for young women, young fathers, and young asylum seekers and refugees. Free phone: 0800 0730233

Support services for young people, asylum seekers and refugees, homeless and disadvantaged people. Soup kitchen and respite centre.

Single homeless people and care leavers with low support needs. Residents are expected to be or actively seeking to be in education, training or employment. Support for moving on.

For young people 16-24 who require support around independent living. Applicants must be willing to engage in employment, education or training. Help with budgeting money, cooking and confidence building. English and Maths classes.

Direct help via specialist advice, advocacy and representation for families and individuals facing crisis, to prevent and alleviate homelessness, debt and housing difficulty. For help and advice call 01332 287 850.

Short-term, safe, emergency accommodation and support to women and children escaping domestic violence. Children?s Development Worker. Will accept families with boys up to 14 years. Birmingham Domestic Abuse Refugeline: 0800 111 4223

Statutory NHS mental health service for homeless people in Birmingham. Psychiatric assessment, medical review and community mental health nursing services.

Safe, non-judgmental and welcoming place where homeless people can find a range of services and be signposted to others.

For people wanting help and support in addressing their alcohol problem/dependence. Variety of therapeutic interventions in a friendly, alcohol-free environment. Focus on relapse prevention and management. Open support groups and structured day care.

Single homeless men, including rough sleepers, ex-offenders, people with mental health needs and those with alcohol or drug problems. Staff provide support around daily living skills, including finances, substance misuse issues, mental health and access to training. Help with moving on.

Single homeless men. Potential residents must be substance-free at time of admission. Resettlement support.

Works with young people 16-25, families, local agencies, schools and youth organisations to reduce the number of young people at risk of experiencing homelessness. Also provides emergency accommodation.

If you are at risk of losing your home or becoming homeless please contact the Housing Options Team for advice. Outside office hours, call 0121 569 6800/02 or email housing@sandwell.gov.uk.

Wide range of advice and services for people aged 16-25 who are homeless or are facing homelessness. Call the Youthline (0300 30 30 099) to make an appointment. Out of hours emergency numbers: 16- and 17-year-olds - 0121 675 4806; 18-years-old and above - 0121 303 2296.

Helps people over 18 to avoid becoming homeless and to live independently after resettlement. Leisure and sporting activities. Furniture project (available to anyone on a low income).

For homeless people, ex-offenders, substance misusers and others who are often barred from other services and facilities. Advice, support and guidance, and signposting to other services. Many activities ? phone for further details.

For young single homeless people aged 16-25. Phone or call in for application form. Support around independent living skills and access to employment, training and education. Access to and advice on move-on options, help with grants and applications, obtaining furniture and setting up utilities.

Single homeless men and ex-offenders. Help with independent living, maintaining tenancy, moving on etc. Arrange visits from drugs agencies. Referral to floating support service.

Single homeless people with support needs, and 1 room for married couples. Support around life skills and advice on accommodation. Help with move-on - applications, grants, obtaining furniture, utilities etc. Residents who have moved on can use the drop-in advice centre.

Accommodation for up to 80 people, plus access to vocational and practical courses. Contact them for more details.

Advice and information services and therapeutic counselling for young people (13-25) in Dudley.

Free mediation service for Dudley residents. If you've left home and think a negotiator could help you resolve a dispute with your family, contact Sue (sue.steel@dudley.gov.uk) or Owen (Owen.McMillan@dudley.gov.uk).