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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NEWway Project (Newham)
Bonny Downs Baptist Church, Darwell Close
E6 6BT
Phone: 07490983777
Monday-Sunday: 7:30pm-8:30am
Referral-only winter night shelter and year-round NEWday centre for homeless people in Newham, with extended Advocacy services and life-skills workshops. Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-2:30pm.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Free food, Laundry, Tenancy support, Creative classes, Clothing store, Careers advice, Medical/health, Bathroom/showers, Internet access, Dentist, Counselling, Education/training, Outreach worker links
OK Rehab
48B Gun Street
E1 6AH
Phone: 0800 326 5559
OK Rehab specialises in addiction treatment. Help is available via both inpatient and outpatient treatment providers. We also work with clinics that are able to facilitate treatment taking place in your own home, who are able to provide professional intervention and home detoxification. At OK Rehab, our aim is to help individuals break free from the shackles of addiction and find a treatment that’s ideally suited to their needs. This treatment is applicable for drug addiction, alcoholism and process/behavioural addictions. OK Rehab is able to locate addiction treatment that’s tailored to your needs. We work in partnership with over 140 treatment providers across the UK and abroad. When you contact us, you discover a wealth of knowledge about the potential pros and cons of each treatment type for your particular needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help. Below, we list a variety of ways we are able to assist you or your loved one in seeking out effective addiction treatment: - An over-the-phone assessment to determine if you require addiction treatment - Access to over 140+ clinics across the UK and abroad -Advice relating to outpatient, residential and home detox services - Access to detox clinics regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) - Fast access to emergency detox treatment, is appropriate - Access to professional interventionists across the UK - Advice by staff members who are themselves in recovery - Information on both private and statutory funded addiction treatment providers
Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Alcohol workers, Signposting to other services
Positive East
159 Mile End Road, Stepney
E1 4AQ
Phone: 020 7791 2855
A comprehensive and holistic range of support services for people living with and affected by HIV as well as HIV and STI testing, prevention and outreach. Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV. Peer support, social/support groups, psychology services for women, creative classes and counselling available. To access the service fill a self-referral online here: www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services/self-referral-portal
Mental health, Advocacy, Creative classes, Counselling, Internet access, Medical/health, Outreach workers, Sexual health
Rape Crisis South London
PO Box 383, Croydon
CR9 2AW
Phone: 0208 683 3311 (office number)
Monday-Sunday: 12pm-2:30pm (helpline, 365 days a year)
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm helpline, 365 days a year)
RCSL provides confidential support, counselling, legal advocacy, crisis intervention and more for survivors of rape and sexual violence. Services are available to women and girls who reside or work within South London, who have experienced sexual violence at any point in their lives. Welcome survivors of all ethnicities, religions, cultures, and socio-economic backgrounds. To enquire about a referral, please call 0808 801 0860 For immediate help, call the national helpline on 0808 500 2222
Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach workers
Restart Lives
St Columba’s Church, Pont Street
SW1X 0BD
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 – Fri: There are a number of events and services taking place through the week, including casework sessions, pop-ups and projects (such as gardening and art classes), group mental health sessions and children's and families services. See the website for schedule. 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).
Advocacy, Accommodation/housing, Bedding, Financial advice, Free food, Internet access
Robes Project (Southwark & Lambeth)
Phone: 0207 407 5623
05 November to 14 April
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-8am (closed during Crisis, 23–30 Dec)
Rolling winter night shelter. Referrals ONLY, through a number of organisations and charities listed on the website here: robes.org.uk/get-help-now. 18+, 35 bed spaces, low support needs.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Bathroom/showers, Bedding
Spires
Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews
SW9 9GX
Phone: 020 8696 0943
Tuesday: 9am-11:30am (Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Luke’s Church, 13 Norwood High St, SE27 ODT)
Tuesday: 1pm-3pm (Drop-In for newly granted refugees facing homelessness at West Croydon Baptist Church, Whitehorse Road, CR0 2JH)
Wednesday: 9am-4pm (Closed)
Thursday: 9am-11:30am (Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Leonard’s Church, 8 Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1RB)
Thursday: 9am-12pm (Drop-in for vulnerable women, at Elmfield House, 5 Stockwell Mews, London, SW9 9GX)
Friday: 9am-11:30am (Rough Sleeper’s Drop-In at St Luke’s Church, 13 Norwood High St, SE27 ODT)
Spires’ rough sleepers drop-in service runs four days a week and is open to anyone who is homeless or at risk of homelessness. Warm food & drinks will be provided, while key workers will be on hand to offer advice and support and assess individual’s needs and housing requirements.
Advocacy, Counselling, Free food
Stoll
446 Fulham Road
SW6 1DT
Phone: 020 7385 2110
Saturday & Sunday: 8am-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
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Music/drama, Outreach workers, Tenancy support
Stonewall Housing
88 Old Street, 10 White’s Row
EC1V 9HU
Phone: 0800 6 404 404
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
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Legal advice
Sufra NW London
160 Pitfield Way
NW10 0PW
Phone: 020 3441 1335
Wednesday & Sunday: 10am-2pm (Growing Club)
Wednesday & Sunday: 12pm-3pm (food bank, referral from Brent Council and other orgs)
Friday: 6pm-8:30pm (vegetarian meal)
Sufra is a charity in north west London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community. Coordinates a food bank & community kitchen in Brent, supporting disadvantaged individuals and families suffering food poverty in NW London. Phone or visit. Food bank address and opening times: Sufra NW London 160 Pitfield Way, NW10 0PW. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11AM - 3PM. The community kitchen serves free, freshly-cooked, 2 or 3 course hot meals. It runs Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6PM TO 8PM at New Horizons Centre, 1 Robson Avenue, NW10 3SG.
Advocacy, Creative classes, Bedding, Clothing store, Education/training, Free food
The Unity Project (TUP)
277a Upper Street, New Unity
N1 2TZ
The Unity Project offers completely FREE immigration advice and support. The Unity Project offers completely FREE support and advice about removing the 'no recourse to public funds' (NRPF) restriction from visas. www.unity-project.org.uk. If you want free advice, please tell us your name and number here: www.unity-project.org.uk/contact-us - we can call you back (with an interpreter if needed). The application that we assist with is called a 'Change of Conditions' application - you can read more about it here: www.gov.uk/government/publications/application-for-change-of-conditions-of-leave-to-allow-access-to-public-funds-if-your-circumstances-change. Please note, you need a valid visa in order to make this application.
Advocacy, Legal advice
VoiceAbility
Phone: 0300 303 1660
UK-wide network of advocacy and service user involvement groups, which offer a services for those who have mental health needs, learning disabilities, dementia, autistic spectrum disorders, physical disabilities, sensory and communication impairments, substance misuse issues, acquired brain injury, a serious physical illness or a dual diagnosis. Check the website or phone to find your nearest branch.
Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Drugs workers
WDP - Westminster Drug Project
470-474 Harrow Road
W9 3RU
Phone: 020 7266 6200
Open access services, structured treatment programmes, outreach and aftercare. Advice about blood-borne viruses. Helpline: 020 7266 6300.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Needle exchange, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers
Advicenow
Independent website providing up-to-date information on rights & legal issues.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Legal advice, Tenancy support, Education/training
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
Marie Curie Support Line
Phone: 0800 090 2309
Saturday: 11am-5pm (support line)
Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm (information and support nurse)
Call the free Support Line for practical or clinical information and emotional support if you're living with a terminal illness, whatever your situation.
Advocacy, Medical/health
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
Missing People
Phone: 116 000
For anyone 18+ who is away from home. Confidential advice, and can help pass a message home and make referrals to other agencies where appropriate. You can text 116 000 even if you have no credit left on your phone, or email 116000@missingpeople.org.uk.
Advocacy
National Debtline
Phone: 0808 808 4000
Saturday: 9:30am-1pm
Fact sheets and information about debt and managing it.
Advocacy, Debt advice
National Problem Gambling Clinic
69 Warwick Road
SW5 9BH
Phone: 020 7381 7722
Helps problem gamblers in England and Wales aged 16+. The team includes psychiatrists, psychologists, family therapist and CAB debt management specialist. Contact in person (find your nearest clinic online), by phone (020 7381 7722) or e-mail (gambling.cnwl@nhs.net). Urgent advice line: 0800 0234 650. Fax: 020 7381 7723 gambling.cnwl@nhs.net
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Debt advice
No Panic
Phone: 0844 967 4848
Support for those suffering from panic attacks, phobias, OCD, general anxiety disorder and tranquilliser withdrawal. Info, advice, counselling, listening, befriending and referrals. Helpline: 0844 967 4848; youth helpline: 0330 606 1174; email: info@nopanic.org.uk.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links
POhWER
Phone: 0300 456 2370
Pohwer is a charity providing information, advice, support and advocacy to people who experience disability, vulnerability, distress and social exclusion. The advocacy service can assist people who need help with understanding care reviews, change of accommodation or serious medical treatment. Phone or email pohwer@pohwer.net, or send the word ’pohwer’ with your name and number to 81025. Make a self-referral to one of our services here: www.pohwer.net/make-a-referral
Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health
Prisoners' Advice Service (PAS)
PO Box 46199, EC1M 4XA
Phone: 020 7253 3323
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10am-5pm (advice line, closed 1pm–2pm)
Free legal advice and support to adult prisoners in England and Wales through a telephone advice line, letters clinic and legal outreach sessions. Call the advice line on 020 7253 3323 Line open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 10:00am to 12:30pm and 14:00 to 16:30. The Freephone Service for Women Prisoners is 0800 024 6205, open Tuesdays 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Advocacy, Legal advice
Rape Crisis (England & Wales)
Phone: 0808 500 2222
Monday-Sunday: 7pm-9:30pm
Basic information so survivors of sexual violence and abuse can access the relevant services in England and Wales. Rape Crisis also has 36 member centres across England and Wales providing free, local and specialist support (such as counselling and advocacy) for victims and survivors of all forms of sexual violence and abuse. See also http://www.rcne.com/ for Rape Crisis Europe; and http://www.rcni.ie/ for Rape Crisis Ireland. Call the free 24/7 support line: 0808 500 2222
Advocacy, Counselling, Medical/health, Sexual health, Legal advice
Re-Solv
Philanthropy House, Priestly Court, Staffordshire Technology Park, Stafford
ST18 0LQ
Phone: 01785 810762
Information about solvent abuse (i.e. gases, aerosols, nitrous oxide (‘laughing gas’), poppers, petrol, glues, solvents and other volatile substances). Good leaflets and connections to local services. Also has resources for children and family. Phone line open Monday – Friday, 10am – 4pm, except bank holidays.
Advocacy, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach worker links