Initial advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for residents of Scotland. Covers employment, housing, benefits etc.

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.

Services are reduced due to Covid-19. Breakfast and lunch avaialble. Drop-in centre open to max 15 people at a time. Offering support & advocacy.

Day centre closed to visitors - food parcels and phone line currently available. Contact us first to arrange collection of Food parcels, kettle food packs, toiletries, clothing and emergency assistance. Phone for advice and advocacy from support workers.

Advises, educates and supports young people. Enables them to build the personal skills and resources required to make a positive and healthy transition to adulthood, while avoiding or moving on from homelessness. Not SF.

Supported accommodation service by referral only. No drop-in service but call for information.

Information, advice, advocacy and representation for people facing homelessness or bad housing. We have advice online at shelterscotland.org/getadvice, and a free helpline for urgent cases open 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday on 0808 800 4444. Our Hubs operate drop-ins too, please check shelterscotland.org/edinburgh for times.

Helpline 24/7: 0808 178 2323. Open 365 days a year to support anyone in Edinburgh who does not have a safe place to sleep. Though their Holyrood Hub and helpline, they advise, refer and support people to access the services they need to resolve their situation.

Day service for people affected by homelessness/poverty. Offers low-cost breakfast and lunch, as well as a range of classes and activities. Call for activities. Most services currently suspended - Free food avaialble on weeknights.