Warm and welcoming environment to anyone who is homeless. Learn new skills, find work and housing and reconnect to family and friends. Open-access sessions where people can access specialist advice on housing and benefits. Learning and activities programme and specialist healthcare services. Winter shelter referrals via agencies of the 999 Club Gateway Centre. 18+, dry, 25 spaces.

Works with individuals in recovery from drug & alcohol misuse. Holistic approach, with continued support, equipping people with the skill for self-development.

Advice, info & support if a family member is in the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Tackles social exclusion and re-integrates offenders. Go to their online Resettlement Service Finder for info on housing, employment, substance misuse etc. Info and advice for ex-offenders, their families and people working with them: 020 7840 1212; helpline@nacro.org.uk.

Supports and offers supported housing to BAME women who have been through the criminal justice system, or are homeless or fleeing domestic violence. Helps with education and employment, health and benefits.

Unlock ? for people with convictions Maidstone Community Support Centre, 39-48 Marsham Street Maidstone ME14 1HH 01634 247350 Unlock , 3 Provides information, advice, training and advocacy, dealing with the ongoing effects of criminal convictions. Self-help information site, hub.unlock.org.uk, is a comprehensive source of information on issues that criminal convictions can affect. Confidential peer Helpline responds to queries by phone, email (advice@unlock.org.uk)and letter.