Established 2005 Registered Charity No. 1110656
Scottish Charity Register No. SC043760
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Your rights
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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Royal British Legion
Phone: 0808 802 8080
Delivers information, advice and support to members of the British armed forces, reservists, veterans and their families across the UK. Visit one of their centres, phone or use their online resources to find out more.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Debt advice, Education/training, Internet access, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Benefits/welfare advice, Mental health
Salvation Army - I Need to Find Someone
Phone: 020 7367 4747
If you have lost touch with someone (family or friends), you can begin your search here. Phone, write or email family.tracing@salvationarmy.org.uk. Provide your full name, DOB and address, and the following information about the person you are looking for: their full name, DOB, relationship to you and why you are out of touch.
Samaritans (National Helpline)
National
Phone: 116 123
Whatever you're going through, free and condiential mental health support. You can take things at your own pace, they will listen carefully and talk things through on a confidential basis.
Counselling
SANE
Phone: 0300 304 7000 (SANEline)
We believe that no-one affected by mental illness should face crisis, distress or despair completely alone. Information on schizophrenia, depression and bi-polar disorder in Bengali, Chinese, Gujarati, Punjabi & Urdu as well as English. Callback service: 0300 124 7900
Mental health, Counselling
Sexual Health Helpline
Find your nearest clinic or just find out about AIDS and HIV. Info on contraception, family planning, sexual health, clinics etc.
Counselling, Medical/health, Sexual health
Suicide Bereaved Network
Phone: 0300 999 0003
Free support groups (check the online map of groups), counselling and information for people bereaved by someone's suicide.
Counselling, Advocacy
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide
Phone: 0300 111 5065
Support for people over 18 bereaved by suicide. Phone or email or visit the website to find your nearest group.
Counselling, Mental health
The Loss Foundation
Phone: 0300 200 4112
Support for those that have lost loved ones to cancer. Free support groups and therapy. Visit website to find out the date of their next group near you.
Advocacy, Counselling
The Mix
Phone: 0808 808 4994
Free connections to local and national services and sources of help for young people. Phone, text (80849) or email via the website.
Accommodation/housing, Advocacy, Creative classes, Careers advice, Counselling, Debt advice, Legal advice
The Runaway Helpline
National
Phone: 116 000
Free, confidential 24-hour helpline for young people who've run away or are thinking of running away. 1-2-1 chat service for people aged 11-17. If you're over 17, they can still support you through the free, 24/7 helpline by phone, text and email on 116 000 or 116000@missingpeople.org.uk
Counselling
Tourettes Action
Phone: 0300 777 8427
Thursday: 9am-8pm (leave a message outside these times and they will phone back)
Help and support for people (including children and young people) with Tourette's Syndrome. Phone or email help@tourettes-action.org.uk. Find out about diagnosis and support after diagnosis.
Advocacy, Counselling
UK Hepatitis C Resource Centre
Phone: 0870 242 2467
Excellent online information centre on hepatitis C. Runs the Hepatitis C Information Line for patients and professionals alike.
Victim Support
Phone: 0808 1689 111
The national charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. Victim Supportline: 0808 1689 111. Ring the helpline, email (supportline@victimsupport.org.uk) or visit the website to find out your near centre.
Counselling
Young Minds
Phone: 020 7089 5050
Young Minds makes sure all young people get the best possible mental health support and have the resilience to overcome life's challenges. Advice on mental health, medications and depression. Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 support).
Mental health, Counselling
Youth Access
1-2 Taylors Yard, 67 Alderbrook Road, London
SW12 8AD
Phone: 020 8772 9900
The website can put you in touch with local contacts for mental health counselling, advice and information. A huge range of services is available for you. Contact by phone (020 8772 9900), email (admin@youthaccess.org.uk) or via the website.
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling, Outreach worker links
AdvoCard
4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW;, and c/o Andrew Duncan Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place
EH10 5HF
Phone: 0808 196 3525
All our services are still open to accept referrals for advocacy support. Independent individual and collective advocacy services for people with mental health problems in Edinburgh.
Mental health, Advocacy, Step-free
Bethany Christian Trust
65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh
EH6 5JQ
Phone: 0131 561 8930
Supports individuals and families to help them tackle long-term homelessness problems including addictions, debt, lack of furniture, unemployment and social isolation. Welcome Centre and multiple other services across Scotland – call for information.
Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Free food, Outreach workers
Breathing Space Scotland
Scotland
Phone: 0800 83 85 87
Friday-Sunday: 6pm-6am
Free, confidential phone service for anyone in Scotland experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety. Experienced advisors listen and offer advice. Outside opening hours, contact Samaritans on 116 123 (24/7).
Mental health, Advocacy, Counselling
Casus Omissus - The Aberdeen Law Project
Ferryhill Community Centre, Albury Road, Aberdeen
AB11 6TN
Phone: 01224 272 434
Thursday: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Initial advice, written advice, casework, representation and form-filling for residents of Scotland. Covers employment, housing, benefits etc.
Accommodation/housing, Creative classes, Tenancy support, Legal advice
Central & West Integration Network (CWIN)
Garnethill Multicultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, Glasgow
G3 6RE
Phone: 0141 573 0978
Monday: 1pm-4pm (Drop-in)
Monday, Thursday, Friday: 1:30pm-2:30pm (Food Hub)
Friday: 12pm-1:30pm (Community Meal)
Supports asylum seekers, refugees, migrant workers and black and minority ethnic people to access resources that improve their standard of living. English/ESOL classes, art and music classes, community meal, and weekly drop-in.
Advocacy, Education/training, Free food, Signposting to other services, Creative classes
Change Mental Health
Phone: 0808 8010 515
We ensure that everyone has access to the support they need, when they need it, in a way which works best for them. This includes carers, friends and families.
Mental health
Crisis Skylight (Edinburgh)
Cranston House, 271 Canongate, Edinburgh
EH8 8BQ
Phone: 0131 209 7700
Tuesday: 12:30pm-3:30pm
We work with people in Edinburgh to help them rebuild their lives and leave homelessness behind for good. We do much of this work through our Skylights – these are centres which exist to support people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness. Skylights can help in finding a home and settling in, finding work and applying for jobs and looking after your health and wellbeing. How we can help depends on your situation and needs. If another service can provide the support you need, we will refer you to them. Before you visit, we would recommend that you find out what Crisis can offer you in Edinburgh. You can then contact us by phone or email so that we can discuss the best options for your situation
Education/training, Internet access, Leisure facilities, Tenancy support, Mental health, Medical/health, Careers advice
Crossreach (Cunningham House)
Cunningham House, 205 Cowgate, Edinburgh
EH1 1JH
Phone: 0131 225 4795
Ring or visit site for information. Short-term supported residential accommodation for single homeless people (18-65) who have additional support needs they wish support with; such as offending, drug, alcohol and mental health matters. Please contact the City of Edinburgh Council if you wish to be referred.
Accommodation/housing, Tenancy support, Debt advice, Benefits/welfare advice
Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)
10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh
EH12 5AA
Phone: 0131 225 4901
For those experiencing homelessness, including those in recovery from substance use, we provide temporary accommodation in shared flats combined with support to help you determine and pursue your goals. Phone for referral.
Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Clothing store, Careers advice, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Benefits/welfare advice, Mental health
Crossreach Move On (Whiteinch)
0/5, 13 Victoria Park Drive South, Whiteinch, Glasgow
G14 9RN
Phone: 0141 959 5069
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm
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.
Mental health, Accommodation/housing, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Education/training