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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!

SERVICES

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4 Duncan Place, Edinburgh, EH6 8HW;, and c/o Andrew Duncan Clinic, Royal Edinburgh Hospital, Morningside Place

EH10 5HF

Phone: 0808 196 3525

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

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 advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Food (free), Outreach workers

Breathing Space Scotland

Scotland

Phone: 0800 83 85 87

Monday-Thursday: 6pm-2am
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

Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm
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 advice, Creative classes, Tenancy support, Legal advice

Change Mental Health

Phone: 0808 8010 515

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

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)

Crichton House, 4 Crichton Close, Edinburgh

EH8 8DT

Phone: 0131 209 7700

Monday-Friday: 10am-4pm

Skylight is currently closed. If you are looking to access Crisis services in Edinburgh, please fill in the form online with your contact details and we will get back to you within 2 working days. Or please call or email edinburgh@crisis.org.uk

Accommodation/housing advice, Art classes, Education/training, Internet access, Music/drama, Leisure facilities

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 advice, Tenancy support, Debt advice, Benefits/welfare advice

Crossreach (Rankeillor Initiative)

10 Palmerston Place, Edinburgh

EH12 5AA

Phone: 0131 225 4901

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm (phone for referrals)

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 advice, 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

Monday-Friday: 8am-10pm (phone for referral only)
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 advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Education/training

CWIN - Central & West Integration Network

Garnethill Multicultural Centre, 21 Rose Street, Glasgow

G3 6RE

Phone: 0141 573 0978

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 10am-4pm
Friday: 2pm-3:30pm (open drop-in)

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, Art classes, Education/training, Food, Food (free), Music/drama, Outreach worker links

Drinkline Scotland

Phone: 0800 7 314 314

Monday-Friday: 9am-9pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am-4pm

Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them.

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Outreach worker links

Drinkline UK

Phone: 0300 123 1110

Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11am-4pm

Free, confidential helpline for people worried about their alcohol intake or anyone concerned about them.

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Outreach worker links

Dunedin Harbour

4 Parliament St, Leith, Edinburgh

EH6 6EB

Phone: 0131 624 5800

Accommodation and support for vulnerable individuals who are sleeping rough or at risk of sleeping rough. Couples and pets accepted. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 529 7125 or 0800 032 5968 (emergency out of hours).

Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Creative classes, Careers advice, Drugs workers, Tenancy support, Mental health, Education/training, Leisure facilities, Benefits/welfare advice

Edinburgh City Youth Cafe

11-15 Vennel, Edinburgh

EH1 2HU

Phone: 0131 229 1797

Monday, Wednesday: 6pm-10pm (13–21 year olds)
Friday: 6pm-9pm (under 18s)

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 6 – 9pm (Drop-in). Crime victims - emotional support C-Cards available for free condoms. Call or email contact@6vt.info

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Debt advice, Drugs workers, Education/training, Medical/health

Edinburgh Cyrenians

Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh

EH7 5QY

Phone: 0131 475 2354

Monday-Friday: 10am-5pm

Advice, information and support phone helpline for people who are homeless, threatened with homelessness or struggling with addiction. Not a drop-in service - appointments by referral.

Advocacy, Drugs workers, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Legal advice

Edinburgh Support Hub (Streetwork at Simon Community Scotland)

22 Holyrood Road, Edinburgh

EH8 8AF

Phone: 0808 178 2323

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:45am-5pm Drop-in
Wednesday: 10am-5pm Drop-in
Saturday & Sunday: 9am-5pm Drop-in

'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Please just drop in - you do not need an appointment. We run multiple classes and focus areas throughout the week including; welfare rights, benefits advice, legal advice, health clinics, education classes, barbers and much, much more.

Benefits/welfare advice, Legal advice, Medical/health, Education/training, Barber, Bathroom/showers, Accommodation/housing advice, Tenancy support, Step-free, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Internet access, Alcohol workers

GEAAP’s Young Booze Busters

Site for young people to get informed about alcohol, drugs, and tobacco, run by the Greater Easterhouse Alcohol Awareness Project.

Glasgow Access Hub (Simon Community Scotland)

74-80 Brown Street, Glasgow

G2 8PD

Phone: 0141 552 4164

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9am-5pm drop-in
Wednesday: 10am-5pm drop-in

'A one-stop shop' for a whole range of support. Drop in to get help with benefits, health, finances, legal advice, access to the digital world and more. Helpline: 0800 027 7466 (open 24/7)

Accommodation/housing advice, Medical/health, Tenancy support, Mental health, Outreach workers, Outreach worker links, Barber, Education/training, Legal advice, Benefits/welfare advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers

Glasgow City Mission

20 Crimea Street, Glasgow

G2 8PW

Phone: 0141 221 2630

Monday-Friday: 10am-8pm Drop-in
Monday-Friday: 1pm-2pm Lunch
Monday-Friday: 6:30pm-8pm Dinner
Monday & Wednesday: 2pm-4pm Various project workers

We offer spirit-led, faith-filled community to vulnerable adults and children within the city, by fighting against poverty and disadvantage in Glasgow. Numerous activities, services and classes for homeless people and those struggling with money.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Alcohol workers, Careers advice, Counselling, Drugs workers, Education/training, Food (free), Internet access, Leisure facilities, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers, Tenancy support, Step-free, Ex-forces, Ex-offenders, Food, Medical/health, Advocacy, Art classes

Glasgow Council on Alcohol

14 North Claremont St, Glasgow

G3 7LE

Phone: 0141 353 1800

Monday-Thursday: 9am-9pm
Friday & Saturday: 9am-5pm

GCA is an accredited counselling service and provides individual, free and confidential counselling for people experiencing alcohol-related difficulties and those affected by someone else's alcohol use. Group and 1-to-1 support. Freephone helpline: 0808 802 9000

Alcohol workers, Counselling, Outreach worker links, Step-free

Glasgow Helps

Glasgow

Phone: 0141 345 0543

An online directory helping people find the support they need. Textline: 07451 289225

Glasgow Homelessness Network

Unit 16a, Adelphi Centre, 12 Commercial Road, Glasgow

G5 0PQ

Phone: 0141 420 7272

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm

Umbrella organisation for groups and individuals who want to end homelessness in Glasgow and ensure that outcomes for people affected by homelessness meet their needs, interests and aspirations. Not a direct service-provider. The Homeless Information Pages (http://www.ghn.org.uk/hip/) list many useful addresses.

Accommodation/housing advice

Glasgow Women's Aid

4th Floor, 30 Bell Street, Glasgow

G1 1LG

Phone: 0141 553 2022

Monday-Friday: 9:30am-4:30pm

Advice and support for women experiencing domestic violence and their children. Domestic Abuse Helpline: 0800 027 1234 (24/7) 07401 288 595 (text or WhatsApp)

Counselling, Outreach worker links

Govan Community Project

31 Garmouth Street, Glasgow

G51 3PR

Phone: 0800 310 0054

Monday-Thursday: 10am-1pm

Advice, advocacy, food service and other support for refugees and people seeking asylum across Glasgow. English/ESOL classes and support too. Moss Heights Bike Library works in the same way as a regular library, but instead of books we are lending bikes. Along with hiring a bike, it is also a hub for bike related activities. Call for details.

Advocacy, Education/training, Food (free), Legal advice, Outreach worker links

Hunter Street Complex Needs Service

55 Hunter Street, Glasgow

G4 0UP

Phone: 0141 553 2801

Specialist, highly personalised services for Homelessness, Alcohol and Drug Recovery, Mental Health and Justice Services in the Gallowgate area. CALL BEFORE VISITNG. REFERRAL ONLY via Glasgow City Council (0141 287 0555) or other homeless service.

Alcohol workers, Drugs workers, Legal advice, Medical/health, Mental health, Sexual health, Step-free