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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!

SERVICES

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Barnardo's (Safer Choices)

3rd Floor Rear, 91 Mitchell Street, Glasgow

G1 3LN

Phone: 0800 085 2704

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Mon - Fri 9am-5pm Confidential crisis service for people under 18. Phone the helpline or email SaferChoices@barnardos.org.uk

Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, 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

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 Rape Crisis Centre

17 Claremont Cres, Edinburgh

EH7 4HX

Phone: 08088 01 03 02

Monday-Sunday: 5pm-12am (helpline)

Free and confidential emotional and practical support and information to women, all members of the transgender community. Young people aged 12–18 who live in Edinburgh and the Lothians and have experienced sexual violence can get help via the STAR project on star@ercc.scot. Textline: 07537 410 027

Advocacy, Counselling

Number 20 (Four Square)

Call for address.

Edinburgh

Phone: 0131 221 2293

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (staffed 24/7)

Temporary emergency supported accommodation for young women and men between 16 and 21 (inclusive) who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. No direct referrals, have to go through the council 0800 032 5968.

Mental health, Counselling, Drugs workers, Outreach workers, Education/training

Penumbra

Norton Park, 57 Albion Rd, Edinburgh

EH7 5QY

Phone: 0131 221 9607

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Offers a wide range of mental health support. 01224 642 854 (Aberdeen) 0131 221 9607 (Edinburgh) 0141 229 2580 (Glasgow)

Mental health, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Tenancy support

Quarriers ('What If' Project for Men)

Phone: 0141 638 5170

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hour support)

Supports young men (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B or other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone. Young people receive housing support and therapeutic support (i.e. emotional support, access to counselling etc).

Mental health, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers

Quarriers ('What If' Project for Women)

Phone: 0141 946 1116

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hour support)

Supports young women (18-25) with complex needs wherever they are - hospital, prison, B&B and other homeless accommodation. They don't exclude or give up on anyone.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Alcohol workers, Counselling, Drugs workers, Medical/health, Outreach workers

Rape Crisis Scotland

46 Bath Street, Glasgow

G2 1HG

Phone: 0141 331 4180 (gen enquiries)

Monday-Sunday: 6pm-12am

Helpline: 08088 01 03 02. Free, confidential helpline for anyone, women and men, affected by sexual violence, no matter when or how it happened. We can also put you in touch with local rape crisis centres or other services if you need longer-term support. Minicom service for deaf or hard of hearing people (0141 353 3091). Interpreters are available if your first language is not English.

Counselling, Outreach worker links, Sexual health

Right There (formerly YPeople)

15 Dava Street, Govan, Glasgow

G51 2JA

Phone: 0141 565 1200

Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm

Right There walks alongside those who need support, to prevent them becoming homeless or separated from their loved ones. Rooted in the hearts of local communities across Scotland, our services help to: - Prevent homelessness through supportive and safe places to call home; - Help people become more independent with community-based support; - Improve people’s mental health and wellbeing through mentoring and counselling.

Mental health, Counselling, Step-free, Ex-offenders, Ex-forces, Art classes, Accommodation/housing advice

Rock Trust (Albany St)

55 Albany St, Edinburgh

EH1 3QY

Phone: 0345 222 1425

Monday-Friday: 8:45am-5pm (drop-in 9.00-12.00)
Monday: 4pm-7pm (cooking group)
Tuesday & Wednesday: 4pm-7pm (drop-in)

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.

Mental health, Accommodation/housing advice, Bathroom/showers, Clothing store, Counselling, Food (free), Food, Internet access, Laundry, Tenancy support

SAY Women Accommodation Project

3rd Floor, 30 Bell St, Glasgow

G1 1LG

Phone: 0141 552 5803

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

24-hr emergency on-call service. Support drop-in, helpline and accommodation for women aged 16?25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and are survivors of child sexual abuse, rape or sexual abuse. Step-free with lift access.

Accommodation/housing advice, Counselling, Medical/health

Steps to Hope

Edinburgh

Phone: 07949 838666

Monday: 6pm-7pm Monday Munchies - St Columbus, 14 Johnston Terrace, E14 EH1
Tuesday & Friday: 5pm-5:30pm Catering van - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH
Sunday: 5pm-7pm Sunday Supper - St Cuthberts, 5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP
Saturday: 10am-1pm Souper Saturday - Old St Pauls, 63 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH

Steps to Hope SCIO is a non-profit charity dedicated to caring for the homeless and those suffering with addiction. Phone-line open all time.

Step-free, Food (free), Counselling, Alcohol workers, Outreach workers

Stopover (Four Square)

40 Grove Street, Edinburgh

EH3 8AT

Phone: 0131 229 8381

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (staffed 24/7)

Stopover provide supported accommodation to young people aged 16-25 who are homeless. Residents can stay for up to 2 years or until suitable housing becomes available. Referral via Edinburgh City Council: 0131 229 8381

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Bathroom/showers, Counselling, Debt advice, Education/training, Outreach worker links, Outreach workers

Wellbeing Service for Young People

171 Wilton Street, Glasgow

G20 6DF

Phone: 0808 143 2002

Monday-Sunday: 12am-12am (24hour support)

24/7 support for homeless 16–21 year olds. Referral only via Glasgow City Council: 0141 302 2744 (or 0800 838 502 for out of hours).

Accommodation/housing advice, Advocacy, Benefits advice, Counselling, Education/training