An evolving list of resources for people who find themselves rough sleeping.
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Tower Hamlets
183 Whitechapel Road
Treatment and recovery services for people affected by substance misuse.
CLASH (Central London Action on Sexual Health)
Archway Centre, 681 - 689 Holloway Road, Archway
Clash provides free and confidential sexual health outreach services for sex workers, homeless people, drug users, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic people (BAME) and men who have sex with men (MSM) living or working in London.
Greenhouse
19 Tudor Road, Hackney, London E9 7SN
www.greenhousegppractice.nhs.uk
Medical care for men and women who are sleeping rough.
The People’s Recovery Project
Pelican House, Cambridge Heath E15Q
www.thepeoplesrecoveryproject.org
Monthly drop-in for people with experience of homelessness & addiction and want to consider recovery.
Swerve
24 - 30 Dalston Lane, E8 3AZ
Substance misuse drop-in (for anyone).
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Ace of Clubs
St Alphonsus Rd, London SW4 7AS
Provides hot meals, clothing, laundry, showers, healthcare, housing & welfare support, and computer access for the homeless and vulnerable.
Farm Street Church NW3 1DN
Indoor food service for homeless guests at Farm St Church. Open Wednesdays & Saturdays, 12pm - 2pm
Refugee Community Kitchen
Operates at various London tube stations (see website).
www.refugeecommunitykitchen.org
Serves hot, nourishing meals to displaced people.
The Wednesday Club
Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
Weekly drop-in service providing companionship, food, drinks, and welfare support in a community environment, with volunteer teams.
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C4WS Lunch Club
Holborn House Community Centre, 35 Emerald Street, WC1N 3QW
Provides support with shelter, housing, welfare, jobs, mentoring, English classes, and a drop-in club.
Connection at St Martin’s
12 Adelaide St, London, WC2N 4HW
Support for adults 18-70 experiencing homelessness in Westminster, including showers, laundry, food, and housing support.
www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk
020 7766 5544
The Manna
Manna Day Centre, 12 Melior Street, London SE1 3QP
Day centre for marginalised and vulnerable people. Services include food, showers, laundry and key workers.
0207 357 9363
19b Compton Terrace, Islington, London, N1 2UN
Hot meals, tea & coffee, unlimited showers, laundry, face-2-face advice.
www.unionchapel.org.uk/projects/margins
020 7704 9050
New Horizon Youth Centre
68 Chalton St, London, NW1 1JR
provides young Londoners experiencing homelessness personalised support to give their potential a home.
020 7388 5560
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Combat Stress
24/h helpline
SSFA Forcesline
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Confidential online chat and advice service (9am-5pm weekdays) supporting individuals aged 18+ with concerns about their drug and alcohol use
Supporting women with criminal convictions.
info@workingchance.org
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Akt
Akt exists to give 16 - 25 year olds who are LGBTQIA+ and at risk of, or experiencing homelessness or a hostile living environment, the support they need to thrive. Akt can support your housing, mental health, finance and health needs. Visit the website to make a referral.
020 7831 6562
Cafe Queero
52 Lant Street, SE1 1RB
Pop into the LGBTQ+ Centre for its weekly drop-in service. Free breakfast, showers, housing advice, wifi, clothing toiletries. LGBTQI+ library and sensory space available.
Tuesdays 10am - 2pm
Galop
0800 999 5428 is the national helpline for LGBT+ Victims and Survivors of Abuse and Violence. Helpline is open Monday - Thursday 10am - 6pm and Friday 10am - 4pm.
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Praxis
Praxis Community Projects, Potts Street, London, E20EF
Provides expert support to migrants and refugees in the UK. Its mission is to deliver direct services. i.e. legal advice and holistic welfare support; work together with other services in the UK to support service users; campaign for systemic change. Visit the drop-in clinic for free immigration advice (address above).
Refugee Action
www.refugee-action.org.uk
Provides information and advice on the asylum process, claiming asylum, getting support while claiming asylum and homelessness support.
0207 952 1599
info@refugee-action.org.uk
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Clean Break
2 Patshull Road, NW52LB
Theatre company working with women whose lives have been affected by the criminal justice system. Free courses in acting, writing, singing and recording.
020 7482 8600
Refuge
0808 7482 8600 Free 24h National Domestic Abuse helpline.
Women @ The Well
54-55 Birkenhead st, WC1H8BB
Nutritious lunch options alongside shower and laundry facilities, weather-appropriate clothes and toiletries.
020 7520 1710
info@watw.org.uk
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Hope Project
020 7833 7611 (Mon - Fri 9:30am - 4pm)
Call ahead or visit the website to register your dog and find a vet practice near you.
Streetvet @ The Solidarity Hub
48 Seven Sisters Road, N7 6AA
Free veterinary care outreach service for pets of people experiencing homelessness.