Most calls to helplines are free HELP WITH ADDICTIONS MORE HELPLINES from landlines, mobiles vary

Talk to someone… Samaritans Lone Parent Helpline Drinkline 0800 7314 314 Confidential, emotional support for Advice and support for single parents Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 anyone in crisis 0808 801 0323 08457 90 90 90 (24 hr) Mon-Fri 9.30am-4.30pm Frank (drugs helpline) 0800 77 66 00 (24 hr) National Gambling Helpline 0808 8020 133 Daily, 8am-midnight Breathing Space Asylum Help 0800 83 85 87 Advice and guidance for asylum Get information, advice or support… Mon-Thu 6pm-2am, seekers Crew 2000 (0131) 220 3404 Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, for support or information Fri 6pm-Mon 6am 0808 8000 630 Mon-Fri 8.30am-7pm The shop on Cockburn Street is open Mon-Wed 1-5pm, Thurs 3-7pm, Fri &

Sat 1-5pm Men’s Advice Line Information about drugs and how to stay safe. Crew neither condemns nor For men experiencing domestic Cruse Bereavement Care condones drug use. violence Support after the death of someone 0808 801 0327 close Serenity Café (0131) 556 8765 0844 477 9400 8 Jackson Entry (off the ) open daily 9am-5pm & some evenings Missing People Run by people in recovery for people in recovery. At the cafe you will find If you are missing or have lost touch Citizens Advice Direct a warm welcome, good food, a family-friendly vibe, a programme of activities, with someone who is missing you Benefits, employment, debt and opportunities for volunteering and learning. 116 000—call or text (24 hr) housing advice 0808 800 9060 Get help through a residential programme... National Association for People Mon-Fri 9am-8pm & Sat 10am-2pm Bethany Christian Centre (0131) 454 3125 Abused in Childhood 0808 801 0331 Teen Challenge 01664 822 221

LEAP (0131) 446 4400 Or ask a GP to refer you for help (see the Medical Help section to find a GP) VETERANS Armed Service Advice Project (part of Citizens Advice) 0845 231 0300 CHURCH Advice, information and support for those currently or previously in the Street Church “bringing church to the street” armed forces or merchant navy. Sundays 11am-1.30pm around St Giles Cathedral, High Street Forcesline 0800 731 4880 Mon-Fri, 10.30am-7.30pm Church is about the people, not the buildings. Current/past members of the forces and their families can speak to someone Café at Life Church in confidence about any worries/concerns. Wed-Fri 10am-12 noon, West Richmond Street AWOL line 01380 738 137 Mon-Fri, 9am-10am A place to meet and chat. Services personnel who are absent without leave can speak to a worker in Friday Fellowship complete confidence. Every Friday 7-8.30pm, 68 Britwell Crescent on the east side of Soldiers Off The Street 07717 774 730 Fellowship, prayer and encouragement Outreach service to veterans who are sleeping rough offering help to move For more info: 07793 745 888 forward and off the streets.

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Daily, 9pm onwards Care Van Soup van [see box on right for location details] 454 3132 A member of the public pays for an extra coffee or meal when they are Daily, 5pm St Mary’s Cathedral 61 York Place. Sandwiches provided 556 1798 buying their own and then this is available for someone who needs a Daily, except Wed & Thurs, free coffee/meal. Places in Missionaries of Charity 18 Hopetoun Crescent 556 5444 4pm Edinburgh that do this include: Mon-Fri, 9-11.30am, 5.30- St Catherine’s 4 Lauriston Gardens 229 2659  Social Bite 6.30pm Convent Breakfast brunch and an evening meal 131 and 89 Shandwick Place Mon-Fri, 9-10am, 12-1pm Salvation Army 25 Niddrie Street. Breakfast £1.25, lunch £1. 523 1060 Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Mon, Wed, Sat Lunchtime Care Van Lunch [see box on right for location details] 454 3132 12.30-2.15pm

Grassmarket 86 Candlemaker Row Monday 4-6pm 225 3626 Community Project Soup, sandwiches, biscuits, cake CARE VAN Carrubbers Christian 65 High Street Tuesday, 12.45-1.30pm 556 2626 Centre Lunch A partnership between Bethany Christian Trust and Edinburgh City Mission, the Care Free Church, Casselbank Street Friday, 12-2pm Free Light Lunch Van operates every evening & on Monday, Lunch Wednesday & Saturday lunchtimes. Souper Saturday at St Corner of & Lothian Road Saturday 8.20am-2pm Lunchtimes: John’s Porridge/sandwiches/soup  12.30pm Soul Food at St Paul’s 46 York Place Saturday from 5.30pm 556 1335  12.45-1.45pm George Street, King’s & St George’s Meal and companionship Stable’s Road, , the Bridges Lothian Street, entrance on Bristo Place  2pm (north of McDonald Road) Sunday 10.30am-1.30pm Jericho House 225 8230 Coffee morning and lunch Evenings: Carrubbers Christian 65 High Street  9pm Waverley Bridge Sunday 8-9.30am 556 2626 Centre Breakfast—men’s clothes and blankets provided  9.50-10.30pm King’s Stable’s Road, South Leith Parish 6 Grassmarket, the Bridges Sunday 9.30-10am 554 2578 Church Breakfast

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A FREE night shelter service will be available from Monday 27 October 2014 Where Can I offering food and sleeping facilities to homeless persons in the Edinburgh area Get Help?

A Guide to Homeless Services in Edinburgh

HOMELESS SERVICES The Access Point 17 & 23 Leith Street (0131) 529 7438 Register as homeless here if you are 18+ and don’t have children. Advice about entitlements, eligibility for temporary accommodation & benefits. Housing Options Team 1 Cockburn Street (moving to 1a Parliament Square on 24 November) (0131) 529 7368 For under 18s or those with children. Council Out of Hours Service 0800 032 5968 Call if you are homeless and need somewhere to stay and it is outwith normal office hours. Streetwork Crisis Service 22 Holyrood Road (0131) 557 6055 Food, laundry, showers & lockers available for those accessing support. 24/7 freephone crisis line 0808 178 2323 Salvation Army Regenr8+ 25 Niddrie Street (0131) 523 1060 A drop-in that provides food for a small charge, a clothing store, shower, advice service & also runs various events. Drop-in for more info.

HOUSING Hostels must now be accessed through the Council by going to The Access Point, see details above. Edinburgh Housing Advice Partnership (EHAP) Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm 0845 302 4607 Advice and information for those in housing crisis. Shelter Mon-Fri 9am-5pm 0808 800 4444 Housing advice helpline.

A project organised by Bethany Christian Trust. For enquiries phone 0131 561 8930 (day) or 07919 557 673 (night) Bethany Christian Trust, 65 Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5JQ or email [email protected] Bethany Christian Trust is a registered charity no. SC003783 Bethany Christian Trust is a registered charity SC003783 www.bethanychristiantrust.com