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Care Van Edinburgh

Offers food and support to people in crisis on the streets of Edinburgh.

Rapid Re-accommodation Welcome Centre

Provides emergency accommodation with support to anyone who has no alternative accommodation and needs somewhere safe to stay.

Bethany Homes West Lothian

Offers dispersed supported accommodation within the West Lothian area

Bethany Homes Dumfries

Offers dispersed supported accommodation within Dumfries

Bethany Homes Aberdeen

Offers dispersed supported accommodation in the Torry area of Aberdeen.

Bethany Homes Glasgow

Offers dispersed supported accommodation within the Tollcross area of Glasgow.

Bethany Homes Edinburgh

Offers dispersed supported accommodation within the City of Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Move-On Support

Helps people within temporary dispersed supported accommodation to develop the skills to be able to live independently.

Edinburgh Housing First

Aims to support people with high needs and histories of entrenched or repeat homelessness to live in their own homes.

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Street Support

Helplines

Shelter

Housing advice helpline

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Closed bank holidays

0808 800 4444

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Samaritans

Confidential, emotional support for anyone in crisis

Lines open: 24hrs

116 123

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Scotland’s Domestic Violence Helpline

24 hour support for anyone affected by domestic abuse or forced marriage.

Lines open: 24hrs, 7 days a week

0800 027 1234

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Frank

Helpline for those affected by drug or alcohol use

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

0300 123 6600

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Breathing Space

Mental health helpline

Lines open: 24 hours at weekends (6pm Friday - 6am Monday). 6pm to 2am on weekdays (Monday - Thursday).

0800 83 85 87

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Missing People

Helpline for those missing or missing someone

116 000

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Citizens Advice Direct

Benefits, employment, debt and housing advice

0800 028 1456

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Christians Against Poverty

Free debt help and money courses

0800 328 0006

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Asylum Help UK

Advice and guidance to asylum seekers

Lines open: Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. (24-hour service for emergencies)

0808 801 0503

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NHS 24

Out of hours medical advice

Lines open: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

111

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Childline

Free phone support for anyone under 19

0800 11111

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People Know How

Support for increasing digital inclusion for adults and families.

0800 0590 690

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