Advice Services
Genr8 Action for Children (16-24)
Westwood Business Centre, 69 Abergale Road, G34 9HJ
0141 771 6161
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Advice and support for 16-24 year olds seeking accommodation
Glasgow Shelter Advice Service
First Floor Suite 2, Breckenridge House, 274 Sauchiehall Street
0808 800 4444
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Emergency surgery at office Thur 2-4pm, at all other times call the helpline above.
Glasgow City Council
Homeless Persons Team
Hamish Allan Centre, 180 Centre Street, G5 8EE
0141 287 1800
Mon-Thur: 8.45am-4.45pm;
Fri: 8.45-3.55pm
Day Centres and Drop In’s
Glasgow City Mission
20 Crimea Street, Glasgow, G2 8PW
0141 221 2630
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 10am-4pm (drop in); Thur: 1pm-5pm (drop in)
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 6.30-11pm
The Marie Trust
32 Midland Street, Glasgow, G1 4PR
0141 221 0169 (option 2)
Mon-Fri: 10-11.30am; 12.30-4pm;
7.30-10pm (Thu closes 3pm)
Drop-in advice and support, non-profit making café, positive activity, learning and out-reach for people affected by homelessness and poverty.
Salvation Army – The Laurieston Centre
39 South Portland Street, Glasgow, G5 9LJ
0141 429 6533
Wayside Day Centre
32 Midland Street. Glasgow, G1 4PR
0141 221 0169 (option 1)
Mon-Fri: 7.60-10pm; Sat: 1-4pm
Direct Access Hostels/Night Shelters
Laurieston Centre
39 South Portland Street, Glasgow, G1 9JLJ
0141 429 6533
Open office hours only
Simon Community – Castlemilk Men’s Accommodation Project
86-88 Arnprior Road, Castlemilk, G45 9HE
0141 631 1798
Referral from social work or similar agency is required, accepts men from all over Glasgow.
Talbot Association – Kingston Halls Direct Access Hostel
344 Paisley Road, Glasgow, G5 8RE
0141 418 0955
Referral by Glasgow City Council Only
Turning Point Scotland – Link Up
112 Commerce Street, Glasgow, G5 9NT
0141 420 1929
A direct access service for homeless people in crisis as a result of mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
Women Only
Govanhill Woman’s Project
14 Polmadie Street, Glasgow, G2 0PQ
0141 423 5599
Works with single homeless women aged 25 or over from the Glasgow area. The project is not suitable for women under 25 or those wanting to be accommodated with a partner or with children in their care. Ring first.
Rachael House
503 Baltic Street, Glasgow, G40 4SG
0141 556 5465
Provides supported accommodation for single/pregnant mothers aged 16 to 25 and children up to ten years old
Young People Only
Council for Homeless Young People (CHYP)
171 Wilton Street, Glasgow, G20 6DF
0141 945 3003
Residential support for youngsters and young, single homeless people.
Qaurriers Stopover
189 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, G20 6DF
0141 420 3121
Details at www.quarriers.org.uk
For young people 16-25. Accommodation is on the upper levels of a four-storey building so not suitable for people with physical disabilities.
The Mungo Foundation – London Road Project
1920 London Road, Glasgow, G32 8XG
0141 778 1184
Details at www.themungofoundation.org.uk
Works with 16-25 year olds who cannot access mainstream accommodation (open 24 hours).
Drug/Alcohol Services
Alcohol Focus Scotland
166 Buchanan Street, Glasgow
0141 572 6700
Mon-Thurs: 9am-5pm; Fri: 9am-4.30pm
Breakthrough
James Duncan House, 331 Bell Street, Glasgow, G4 0TJ
0141 552 9287
A joint health and social work project offering services to people with drug and alcohol problems. It also incorporates methadone prescribing.
Cocaine Anonymous Scotland
0141 959 6363
Details at www.cascotland.org.uk
Helpline offering help and support to those with or recovering from an addiction. Also offer meetings and literature on addictions.
Drug Crisis Centre
The West Street Centre, 123 West Street, Glasgow, G5 8BA
0141 420 6969
Details at www.turningpointscotland.com
24hr service offering information and advice to those who abuse drugs. Also residential drug rehab program. Family support unit operates on site.
Glasgow Council on Alcohol
7th Floor, Newton House, 457 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG
0141 353 1800
Details at www.thegca.org.uk
Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
Offers help and support to anyone experiencing problems related to alcohol consumption.
Glasgow Council on Alcohol (Community Alcohol Support Service)
26 Orr Street, Glasgow, G40 2AR
0141 554 5368
Details at www.thegca.org.uk
Mon-Fri: 8.45am-4.45pm
Supports people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless as a result of alcohol misuse.
Employment and Training
Glasgow Simon Community – Resettlement Training Service
12 Commercial Road, Glasgow, G5 0PQ
0141 420 6105
Details at www.glasgowsimon.org.uk
Mon-Fri: 9am-4pm
Runs short courses that help people look at their choices, rights and opportunities in settling down. Open to anyone over 16. Courses are organised on a rolling programme and run between 10am and 4pm.
Emmaus Glasgow
101 Ellesmere Street, Glasgow, G22 5QT
0141 353 3912
Details at www.emmausglasgow.org.uk
Provides accommodation and work for homeless people.
Medical Services
The Physical Health Care Team
55 Hunter Street, Glasgow, G4 0UP
0141 553 2826
Mon-Fri: 1-5pm
Have two GP’s and a team of nurses and office staff who also run clinics at some hostels. Appointments are not necessary. They also provide support for people who have hospital appointments and want someone to go along with them. There is also an addiction and mental health team based at this address.
Soup Kitchens and Soup Runs
Balvicar Street, G42 8QU
Thurs: 7-9pm
Cadogan Street
G2 7AB
Sun: 9-10pm; Mon: 7.30-9pm; Tues: 8.45pm-12.30am; Wed: 9-10pm; Fri: 8-9pm
Kagyu Samye Dzong
The Tibetan Budhist Centre, 7 Ashley Street, G3 3DR
0141 332 9950
Queens Park Parish Church
170 Queens Drive, G42 8QZ
Tue: 12-2pm (low cost meal)
Thu: 10-12pm (low cost tea/coffee)
Sun: 5-6pm (free mean and clothing)
St. Columbia Church
St. Vincent Street
Sun: 7.30-9pm
St. Patricks Church
North Street, G3 7DA
Thu & Sun: 8pm-9pm
St. Simon Church
Dunaskin Street, G11 6PG
Sun: 1.30-2.30pm
Specialist Services Glasgow
GAMH Homeless Support Project
123 West Street, G40 1DN
0141 556 6200
Mon-Thu: 9am-5pm; Fri: 9am-4.30pm
Practical support and advice for homeless people in Glasgow with mental health problems. Phone, write or just drop in.
Glasgow Rent Deposit and Support Scheme
3rd Floor, Crowngate Business Centre, 117 Brook Street, G40 3AP
0141 550 7140
Mon-Thu: 9am-4pm; Fri: 9am-3pm
SAY Women Accommodation Project
3rd Floor, 30 Bell Street, G1 1LG
0141 552 5803
Provides support and counselling to young women aged 16-25 who are homeless or threatened with homelessness and are survivors of rape or sexual abuse.
Telephone Services
Glasgow Shelter Advice Service
0808 800 4444
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Glasgow Street Service
0800 027 7466
Mon-Thu: 8am-11pm; Fri: 8am-5pm; Sat: 8am-3pm; Sun: 4-11pm
Glasgow Women’s Support Project
31 Stockwell Street, G1 4RZ
0141 552 2221
Mon, Tues, Thu, Fri: 10am-4.30pm; Wed: 2pm-4.30pm
Information, advice and initial support for women who have experienced sexual abuse.
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