Young Homeless
London has services run solely for young people who are sleeping rough or are at risk of sleeping rough. We list three types below:
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Advice Centres for Young People Advice Centres
Day Centres
Hostels
If you are homeless and new to London the most important thing to do is find yourself somewhere safe to sleep. In the West End of London there are advice centres where you can drop in and find out more information about emergency accommodation,  hostels, benefits, employment and more.
Below is a list of advice centres for young people. The staff are very understanding and are there to help. You will also be able to meet other young people.
Alone in London Service
         188 King's Cross Road
         London WC1X 9DE
         Tel: 020 7278 4224
Nearest tube: King's Cross (Thameslink exit)
Opening times:
         Housing drop-in Mon-Fri 9am-11:30am; for other services
         phone Mon-Fri 9am-4:30pm
Services:
         Housing advice and family mediation service, advocacy service, employment training and Magnet project (preparing young people for return to place of origin).
Brook London (previously Brook Advisory Centre)
         92-94 Chalton Street
         London NW1 1HJ
         Tel: 020 7387 8700

Nearest  tube: Euston/King's Cross

Opening Times: Mon-Thur 12 noon-7pm; Fri 12 noon-3pm; Sat 12 noon-2:30pm
Services:
         Free service for under-25s. Counselling, pregnancy tests and contraception. Offers education and advice to young people about all matters related  to their sexual health.
Brook  London (previously Brook Advisory Centre)
         153a East Street
         London SE17 2SD
         Tel: 020 7703 7880/9660
Opening  times:
         Mon - Fri 12 noon - 5pm
         Sat 10:30am - 1pm
Services:
         Free contraceptives, advice, pregnancy tests for under-25's. Counsellor  available at some sessions. Need to make an appointment.
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Charterhouse Young People's Centre
         The Rainbow Building
         32 Crosby Row
         London SE1 4JU
         Tel:020 7403 1676
         Fax: 020 7 357 8379
Nearest  tube: Borough
Services:
         Free training for 16-24 year olds to join team of peer educators, running group workshops on drugs and sexual health.
         Free workshops for groups in Southwark in drugs and sexual health.
         Weekly clubs for young people: Tues 6pm-9pm (for 11-19-year-olds) Thursday 7 - 9pm (for over 15-year-olds).
         Music groups - singing, recording a CD. Support for young mothers, both group sessions and one to one.
Chelsea Counselling Service
         155a King's Road
         Chelsea
         London SW3
         Tel:020 7352 6458
Nearest  tube: Sloane Square

         Opening times: Tues/Thur: 4pm-8pm
Services:
         Counselling service for young people.
Mainliners HAZ Project
         38-40 Kennington Park road
         London SE11 4RS
         Tel: 020 7582 5434 (general)
         Advice line: 020 7582 5226

Nearest tube: Kennington

Services:
         Works with under 18-year-olds in Lambeth. Supports clients at risk or  involved with substance use or sex work. Free condoms and needles exchange, appropriate referrals and advice and support. Also offers training and  workshops.
Piccadilly  Advice Centre
         100 Shaftesbury Avenue
         London W1D 5EE

         Tel: 020 7437 1579

Nearest tube: Piccadilly Circus or Leicester Square
Opening  times:
         Open Mon-Fri 5pm - 8:30pm
         Sat, Sun, Bank holidays 10am - 1:30pm

Services:
No appointments needed. Drop-in during opening times for advice, advocacy and information on housing options for single people and childless couples. Referrals to appropriate housing options when possible.
Useful numbers:
Childline
         Freepost 1111
         London N1 0BR
         Tel: 0800 1111 (freefone)
Services:
         Childline is a free, 24-hour national telephone helpline for children and young people in trouble or danger. It offers confidential counselling to any child or young person with any problem.
Message HomeHelpline
         Roebuck House
         284 Upper Richmond Road West
         London SE14 7JE
         Tel: 0800 700 740 (Freefone helpline number);
         Tel: 020 8392 4550 (admin number)
Opening times: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Services:
         Message Home is a 24-hour national freefone helpline for people of all  ages who have left home or run away to send a message and get confidential help and advice.
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