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Homelessness
You can now contact us directly if you or someone you know, aged 18 – 25, are at risk of becoming homeless.
Call us on 0118 957 5746 or email help@ymcareading.org
If you are in need of urgent housing contact the Reading Borough Council Housing Advice Housing Team via email: housing.advice@reading.gov.uk.
Alternatively, Reading Borough Council run drop-in sessions from 9-5pm Monday to Friday
In an emergency out of hours call: 01344 351 999
Or
If you are under the age of 18 contact Brighter Futures for Children
If you are concerned about a child, contact the Children’s Single Point of Access on: 0118 937 3641
Reading Borough Council – Homelessness Prevention Service
Advice if you are homeless or think you are at risk of being made homeless. Drop into Reading borough Council
- Mon- Fri 9am- 5pm
- 0118 937 2165
- housing.advise@reading.gov.uk
Out of hours call:
St Mungo’s Rough Sleeper Outreach Service
Help with accessing accommodation and support including support with physical and mental ill-health, drugs and alcohol, legal services and reconnection in the UK and abroad.
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Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm
Fri (Drop in): 11am – 1.30pm at CIRDIC - 0118 958 5022
Advice about housing, homelessness & money
Shelter
Impartial and free Housing service
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Mon – Fri 8am – 8pm
Sat & Sun: 9am – 5pm - National Helpline 0808 800 4444
Citizens Advice Reading
Free advice service on housing, finances and employment
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Mon, Tue, Thurs & Fri (drop-in): 10am – 4pm
Wed (drop-in) 1pm – 4pm
Closed 12.30 – 1pm every dat - 0808 278 7819
Mental Health
Mental Health Crisis Team (Reading)
If you need urgent support with your mental wellbeing, but do not need A&E
Reading Samaritans
Confidential support for anyone in emotional distress or at risk of suicide.
Sexual Health
Florey Clinic (walk-in service)
Sexual health screening and treatment and advice about contraception
Drug and Alcohol support
Change Grow Live (Reading)
Drug and alcohol service (18+) for immediate treatment, assessment and referral, advice and information, needle exchange and support groups.
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Tues, wed & Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Mon & Thurs 9.30am – 7pm - 0118 955 7333
Drugfam
If you are a family member and are suffering due to a loved one’s alcohol, drug or gambling addiction please contact us for support:
- Mon-Sun: 9am-7pm
- 0300 888 3853