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Services for prisoners
and the homeless

Services for prisoners and the homeless


Information provided by www.signpost.services on 17 July 2025


Organisations providing support

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Housing and Hostels

Your local council is THE FIRST PLACE you need to contact about your housing needs. If you are homeless or being released from prison, and are eligible for help, the local authority will provide housing advice, assistance and support and will take reasonable steps to prevent you becoming homeless. This is in line with their legal obligations.

In Islington

Pilion Trust

The Crash Pad shelter opens from November to May each year and supports homeless young people in crisis and at risk providing a friendly family orientated place that they can rest and feel safe. During their stay at the shelter, the young people are given a bed with clean bedding, towels, dinner and breakfast, access to hot water and bathroom facilities, somewhere to wash and dry their clothes and someone to listen to them and support them throughout their stay.

Phone: 020 7700 2498 | Address: 60 Lough Road, Islington, London N7 8RH (Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm) | Website: piliontrust.info


Drug and Alcohol Services

In Islington

Pilion Trust

The Advice and Guidance Service is strictly confidential and aims to help people who live, access services or use the Borough of Islington, who are experiencing difficulties gaining access to services to address their substance misuse issues. We support people with the following issues: Benefits, Housing, Registration with GP, Mental Health Assessments, Addiction needs Assessments, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Fleeing Gangs, Homelessness, Physical Health, Legal Advocacy, Immigration Advice.

Phone: 020 7700 2498 | Address: 60 Lough Road, Islington, London N7 8RH (Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm) | Website: piliontrust.info

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Disclaimer: Signpost has gathered this information from public sources. It provides no guarantee as to the accuracy or timeliness of the information or the quality of the services described. Contact the service providers for information about their services.

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