Useful information for patients who are homeless in Boston

Useful information for patients who are homeless in Boston

Drug and Alcohol use

The A & E Department sees some homeless people who have problems with alcohol or drugs. If you are one of them then there are several things we can do for you:

  • Check that your blood sugar level is within normal range
  • Treat you with vitamins if you are in a confused or drowsy state
  • Offer you a prescription for vitamins if you are in danger of a severe deficiency
  • Also refer you to Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership who help support individuals of drug and alcohol abuse.

Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership (previously ‘We are with you’) provides confidential advice, support and treatment on drug and alcohol misuse for adults and young people and their families.  The service is embedded throughout the Lincolnshire community and includes outreach services.

70-74 Wide Bargate, Boston, PE21 6RY

Telephone 0800 304 7021

Opening times:

Monday:  9.00am to 5.00pm

Tuesday:  9.00am to 7.00pm

Wednesday and Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Local Food Banks

The Rectory, Wormgate, Boston, PE21 6NP

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 11:30am to 2.30pm

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 11:30am to 2.30pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday & Sunday: Closed

Homeless shelters

Nomad:

Covers the whole of Lincolnshire for emergency accommodation – Based in Lincoln City itself.

Telephone: 01522 (504589) Day

Telephone: 01522 (594588) Night

Support Services

The Salvation Army

A safe place to go offering practical support and services enabling people to make the first step to get off the street.

59-61 High Street, Boston, PE21 8ST

Telephone: 01205 359232

Samaritans

Provide confidential advice and support when you need them.

Len Medlock Voluntary Centre

St George’s Road, Boston PE21 8YB

Telephone: 116123

Citizens Advice

Chantry House, 3 Lincoln Lane, Boston, PE21 8RU

Telephone: 08082 787942

Open Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

CenterPoint

Provide a drop in service for rough sleepers – shower, hot meal, further referrals to neighbourhood teams etc. CenterPoint also provide other services such as afternoon session with activities with the wider community, for mental support, foodbanks and the like.

Telephone: 01205 360900

Local Council information

West Lindsey District Council:

Guildhall, Marshall’s Yard, Gainsborough DN21 2NA

Telephone: 01427 676676

East Lindsey District Council:

Tedder Hall, Manby Park, Louth, LN11 8UP

Telephone: 01507 601111

South Holland District Council:

Council Offices, Priory Road, Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2XE

Telephone:  01775 761161

South Kesteven District Council:

St Peters Hill, Grantham NG31 6PZ

3 Abbey Road, Bourne PE10 9EF

Telephone: 01476 406080

North Kesteven District Council:

District Council Offices, Kesteven Street, Sleaford NG34 7EF

Telephone: 01529 414155

Boston Borough District Council:

Municipal Buildings, West Street, Boston PE21 8QR

Telephone: 01205 314200

Lincoln District Council:

City Hall, Beaumont Fee, Lincoln, LN1 1DD

Telephone:  01522 873355