Sleeping rough
Get support if you're sleeping rough. What to do if you're concerned about someone.
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If you’re concerned about someone sleeping rough in Southwark
Tell us using the StreetLink website.
The StreetLink team will let the street outreach service in Southwark know so that they can find the person who is rough sleeping. The street outreach team will offer the person:
- support
- information about routes off the streets
StreetLink can only help adults.
If you believe the person sleeping rough is under 18, call 999.
Donate to charity
You can make a difference by donating money to the charities working with rough sleepers in London, for example, to TAP London. TAP London is a non-profit organisation working in partnership with the Mayor of London. They aim to make it easier for the public to donate to homeless initiatives online or using contactless.
Talk to them
You could also stop and talk to a rough sleeper. This could reduce their feelings of loneliness and isolation. You might be the first person who has spoken to them in a long time. A quick chat could make a big difference.