Outreach Plus: Homelessness Street Outreach Services in Watford
Outreach Plus (which is funded by Watford Borough Council) offers specialist support to people who are sleeping rough in Watford.
The team carry out regular street outreach at different times of day and night forming relationships of trust with people who are sleeping rough in Watford.
The team is also responsible for running our additional winter accommodation and support people who feel unable to access accommodation.
Outreach Plus
Manager: Steve Devine
Based in Central Watford
Impact of Outreach Plus:
In 2023/24, 21 individuals were accommodated in our Outreach Plus priority accommodation beds.
How to access:
If you are concerned about someone who is sleeping rough, then please call 0300 012 0168 (our 24 hour homelessness helpline) so Outreach Plus can engage with the individual and offer appropriate support.
You can also use the StreetLink app or email info@newhope.org.uk (monitored during office hours).
Remember if someone is in need of immediate assistance, call the police on 101 or 999.
Learn more about how to respond to people who are rough sleeping or begging.
How to help:
We currently need:
Men’s razors (not Bic please) and shaving gel
Sun cream
Boxers Small, Medium and Large
Crisps and bars of chocolate
Sandwich fillings
Small bottles of water
Items can be brought to the Haven between 11am and 3pm, Mon- Fri. Thank you!