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.

Outreach Plus

Manager: Steve Devine

Based in Central Watford

Impact of Outreach Plus:

In 2024/25, we worked with 100 different people, including 55 who were officially verified as rough sleeping.

28 individuals were accommodated in our Outreach Plus priority accommodation bed, ranging in age from 18 to 63.

“We have worked with over 100 different people, offering support, hot drinks, food and toiletries. We have supported people with a cheery greeting, smile and the offer of an Outreach Bag. We form relationships with them, allowing us to support them further with the ultimate goal of getting them ‘off the streets’. We work with internal and external partners to facilitate smooth transitions for people and, most importantly, we never give up. ”

— Steve, Outreach Plus manager

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 website 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:

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