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 carries 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: Rob Edmonds

Based in Central Watford

Impact of Outreach Plus:

In 2025/26, we had 2,094 interactions with people, accommodated 30 people in the Outreach Plus beds providing 894 nights of accommodation. On average, there was 36 different people rough sleeping in the town each month.

“I can honestly say I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for outreach. They treat you as a human person. They got us coffee in the morning. I would still be on the streets drinking if it wasn’t for these guys. Outreach guided me to be a better person. Rachiel [the nurse] took me to [healthcare] appointments - I would never have gone otherwise.”

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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