I KNOW SOMEONE THAT'S HOMELESS

HELP SOMEONE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS AND INTO A NEW LIFE

If you know someone who’s homeless, or see someone sleeping on Manchester’s streets, please encourage them to contact the council for support and to visit us. Our Support Centre is open Monday to Thursday for a warm meal, shower, fresh clothing and one-to-one support. We can even help them find a new home.

Manchester City Council asks people to register via this portal, once the form is submitted a housing officer will contact you to help you.

On the Council website you can find also advice on

how to solve problems affecting your housing situation
what to do if you have been asked to leave your property
how you can find somewhere else to live
how the council can help you.

If you are seriously concerned for the health or wellbeing of someone please ring them an ambulance.

Alternatively, using this link: https://thestreetlink.org.uk/location you can report the location of someone who is rough sleeping.

UNDER 25?

If they are 25 or under please ask them to contact the Centrepoint national helpline for advice Mon-Fri 9am-5pm by freephone 0808 800 0661, webform or live chat on their website, or you can Whatsapp them on 07557 255 965.

Find more information here. Only if they are over 25.

FURTHER SUPPORT DURING COLD SEASONS

If you are worried about a rough sleeper, particularly during cold weather, you can call the Rough Sleeper Team on 0161 234 5339. Or, for out of hours (after 4:30pm), 0161 234 5001. Alternatively, you can visit the councils website to find out about other support that’s available in the city.

If you are seriously concerned for the health or wellbeing of someone please ring them an ambulance.

Outside of Manchester?

If you aren’t located in Manchester, please encourage those without a home to contact their local council for help.

You can also visit the councils website to find support services near you.

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