Get help with rough sleeping

If you find yourself sleeping rough in Reading:

  • call Street Link on 0300 500 0914 who will ensure that you are referred to our local St Mungo’s outreach service
  • drop into the Council offices Monday – Friday between 9am – 5pm – no appointment is needed
  • call the Council on 0118 937 2165 (or our number is 01344 786 512 after 5pm) or email housing.advice@reading.gov.uk

Information and support

Our Street Support Reading Information Portal provides lots of information on where to find food, support, advice and accommodation. It is for people who are experiencing homelessness right now or who are at risk of homelessness.

We have a printable, pocket-sized guide for anyone who finds themselves sleeping rough. It gives the most important and immediate help and information, including a map to help find services.