What to do if you are rough sleeping right now

If you are rough sleeping in West Suffolk or are in immediate risk of rough sleeping contact our Housing team who will be able to assess your housing needs and if appropriate refer you to the rough sleeper team for additional support:

• phone: 01638 719345 or 01284 757178 Monday to Friday 8.45am - 5pm.
• outside office hours phone 01284 763252.

You can also present to the council in person and ask for a duty worker to assess your needs.

We understand that it can be difficult for some people to engage directly with the council’s housing services. If you feel unable to approach the council directly, consider attending the Bury Drop-in on a Tuesday or Friday between 11am and 2pm at Trinity Methodist Church, Brentgovel Street, Bury St Edmunds. Outreach workers from the Rough Sleeper team are always available during these sessions for an informal chat and to give advice and guidance.

I's this language appropriate for rough sleepers?

• You can also present to the council '?
• 'engage directly with the council’s housing services' ? - I know we use these terms but do the general public?

Need to confirm actual name of team - is it Outreach and Resettlement Team or is there also a Rough Sleeper Team?