Rough sleepers outreach team
Birmingham's rough sleepers outreach team helps people who are sleeping rough or begging. The team works with them to access support and accommodation.
The team's approach is based on 3 principles:
- engage
- educate
- enforce
Organisations the team works with
The rough sleepers outreach team works with:
- Trident Reach
- Change Grow Live
- Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust
- West Midlands Police
- St Basils
- Spring Housing
- Cranstoun
How the team helps
The team:
- shares information to help people get the support they need
- works with local services to coordinate support
- helps people access services that meet their needs
- promotes Change into Action as an alternative to giving money to people who are begging
Further support
The following services can provide additional support.
The Health Xchange
The Health Xchange provides primary care services for people experiencing homelessness in Birmingham.
The service is provided by Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust.
Address:
Rear of William Booth Centre
William Booth Lane
Birmingham
B4 6HA
Change Grow Live
Change Grow Live is a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults in Birmingham.
They offer treatment and recovery support in community settings across the city.
Telephone: 0121 227 5890.
Page last updated: 29 July 2026
