Get help Donate Homelessness Homelessness What is homelessness? Types of homelessness Causes of homelessness Begging Worried about a rough sleeper? Do you need help? Homelessness is a complicated and often misunderstood issue. It can happen to anyone, for any number of reasons and there is no single solution to the problem. There are also many types of homelessness – not just rough sleeping. Here we dispel some common myths about homelessness, and provide information about what to do when someone is rough sleeping or begging. If you are worried about your housing situation, you can find information and support on our Do you need help? page. What is homelessness? Homelessness means not having a stable, safe, appropriate or clean place to live. Read more Types of homelessness You are homeless if you don’t have a stable, safe, appropriate or clean place to live – but what are the different types of homelessness and what support is available? Read more Do you need help? If you don’t have a stable place to live or you are worried about losing your home, our drop-in service is here to help. We’ve also provided a list of other organisations that can offer support if you’re in crisis. Read more Causes of homelessness It can be easy to judge and assume people become homeless simply because they have an addiction or have made a bad choice in life. Read more Begging Begging and rough sleeping aren’t necessarily the same, and the majority of people begging in Reading aren’t actually street homeless. Read more Are you worried about a rough sleeper? If you are concerned for someone you think is sleeping rough, contact StreetLink – a website and mobile app developed by Homeless Link and St Mungo’s. Read more Want to know what's going on? Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss an opportunity to help! Subscribe We promise to keep your data safe and you can unsubscribe from our enewsletter at any time. Find more information in our Privacy Policy. ADDRESS The Stables, 1A Merchants Place, Reading, RG1 1DT 0118 950 7656 Contact us GET HELP If you don’t have a stable place to live or you are worried about losing your home, our drop-in service is here to help. We’ve also provided a list of other organisations that can offer support if you’re in crisis. Drop In Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday – 10.00am to 2.00pm Get help QUICK SEARCH CONNECT WITH US WORK AT LAUNCHPAD NEWS BLOG PRIVACY © 2020 Launchpad. All Rights Reserved. Registered in England and Wales. Limited Company No. 1459149 VAT No. 288160479 Charity No. 279859