Don’t wait to seek help. Reaching out now could prevent homelessness and connect you to the support you need.

If you’re sleeping rough
If you’re sleeping outside, preparing to sleep, or staying somewhere not meant for living, like a car, StreetLink can connect you with local outreach services.
Here’s what to do:

How to register an alert
1. Visit www.thestreetlink.org.uk or call 0300 500 0914.
2. Share your exact location and times you’ll be there; outreach teams usually go out at night.
3. Describe your appearance (e.g., clothing, colour of tent or sleeping bag, pets) to help the team identify you.
4. Provide contact details if possible – you can choose to receive updates via email or SMS.

What happens next?

They will then discuss support options with you, such as:

Extreme weather
During severe weather, the local council may activate SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Protocol) to provide emergency shelter.
Check your local council’s website for updates.

Porchlight drop-in centre
Porchlight’s Dartford drop-in centre is open to anyone who needs assistance, and there’s no need to book an appointment.

Thursdays 10am – 12pm midday.
Temple Hill Community Centre, Temple Hill Square, DA1 5HY
You can tell us about your situation and we’ll put you in touch with organisations that can help with housing, benefits, mental health and other issues you might be experiencing.

Please note: drop-ins don’t run on bank holidays. We do our best to run all other weeks of the year, but there may be times where Porchlight can’t attend because of staff absence. If this happens, you can contact us to tell us about your situation here: Outreach and Accommodation Referral Form

Porchlight
If you are:

You may be able to get help via Porchlight’s homelessness services.

You can refer yourself to our services at any time. Complete our referral form on the link below and our team will contact you about next steps.
Outreach and Accommodation Referral Form

You can refer yourself to our services at any time. Complete our referral form on the link below and our team will contact you about next steps.
Outreach and Accommodation Referral Form

What do we mean by local connection?
A local connection refers to your ties to a particular area or community. This could include:

• Living in the area: If you’ve been living in the area for a certain period of time.
• Family connections: If you have close family members (such as parents, siblings, or children) who live in the area and depend on you, or you depend on them.
• Work connections: If you are currently employed in the area.
• Other strong connections: For example, if you’ve been receiving significant support or services in the area.