Accommodation Information for Rough Sleepers

If you are concerned about someone sleeping rough on the streets, there are some local organisations that can give advice.

Elim Connect (based at Wells) has an outreach team. They have a 6 bed provision for the whole of Mendip which provides up to 7 nights’ accommodation, as part of a stepping stone arrangement into other accommodation. You can call them on 01749 677097 or visit their website HERE

They also have a drop-in surgery for people who are sleeping rough, see days/times below all held a the ELIM centre.

• Monday: Breakfast drop 9am to 11am
• Wednesday: Community lunch 12 noon to 2pm
• Friday: Soup kitchen 3pm to 5pm

Somerset Council Access Points

If you need in-person help or advice from Somerset Council you can find support at every Somerset library. More complex questions will be passed onto the appropriate Somerset Council team. You can also call Somerset Council on the number below or visit their website HERE

Homelessness support and advice for young people from YMCA Mendip. 

Young people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness can access support by calling 01749 679553 or visiting the YMCA website HERE

Below Zero Degrees

An emergency shelter is opened in Mendip when the temperature reaches or is expected to fall below 0 degrees for three consecutive nights. Please contact the places above for details or visit Street Link website HERE 

Food Banks and Citizen Advice – please search the directory for Food Banks or Citizen advice and select your area.