Information request for help for homeless bereaved man

[Catherine W]

Hi,

I am trying to help a man I met today who is living on the streets. His circumstances changed dramatically when he lost his wife and two boys in a car crash August 2016. Unfortunately he was unable to pay his rent and was thrown out of his housing association flat 4 weeks after the crash. He is desperate and I would like to know of any charities locally that may be able to help him with bereavement counselling and or somewhere to stay.

Any suggestions are very welcome.

Thanks in advance,

C

[IlonaM]

A google search for homelessness and bereavement counselling came up with CARIS Islington which offers both bereavement counselling and a cold weather shelter for the homeless in Islington:

http://www.carisislington.org/, CARIS Islington

The Annexe, St Mellitus Church, Tollington Park, London N4 3AG

tel: 020 7281 5200

Not local as such, but they may have knowledge of similar charities locally.

More locally, Bench Outreach (http://www.benchoutreach.com/about_us) is based in Lewisham and works with the homeless.

[rendelharris]

Try www.streetlink.org.uk as a first port of call, it aims to help homeless people access the best available help in the area.

[tomskip]

The Salvation Army. St Mungo's. The Passage.

The Passage have a phone number and link on their website to Streetlink.

[JW]

I used to volunteer at the foodbank in Peckham. They are closer to home and can direct him to bereavement counsellors. They are not open everyday but he won't need a referral if he's not getting a food parcel.

Pecan

121a Peckham High Street,

Peckham

SE15 5SE

OPENING TIMES

Mon 11:30 - 13:30

Tue 10:00 - 13:00

Wed Closed

Thu 14:00 - 17:00

Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

I hope he gets all the support he needs.

[Catherine W]

Hi kind people of East Dulwich,

An update on Daniel. He had found temporary accommodation through Saint Mungos. He said it made his day having someone take the time to speak with him, listen, share a joke. He said that spare change does help but human interaction can make his day. Let's keep an eye out for each other

Thanks for the advice and signposting

[Sue]

Thank you for your kindness, Catherine W.

[Seabag]

I'm suprised that a housing association would boot a bereaved parent out after 4 weeks

I'm sympathetic, but 4 weeks. What Housing Association is this?

[Jenny1]

Seconding Sue. Thank you Catherine.

[intexasatthe moment]

Yes ,I agree ,You're very kind Catherine .I'm afraid my first reaction was to be cynical and think the guy was spinning you a sob story .I suppose I just hoped he was ,The truth being sadder to accept .

Really good on you .