We Are Here

We Are Here helps people find essential support services across London — shelters, hot meals, healthcare, mental health support, legal aid, and more. Whether you're looking for help yourself, supporting a friend, or working on the front line, every service is just a tap away.

Our mission is simple: make it easier to find the right help, fast. We bring together hundreds of vetted services from trusted organisations into one clear, easy-to-use map. No accounts. No paywalls. No tracking.

WHAT YOU'LL FIND

- Shelter & Night Services — emergency accommodation, hostels, and night shelters
- Food & Meals — soup kitchens, food banks, community meals, and pantries
- Day Centres — drop-in spaces offering warmth, washing facilities, and company
- Health & Medical — GPs, clinics, dental care, and walk-in services
- Mental Health — counselling, crisis support, and wellbeing services
- Employment & Training — job coaching, CV help, and skills courses
- Legal Aid — free advice on housing, immigration, benefits, and more
- Outreach & Support — street outreach teams and case workers
- Family & Youth — services for children, young people, and families
- Money & Benefits — debt advice, benefits help, and emergency grants

KEY FEATURES

- Live map view — see what's open near you right now
- Smart search — filter by category, eligibility, or location
- Detailed listings — opening hours, addresses, phone numbers, and websites
- One-tap actions — call, get directions, or visit a website instantly
- Bookmarks & Collections — save services and group them into custom lists
- Offline-friendly — services are cached so you can browse without data
- Dark mode — easy on the eyes, day or night
- Privacy-first — your location and bookmarks stay on your device

WHO IT'S FOR

- People experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity
- Individuals facing financial hardship, hunger, or crisis
- Outreach workers, social workers, and volunteers
- Healthcare staff, teachers, and faith communities helping those in need
- Family and friends supporting someone in a difficult moment

WHY WE BUILT IT

- Information about support services is scattered across leaflets, websites, and word of mouth — and often out of date. We Are Here brings it all into one place, kept current and accessible to everyone with a phone. Because finding help shouldn't be the hardest part.

LOCATION

We Are Here currently covers Greater London. We're expanding coverage as we go — if you'd like to see your area added, get in touch.

FREE FOREVER

We Are Here is free to use and always will be. We don't sell ads, share data, or charge for any feature. The app is built and maintained as a public service for people who need it most.

GET INVOLVED

Are you part of an organisation that should be listed? Spotted a service that's changed or closed? We rely on the community to keep listings accurate. Get in touch via the app's settings menu.