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Together, let's end homelessness !

At Street nurses, as a medico-social organization, we are convinced that the end of homelessness in Brussels, Liège and elsewhere is possible.

Since 2005 in Brussels, and 2019 in Liège, we have been contributing to this by providing sustainable housing for the most vulnerable homeless people in terms of health.

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221 rehoused people

155 followed people in 2024

22942 patient procedures in 2024

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Having a coffee, building connection: the essence of support work

Moments of well-being with our patients, whether they live on the street or are housed, often begin with simple gestures: sitting down, sharing a coffee, enjoying a meal. These seemingly ordinary moments are actually essential. They build trust, create space for conversation, and often allow us to see our patients in a new light. In these everyday pauses, some find the confidence to open up and share part of their personal story.

From housing to horizon

March 2024 was the month when Mr. A. finally moved into his home. After years of moving between the street and shelters, he finally had a roof over his head. But that day, he held more than just a key, he held hope. And behind that hope, a silent dream: to return to his homeland and see his mother again, after so many years apart.

An unexpected encounter that changed everything

Because sometimes, everything can shift — for the better. Today, we’re out on outreach. Our goal: to find Ms. T., a patient who disappeared from the hospital a few days ago. Worry is growing, so we comb through Brussels, neighborhood by neighborhood. We decide to stop by La Fontaine (a hygiene center) — maybe someone there has seen her recently?

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August 2025

Émilie Meessen – “Ending homelessness is possible”

In this episode of the Positive Changemakers podcast, Émilie Meessen, a trained nurse and co-coordinator of Street Nurses, shares her nearly 20-year commitment to supporting and caring for people experiencing homelessness in Brussels.

She reflects on the evolution of the organisation, the concrete actions carried out daily — frontline care in the street, guidance towards housing and employment — and her ambitious vision: ending homelessness is possible.

A powerful interview showing that social change starts with sincere listening and a collective will to act.

August 2025

Public space, a zone of exclusion for homeless people

In Brussels’ public space, signs of hostile architecture are multiplying: sloped benches, spiked ledges, sound deterrents, decorative fences… all designed to prevent people from staying too long. Behind this lies a clear intent: to push poverty out of sight, even if it makes life harder for those most vulnerable.

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