Homeless woman Rochelle Mealey said people having it tough in Rockingham had been left "to rot in a gutter" after most local organisations decided to close during the holiday season.

The 42-year-old, who has been living in the streets on and off since 2012, said she had only been able to shower three times and hadn't had access to a doctor since the Christmas period began.

Rochelle Mealey has been in the streets on and off since 2012. She currently lives in her car. Credit:Marta Pascual Juanola

"Over Christmas, with what is shut down, it's absolutely a disgrace," she said.

"How can they do that? Where are they? It's not right."