Accommodation

Alabare Christian Care - Supported Housing South

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people, including ex-offenders, people with drug/alcohol needs or mental health needs who are accessing or willing to access appropriate support services. Must have a local connection to Wiltshire. Can accept people with dogs.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals have to come via Wiltshire Council.

Referral procedure

After referral is received, interview with a Team Leader or Manager. Combined needs and risk assessment. Offer of room will be given within 12-24 hours. If no room available then the applicant will be put on wait list.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 1 Month

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

8 full-time support staff, two part-time support staff. 24 hour waking cover. Key worker system, twice weekly support meetings. Needs assessment and individual support plans. Staff offer housing related support. Signposting to other agencies for specialist support. Operates as a Places of Change hostel, offering a range of enabling and inspiring opportunities. Main hostel is covered 24/7.

Total spaces

Units

41 in total. 30 in main hostel (or 33 if have 3 couples) and 11 in flats adjacent to hostel

Further information

Public transport

Easy reach of public transport; central to bus services and a train station.