Accommodation

Homeless Action - Elm House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people with support needs, including people with drug or alcohol problems, those with mental health needs and ex-offenders. Must have a local connection to Blackpool.

Who we cannot help

Arsonists.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

24

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals come through Blackpool Council.

Referral procedure

Call Monday to Friday Blackpool Housing Options team on: 01253 477760

Length of stay

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 day time staff plus 1 member of staff on shift each night providing waking cover. Keywork system, contact with support worker on a daily basis. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff provide advice and support with budgeting, life skills, training and accessing other services.

Total spaces

46

Units

2 single rooms plus 4 emergency bed units.