Accommodation
Ashley Foundation - Union House
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless men with support needs. Local connection preferred.
Who we cannot help
History of arson, violence, or sex offence.
Gender
Men
Minimum age accepted
21
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Many referrals come from Housing Needs, local hospitals, Drug and Alcohol services.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 8am-4pm to arrange an interview.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
≤ 1 Month
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
9 full time and 2 part time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Compulsory keywork system (17-20 residents per key worker), monthly-quarterly keywork meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly-quarterly. Staff provide support with independent living skills, claiming benefits and any other concerns.
Total spaces
44
Units
Single occupancy.
Further information
Public transport
Blackburn train and bus stations - 5 minutes walk.