Accommodation
Branches Hostel
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless men and women and rough sleepers. We accept people with mental health, substance and alcohol misuse support needs. Referrals via WF Housing Services ONLY
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
68
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Priority given to referrals via Waltham Forest Housing. Other agencies to refer via WF Housing.
Referral procedure
Email referrals@wfcbranches.org.uk or phone 9am-5.30pm. Application form to be completed by applicant (with support of referring agency). Initial interview. Require proof of identification, for example, passport, benefits letter. Applicant must be eligible for housing benefit.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
1-3 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Support Team 9am to 5.30pm. Compulsory key-work with meetings at least weekly in the first 3 months. Clients are required to commit to working with Key-workers and with other agencies, as relevant to their support needs. In-house CBT Practitioner. Tailored, whole-person support, advocacy and referrals to relevant agencies e.g. primary healthcare and substance/alcohol rehab services. Opportunities for life-skills development, learning and educational courses in-house and through local organisations, and volunteering. Waking Night Concierges.
Total spaces
27
Units
Rooms are self-contained with en-suite shower, basin and toilet facilities.
Further information
Public transport
Walthamstow Central or Blackhorse Road tube stations - approximate 5 minute bus ride away. Overground – Wood Street Station - a 10 minute walk from the hostel.
Buses 97, 123, 158 - on the doorstep.