Accommodation
Brighton & Hove City Council - New Steine Mews Hostel
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with complex needs, including those with alcohol or drug problems and people with mental health problems. Must have a local connection to Brighton or Hove (living in the area for 6 of the previous 12 months, or 3 of the last 5 years).
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Only accept referrals from Rough Sleepers Street Services Team, tel 01273 293324.
Referral procedure
Only accept referrals from BHCC supported housing panel – see contact details above.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
≤ 1 Month
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
2 full time staff, 2 part time staff, 6 relief workers, 24 hour waking cover.
key worker system, with weekly or fortnightly meetings. Staff provide support, informal counselling, benefits advice, life skills and referrals to other agencies.
Total spaces
24
Units
Including 4 rooms for women.
Further information
Public transport
Buses 7, 7A.