Accommodation

Centrepoint - Berwick Street

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-25 who are vulnerable and at risk with medium-high support needs. A local connection is required.

Who we cannot help

Over 25s and any one without a local connection. No automatic exclusions otherwise, referrals considered on a case by case basis.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

25

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Westminster Young Persons Pathway, New Horizons, Connections, Statutory referrals prioritised.

Referral procedure

Phone 24 hours daily for information. Interview. Require proof of ID.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

6 months - 1 Year

Support and accommodation

Support offered

6 staff, 24 hour waking cover, 2-3 staff on duty at any one time. Keywork system with meetings at least fortnightly. Residents encouraged to access support from Centrepoint's health and learning teams, who offer life skills programmes, counselling, healthy living sessions, IT training and workwise programmes.

Total spaces

16

Units

Communal kitchens on each floor.

Further information

Public transport

Tottenham Court Rd, Oxford Circus, Leicester Sq, Piccadilly Circus tubes - 5 minutes walk.