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.