Accommodation
Centrepoint - Ealing Service
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 16-25 with low-medium support needs. Must have a local connection to LB Ealing or come via social services from other Boroughs.
Who we cannot help
Clients with sexual offences history, too high needs, history of ASB, domestic violence perpatrators
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
24
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Referrals are only accepted via LB Ealing's Gateway Team for applicants aged 18-25 and from LB Ealing's Access to Resources Team for those aged 16-17 (phone 020 8825 8000).
Referral procedure
Form completed by applicant and agency in a service assessment. Information session and interview. Decision made within 48-36 hours. Require proof of ID and benefits entitlement. Benefits claims can be made once they move in.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
1-3 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
4 keyworkers who work from 8am-7.30pm. One sleep in night worker from 4.30pm-8.30am, service is staffed 24 hours a day. Each resident has an allocated support worker, with regular meetings. Support and development plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Staff offer advice and support on life skills, benefits, employment, education and training. On-site training room and learning support and development worker. We also support cleints with money wise sessions, in house counsellor, dual diagnosis worker and mental health worker
Total spaces
17
Units
Building has 7 flats with either 2 or 3 bedrooms, shared bathrooms and kitchens and one self contained
Further information
Public transport
Northolt Park train station, South Harrow/Northolt tubes - 10 mins walk. Buses 140, 487,395 and 398
