Accommodation

Changing Lives - Crisis Accommodation

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless men and couples only with support needs. Can accept 2 couples. Priority given to applicants with a local connection to Newcastle upon Tyne.

Who we cannot help

Registered sex offenders.

Gender

Men;Mixed;Mixed and men only

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Prioritise referrals from Housing Advice Centre and The Gateway, then accept self referrals and referrals from any agency, as long as they are on Gateway system.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1 Night

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

5 full time support staff available Mon-Fri, 24 hour waking cover. key worker system (8 residents per key worker), with meetings at least monthly. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Staff provide support around independent living skills and resettlement.