Accommodation

Changing Lives - Cumberland House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Crisis accommodation for single homeless women, with complex high support needs. Support needs can vary domestic abuse, sexual exploitation, ex-offenders, substance and/or alcohol misuse.

Gender

Women

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Referrals all come via Housing Advice Centre Gateway.

Referral procedure

All Referrals are via Newcastle Gateway. You need to be a registered user of the Newcastle Gateway to refer to this service

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

3-6 Months

Support and accommodation

Support offered

The project provides 24/7 cover with 6 full time members of staff working on a Rota basis. Individuals are assigned to a Key Worker and are offered support by way of key working sessions. Risk Assessments, Support plans and WEBMES are agreed with individuals, key worker and external agencies,. These are reviewed every 3 months. Support around budgeting, welfare benefits, linking in with external agencies if not already, daily living skills, move on accommodation etc

Total spaces

Units

5 shared flats in 1 building. with Communal kitchens and bathrooms in each flat.

Further information

Public transport

Metro: St James station - 2 mins walk, Central station - 5 min walk.