Accommodation

Contact Hostel

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young women aged 16-19 who are homeless or are "at high risk of being bullied or exploited". Residents must be prepared to attend college, training or employment full time. Can accept women who are up to 24 weeks pregnant. No local connection required.

Who we cannot help

No automatic exclusions. Applications considered on a case by case basis.

Gender

Women

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Contact does not accept referrals other than through Centrepoint and from young people who have recourse to public funds. Centrepoint Manchester - Tel: 01612287654.

Referral procedure

Phone 0161 2287 654 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm for referral form.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

3+ Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 full time and 2 part time staff, 24 hour sleep-in cover. Compulsory keywork system (3 residents per worker), with weekly meetings. Support plans with agreed outcomes, covering housing, health, finance, education, culture, living skills and risks. Staff offer support around benefits, education/training, resettlement and living skills. Support highest on first admittance and prior to resettlement.