Accommodation

ELIM Foursquare Gospel Alliance - Turnaround House (Newquay)

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young homeless people aged 18 to 28 with low level support need. Must have a local connection to Cornwall.

Who we cannot help

Young people with severe behavioural problems e.g. violent tendencies and arson. Young people with a drug and alcohol dependency - zero tolerance policy. Young people with severe learning disabilities or severe mental health conditions. Young people who have committed a Sexual Offence.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accepts self-referrals and referrals from any agency. Most referrals come from statutory agencies including local authority housing department social services, leaving care team, housing associations, and voluntary projects.

Referral procedure

Phone call to request email application form, completed by applicant and referring agency prior to assessment.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 full time and 4 part-time staff, on site Monday to Friday 8am-9pm Saturday to Sunday 1pm – 9pm, Overnight Sleep-in staff Monday – Sunday 9pm – 7am. Personal Development Plan weekly meetings. Staff give support around budgeting, domestic skills, accessing education, training or employment.