Accommodation

Elim HA - Ron Jones House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless men aged 22+. No local connection required.

Who we cannot help

Arsonists, sex offenders, people with a history of violent offences, people with current drug or alcohol dependencies.

Gender

Men

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals via Bristol City Council's Housing Support Register (email accommodation.services@bristol.gov.uk).

Referral procedure

Agency referrals only via Bristol City Council's Housing Support Register. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application form. Require 2 references. May require background information.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

4 full time staff, available 9am-5pm weekdays, emergency on-call system. Compulsory keywork system (21 residents per key worker), meetings every 2 months. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 2 months. Staff provide advice and support with housing, employment and education, also run Skills for Life sessions to help prepare people for successfully maintaining their own tenancy. NB support contract will change from end October 2013, contact for details.

Total spaces

Further information

Public transport

Bristol Temple Meads train station and central bus station - 2 miles.