Accommodation
Hightown HA - Kent House
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people. Can accept 2 couples. Priority given to applicants with a local connection to St Albans.
Who we cannot help
History of arson, violence, or sex offence.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from any agency. Most referrals come from St Albans District Council, St Albans Open Door and the Probation Service.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm or write. Applicant and agency complete application form before interview. Need proof of ID and background information, eg CPA notes, care plans, risk assessment, housing references.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
None
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
7 staff, available 8am-10pm daily, waking night cover. Compulsory keywork system (8 residents per key worker), with weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 6 months. Staff provide support around independent living skills, social skills, self-esteem, training and employment.
Total spaces
16
Units
16 single units plus 2 double rooms for couples.
Further information
Public transport
St Albans City train station - 5 mins walk.