Accommodation

Hightown HA - Young People's Housing Service Watford

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people with support needs. Local connection is prioritised. 2 bed spaces are crash pad - Emergency bed space for 16-17 year olds who are immediately homeless.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

24

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.

Referral procedure

Phone, call in Mon-Fri 9am-10pm or write. 5 spaces are for referral from Watford Borough Council. Application form completed by prospective resident and agency prior to interview. Require proof of ID and references.

Length of stay

Support and accommodation

Support offered

9 staff, including night staff, available 9am-6.45am, sleep-in cover. key worker system, with meetings at least weekly. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly-6 monthly. Provide advice and support around independent living skills, communication, benefits, education, training and employment, and help with accessing relevant agencies.

Total spaces

16

Units

In 4 buildings.