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

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

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.

Further information

Public transport

5 minute walk from Watford Met line, 10 minute walk to town centre where all bus links are & 15 minutes from Watford Junction