Accommodation

Home Group - Dales Accommodation Teesdale House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single people aged 16-35 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Accept applications from young ex-offenders who have not offended for at least 3 months. Priority to those with a local connection.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.

Referral procedure

Complete a Supporting People referral form. please email to our gateway team on GatewayDurham@homegroup.org.uk Staff will contact the referring agent to arrange an interview after which they carry out background checks to enable them to complete a full risk/support assessment. Applicant and referring agency will be informed of decision.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

1 Year

Support and accommodation

Support offered

4 full time staff 1 part time staff. Keywork system (4 residents per worker). key workers are in constant contact with residents. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least every 4 weeks. External agencies involved in support plan as appropriate. Support aims to encourage independent living and may vary in intensity according to individual needs.

Total spaces

Further information

Public transport

Bishop Auckland train station and bus routes - 2 min walk.