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
16
Maximum age accepted
35
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
14
Further information
Public transport
Bishop Auckland train station and bus routes - 2 min walk.