Accommodation

Home Group - Tyneside Foyer

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-25 with support needs around independent living. All applicants are encouraged to either undertake some type of training programme or be in employment. Must have local connection to City of Newcastle.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals need to be made via Newcastle Gateway operated by Housing Advice Centre. Also from Social Services and local youth support agencies.

Referral procedure

Call the Newcastle Gateway -Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12 noon and 1pm to 4.30pm: 0191 277 1711.For further information please visit www.newcastle.gov.uk

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 1 Month

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

24 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Keywork system (10 residents per key worker) with weekly meetings. Support plans with agreed outcomes reviewed quarterly. Staff offer support around independent living skills, accessing employment and training and liaising with specialist statutory and voluntary welfare agencies.

Total spaces

Further information

Public transport

Newcastle Central train station - 10 minutes walk.