Accommodation

Jimmy's Cambridge - 451: Controlled Drinkers' Project

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single people with alcohol issues and agreed recovery treatment plan. Must have a local connection to the area. Can accept people with dogs.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

65

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept referrals from any agency. All referrals via allocations and resettlement meeting.

Referral procedure

Phone 9am-5pm. Interview and regular visits prior to uptake of accommodation. Need NI number for housing benefits claim.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

Full time staff on-site 7am-11pm, sleep-in cover. Keywork system (2 residents per worker), keywork meetings at least every 2 weeks. Staff provide support to minimise harm caused by drinking and provide help with controlling drinking towards recovery, signposting to treatment providers, money management, life skills.

Total spaces

6

Further information

Public transport

Buses stop directly outside project.