Accommodation

Julian House - Barnabas House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people or those at risk of homelessness, including people with drug, alcohol or mental health problems. Applicants required to have a local connection to Bath and North East Somerset. Can accept people with dogs.

Who we cannot help

The project is not suitable for those requiring 24 hour supervision. The property has several floors connected by stairs. Where a client has mobility support needs, a placement at an alternative property can be considered.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

99

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept referrals from any agency. 75% of bedspaces are used for local authority referrals.

Referral procedure

Referrals to Bath & NE Somerset Gateway system only. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or write. Application form. Interview and risk assessment. Require proof of ID, references and background information.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

2 full time staff, available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, emergency on-call system. Compulsory keywork system (5-8 residents per key worker), weekly meetings. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least every 3 months. Staff provide advice about housing and accessing other support services, and offer support with independent living skills, health & wellbeing, employment and training.

Total spaces

10

Further information

Public transport

Bath train station - 20 minutes walk. Bus 13.