Accommodation

Look Ahead - Colebrook Road Hostel

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people aged 18-59 with medium / high complex needs. Local connection to Kent (Tonbridge, Tunbridge wells, Sevenoaks ) is required. Will accept people with dogs.

Who we cannot help

Schedule 1 offenders, arsonists and people with a history of violence. Each case looked at and assessed persons on licence are considered, but not a priority.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

59

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.

Referral procedure

Phone daily 24 hours, but preferably 9am-5pm, to discuss referral and confirm eligibility. Application form. Interview. Require proof of ID, risk assessment from professional involved with applicant and background reports.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 1 Month

Maximum stay

6 months - 1 Year

Support and accommodation

Support offered

5 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Compulsory keywork system (2-3 residents per key worker) with weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes reviewed regularly. Staff offer support with independent living skills, accessing specialised support and liaison with statutory and community welfare services.

Total spaces

25

Further information

Public transport

High Brooms train station - 5 mins walk. Bus stop - 2 minutes walk.