Accommodation

Michael House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people with support needs. People with a history of rough sleeping. Priority to applicants with a confirmed Local Connection and/or support from neighbouring authorities. Two Dog-Friendly rooms.

Who we cannot help

History of arson, schedule 1 or sex offence. Unmanaged addictions. Needs too high.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self-referrals and referrals from other Homeless Services. Most referrals come from Shelter, Local Authorities and local churches.

Referral procedure

Phone or call in daily 24 hours (preferably during office hours). Admission Assessment and Risk Assessment. Proof of ID required.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

3+ Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

10 staff members, 24-hour sleep-in cover. Outcomes Star and person-centred approach to support planning. Weekly Support Sessions, individual Support Plans with agreed outcomes, monthly reviews. Provide support around life skills, including cooking, budgeting and basic literacy and numeracy, IT, training, relapse prevention, bicycle repair, creative writing and employment.