Accommodation
MTVH - Wandsworth
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs around mental health, including those with dual diagnosis of mental health and drug/alcohol problems. Priority to those with Wandsworth connection.
Who we cannot help
Those with a recent history of arson or serious violence.
Gender
Mixed and men only
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from named agencies in Wandsworth. Priority to Wandsworth Homeless Persons Unit for the Friends House Project (dual diagnosis project) for 14 days. Other referrals from local CMHT, DAAT and other local agencies.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Referral form. Risk assessment and other reports if appropriate eg CMHT, social work, drug/alcohol team. Further assessment at interview. Visit to project.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
8 staff on-site Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm in 5 houses (late cover twice a week until 8pm at Friends House, the Dual Diagnosis project), also alternate Sat, emergency on-call system. Keywork system, monthly meetings. Support plans with 6 monthly reviews. Staff offer support with mental health issues, daily living skills, emotional issues, employment and training. Participation in programme of support is a requirement of the tenancy agreement.
Total spaces
39
Units
In 6 buildings.
Further information
Public transport
Tooting Bec, Balham tube, Clapham Junction train - 10 mins walk. Buses 155, 249, 355.