Accommodation

New Hope - Community Home

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Homeless people with a history of rough sleeping and substance misuse issues. Priority to people with a local connection.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

99

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self and agency referrals. Many come from GPs, CAT team, social workers, the Probation Service and other local voluntary and statutory agencies.

Referral procedure

Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or write. Application form and interview. Applicants need proof of identity.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

3-6 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

2 staff 9am-5pm, with sleep-in cover. Staff offer general support and advice around benefits, employment and training and any issues around living in the project. Service users are expected to work within the 12 step programme for their addictions

Total spaces

6

Further information

Public transport

Watford train station - 10 mins walk.