Accommodation

Newmarket Open Door - Portland House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-24 with low to medium support needs. Priority may be given to applicants with a local connection to West Suffolk/East Cambridgeshire district, but this is not exclusive.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Many referrals come from East Cambridgeshire District Council, and the Probation Service. Also work with Suffolk HRS and West Suffolk Lettings Partnership.

Referral procedure

Phone daily 9am-5pm. Application form. Interview. Require proof of ID, references and background information.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 full time and 6 part time staff available 9am-10pm, sleep in cover. Keywork system (6 residents per key worker) with meetings on a weekly to monthly basis. Action plans with agreed outcomes, usually reviewed monthly. Staff offer advice and support around independent living skills, budgeting, employment and education and liaise with local welfare agencies and youth initiatives.