Accommodation
Open Homes Nottingham - Nottingham Nightstop
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young people aged 16-25 who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or vulnerably housed.
Who we cannot help
Referral agents must be aware that the young person will be placed in the spare bedroom of a volunteer host, and as such it is often worth calling ahead to discuss with us if you are unsure if a young person is suitable for the service.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Including but not limited to: Nottingham City Council - Housing Solutions, District & Borough Council Housing Departments, Adult & Children's Social Care, Emmanuel House, Framework Street Outreach Team, Notts Refugee Forum, Broxtowe Youth Homelessness.
Referral procedure
Referrals accepted Mon-Fri 10am-5pm from referral agencies only via our referral form.
Agencies are able to request our referral form by contacting us via email or phone.
We don't accept direct referrals.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
1 Night
Maximum stay
≤ 1 Month
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Informal practical and emotional support provided by staff and volunteer hosts.
Units
Varies depending on number of volunteer hosts available each night. Young people are offered a private room in the volunteer host's house with shared use of the bathroom and communal facilities. All meals are provided during the placement.
Further information
Public transport
Transport is arranged by Nottingham Nightstop to get the young person to their placement for the night, usually through our team of volunteer drivers. Bus fare for transport the following morning is usually provided by referral agents or the young person, while each volunteer host will able to advice the best way to return to town.