Accommodation
Providence Row HA - Daniel Gilbert House
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with high / medioum support needs, including people with alcohol, drug or mental health issues, ex-offenders, women with a history of sex working, people with complex needs. Must have a local connection to LB Tower Hamlets.
Who we cannot help
Those still using non-prescribed drugs or alcohol.
Gender
Men
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self and agency referrals via Tower Hamlets HOST.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm. Application form completed by referral agency. Interview. Require risk assessment. ID preferred. May require additional reports where applicable.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
≤ 1 Month
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
8 staff, 24 hour cover. 1:12 staff to resident ratio. Keywork system with weekly meetings initially and then as agreed with resident. Specific information and advice given around substance use, mental health, life skills and resettlement training. Support plan drawn up after a series of assessments, with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least monthly. Group work sessions.
Total spaces
87
Units
Bedsits in clusters of 4-5 with shared kitchen facilities.
Further information
Public transport
Westferry DLR station.