Accommodation

Riverside - Regent House

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Single homeless people with support needs aged 18+. Prioritise applicants with a local connection to Medway.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

18

Maximum age accepted

99

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Referrals are only accepted via Medway Council. Individuals or agencies supporting them can contact Medway Council with regard to referrals.

Referral procedure

All referrals must be received from Medway Council. Applicants to make a housing advice appointment with Medway Council. Referrals sent to Regent House by Medway Council and considered in the priority order determined by the Council. When applicant reaches top of the list, Regent House staff will contact and arrange a date/time for an assessment interview.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

1 Year

Support and accommodation

Support offered

12 staff, 24 hour waking cover. Key worker system with meetings at least fortnightly. Support plans. Provide support around independent living skills, budgeting, benefits, accessing education and employment, developing interests and hobbies, managing relationships with others and dealing with anti-social behaviour. Signpost to other agencies as appropriate.

Total spaces

30

Units

In 5 x 6-bed clusters, one cluster is for women only. One shared kitchen per cluster.

Further information

Public transport

Chatham railway station – 15 minute walk. Chatham bus station – 10 minute walk. On all bus routes that run through the centre of Chatham.