Accommodation

SHP - Lewisham Assessment Centre

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-21. Must have a local connection to Lewisham.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

21

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

LB Lewisham SHIP Team accept referrals from any agency.

Referral procedure

Application form via SHIP. Needs and risk assessment.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

1-3 Months

Support and accommodation

Support offered

Staff on site 24/7, waking cover. keywork system, weekly meetings and 4-weekly case reviews. Staff offer support around life skills, independent living skills, housing, employment, training, education, health, leisure and family.

Total spaces

25

Units

in 2 properties: 11 Farnborough House, 14 Belmont Park

Further information

Public transport

Properties are close to train stations. Sydenham, Forest Hill, Lewisham