Accommodation
Solo Housing - Suffolk Visiting Support
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs e.g ex-offenders or people with alcohol, drug or mental health problems or other issues causing vulnerability. Local connection not required.
Gender
Mixed, men only & women only
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral procedure
Phone call email or write. Satellite office so no reception. Application form to be completed by prospective resident prior to interview. Proof of ID required and background information from other agencies working with applicant. Also accept HRS applications.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
3 full time solo staff available that cover Stowmarket and Sudbury and shared partnership work with 2 Orwell Housing staff covering Sudbury. Available 9 – 5pm. Emergency on call system. key workers support approx. 12 residents with resident visits at least fortnightly. Support plans agreed and reviewed every 6 months. Provide support around independent living skills, training, employment, mental health , drug and alcohol misuse, confidence and engaging with the community.
Total spaces
40
Units
Single person flats or shared accommodation (2 or 3 bed)
Further information
Public transport
Stowmarket station within 15 minute walk from most of our Stowmarket properties. Good bus serviceSudbury good bus links
