Accommodation
Shirland West Mental Health Recovery Services
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with severe and enduring mental health problems. Must have a local connection to Westminster CC.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from Westminster CMHTs via Westminster Council
Referral procedure
All referrals must go through Westminster Council
Length of stay
Minimum stay
1-3 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
14 staff, 24 hour waking cover. Recovery approach keyworking and action planning system. Provide support with personal hygiene, medication management, claiming benefits, accessing leisure and education services, daily living skills including assertiveness, cooking and budgeting. In-house activities include pool tournaments and films.
Total spaces
90
Units
includes 28 day crisis bed.
Further information
Public transport
Warwick Avenue tube - 5 minutes walk. Buses 6, 18, 28, 31, 36, 414.