Accommodation
St Mungo's - Chrysalis Project
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Homeless women who are involved in street based prostitution,DV and other complex needs. many of whom have substance use issues. Must have a local connection to LB Lambeth.
Who we cannot help
Applications considered on a case by case basis.
Gender
Women
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
All referrals must go through the Lambeth First Contact Team.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
6 months - 1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
11 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Keywork system (3 residents per worker), with meetings at least weekly. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months, often with co-operation of outside agencies. Staff work with residents to reduce their drug use, and consequently the need to sex work, through harm minimisation interventions. Access to St Mungo's work and learning projects.
Total spaces
29
Further information
Public transport
Travel directions given to new residents.