Accommodation
Wirral Independent Living Services - King Street project
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs, especially those with drug and alcohol issues. Prioritise applicants with a local connection to the Metropolitan Borough of Wirral.
Who we cannot help
People with a history of arson, sex offences, Schedule 1 offences and violence are usually excluded.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
18
Maximum age accepted
99
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
All referrals/self referrals must come via Wirral Mainstay.
Referral procedure
Agency completes referral form. Assessment interview when a vacancy becomes available.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
None
Maximum stay
1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Staff available Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat & Sun 10am-6pm, out of hours emergency on-call. key worker system. Provide support around daily living skills, budgeting, community participation and engaging with alcohol/drug treatment. General emotional support and counselling.
Total spaces
8
Units
In 8-bed house.
Further information
Public transport
Bus: 411, 2 minutes walk. Train station - 15 minutes walk.