Accommodation

YMCA Brighton - George Williams Centre

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

18+ single adults with support needs that include mental health difficulties, substance misuse, learning disabilities. Will consider housing couples but with separate Licence agreements. House dogs in agreement with a pet welfare contract provided by the service. Local connection required but assessed at point of referral at the council.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals via B&HCC

Referral procedure

Client referrals to B&HCC contact above, or client presents at above council address to be assessed.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

1 Year

Support and accommodation

Support offered

13 support staff. 2-night porters. 3 x receptionists. 5 x cleaners. Minimum on shift at one time = 2 support workers plus one receptionist/night porter, and 1 x on-call for advice. Support staff available 8am – 9.30pm, plus night porter and sleep-in support staff member for emergencies only.

Total spaces

Units

Medium Support = 20 x male, 5 x female. Split across 5 houses.Low support = 37 self contained studios.

Further information

Public transport

Bus stop directly outside project. Portslade train station 10 minute walk.