Accommodation

YMCA Brunel Group (Emergency Accommodation)

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Homeless people aged 16-25 who have lived/worked in the Mendip area for at least 6 months or with family connections, including care leavers. The residency condition is waived if under 18 or fleeing violence.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Local housing department, SCC.

Referral procedure

Agency referrals only. Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Scheme locates a vacancy and informs the client via the referral agency. Require National Insurance number. Triage form and risk assessment carried out prior to placement.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1 Night

Maximum stay

≤ 1 Week

Support and accommodation

Support offered

5 full time staff, available Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Staff provide support with benefit claims, refer to other agencies, help find move-on accommodation and provide a mediation service. Residents must meet with staff to look for move-on accommodation during the course of their stay. Local authority assessments for under 18s. Advocacy and referrals to Connexions service and other specialist agencies.