Accommodation

YMCA Heart of England

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young homeless people aged 16 - 25. Can include parent and child. No local connection required. Other sites available for over 18's.

Who we cannot help

History of arson. Sex offenders.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

All referrals direct to: orchardreferrals@ymcabirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 477 4644 ext 302. Or through St Basils. 16-25 or over 18, northfield.referrals@ymcabirmingham.org.uk.

Referral procedure

Referrals direct to: orchardreferrals@ymcabirmingham.org.uk Northfield.Referrals@ymcabirmingham.org.uk centralbirmingham.referrals@ymcabirmingham.org.uk or call 0121 477 4644 ext 302 between 8am-8pm Monday to Friday. Fill out the form online with contact details. Young people aged 16-25 via St Basils call: 0300 303 0099 email: youthline@stbasils.org.uk.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

None

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

4 full time Scheme Officer/senior/manager on site between 8am and 8pm, night concierge covers from 8pm to 8am. Keywork system with weekly/fortnightly meetings. Staff provide support around employment, education, volunteering and training. Central Birmingham – Aston sites – 4 full time Scheme Officer/senior/manager on site between 8am and 8pm, night concierge covers from 8pm to 8am. Keywork system with weekly/fortnightly meetings.

Total spaces

Units

Supported units and independent move on accommodation. We have single units, 1 bed space, 2 bed space and 4 bed space.

Further information

Public transport

Buses 102, 104, 105, 110, 904, 905 to Six Ways Island in Erdington - 2 minutes walk.