Accommodation

YMCA Southend

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people at risk aged 16-25, with a local connection to Southend-on-Sea Borough Council area.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

Maximum age accepted

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Many referrals come from YOT, Social Services, prison, Connexions, council. Goes through South End Access Point

Referral procedure

Phone or call in Mon-Fri 9am-6pm. Applicants must complete Access Point Referral form which will be considered before offering interview. Applicants must meet local area connection criteria as detailed on our webpage: https://www.southendymca.org.uk/newlands-supported-accommodation

Length of stay

Support and accommodation

Support offered

2 full time and 3 part time members of staff, emergency on-call system. Security staff on duty nights Mon-Fri and weekends. Keywork system with meetings as required. Action plans. Provide advice on employment and training, counselling and practical help.