Accommodation
YMCA St Paul's Group - Surbiton
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs, including people with mental health and/or drug and alcohol problems. Priority to those with a local connection to RB Kingston upon Thamesfor 90 of these rooms.
Who we cannot help
Placement Decisions will be made on a assessment of each persons needs and risks
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Only accept referrals from RB Kingston Homeless Persons Unit, occasionally Elmbridge Borough council, Social Services, Kingston Probation Service and Kingston Churches Action on Homelessness.
Referral procedure
Phone 9am-5pm. Interview. Must have care plan and risk assessment already carried out. Require proof of ID eg passport or birth certificate.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
≤ 1 Month
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
10 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Keywork system (20 residents per key worker) with regular meetings. Care plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months. Provide general advice and support, and help with benefits and independent living skills.
Total spaces
150
Further information
Public transport
Surbiton rail station - 5 minutes walk. Buses 65, 71, K1, K3, K4, 465, 514, 515.