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.