Accommodation

YMCA Tees Valley

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young single homeless people aged 16-24 with support needs, including those at risk of offending or people with mental health needs, low self esteem or poor literacy and numeracy. Supported to gain life skills to maintain a tenancy independently Priority given to those under 18, local connection required.

Who we cannot help

Convicted arsonists.

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

24

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Referrals through the Housing Options Team or direct referrals.

Referral procedure

Referrals through the Housing Options Team or direct referrals.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

≤ 1 Month

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

3 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Weekly keywork meetings (with support plans reviewed at each meeting. Staff offer emotional and practical support, advice, advocacy and guidance. Issues covered include physical and mental health, life skills training, employment, income and maintaining support networks.

Total spaces

25

Units

Self contained units. Bedsits with communal kitchens.

Further information

Public transport

Darlington train station - 10 minutes walk. Darlington bus station -15 minutes walk.