Accommodation

Young Devon - Newton Abbot

Who is the project for?

Who do we help?

Young people aged between 16-25 who have been identified as being at risk of homelessness and in need of supported accommodation

Gender

Mixed

Minimum age accepted

16

Maximum age accepted

25

How to get a referral

Referral agencies

Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.

Referral procedure

Referral via local authority homeless prevention panels, children’s services, NHS, other professional agencies and self-referral. Interview with young person and supporting adult if requested by young person. Full risk assessment and all relevant background information is required.

Length of stay

Minimum stay

1-3 Months

Maximum stay

2 Years

Support and accommodation

Support offered

Day and night support staff available in varying formats depending on project and level of need. Overnight sleep-in cover in high-need projects. Keywork system with weekly keywork meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed every 3 months. On-call member of staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Total spaces

17

Units

Our bed spaces are spread across 4 different properties. Residents have their own bedroom with access to shared communal living areas and facilities

Further information

Public transport

Close to various public transport links