Accommodation
Your Housing Group - Ravenhead Foyer (St Helens)
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young, single people aged 16-25 in housing need. No local connection required. All applicants must be "committed to personal development" and willing to engage in employment, education or training.
Who we cannot help
Only automatic exclusions would be applicants with a conviction for either arson or a sexual offense. Other social issues/contributing factors are discussed on a case by case basis.
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. Many come from Housing Options, local colleges, Connexions, Social Services, Probation, Youth Offending team, etc.
Referral procedure
Preferred method of application is via Mainstay. We offer a Mainstay assessment scheme with other agencies across the Borough. Any young person in urgent need of accommodation should contact YMCA and organise an assessment. You can also email, phone or call in person on Mon-Fri 8am-8pm for an application form. You will be required to provide 2 forms of ID (one needs to include a photo if possible), proof of income (Active benefit claim)
Length of stay
Minimum stay
1-3 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
8 full time, 4 part time staff and 24 hour waking cover. We operate a compulsory keywork system with fortnightly 1-2-1 meetings with a project officer. Action plans with agreed outcomes are reviewed monthly. Support offered with functional skills, practical life skills, health & wellbeing, preparation for work and personal development. Level of support is bespoke and tailored to meet residents' individual specific needs.
Total spaces
32
Further information
Public transport
Both St Helens Bus Station and Central Train Station - 10 minute walk.
Leah Green Train Station - 10 minute walk.
Sutton Junction Train Station - 20 minute walk