Arc - Lindley House
Referral address
62-65 East Reach
Taunton
TA1 3EZ
Referral phone
01823 254557, 01823 271326
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people, including ex-offenders and those with drug, alcohol or mental health problems. Must have a local connection.
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions. Applications considered on a case by case basis.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Can accept referrals direct from prison.
Referral procedure
Call in or phone, 24 hours a day (until 5pm on weekdays applicants should go via Taunton Homeless Persons Unit). Immediate interview if room available. Risk assessment. May require background information.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1 week
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
11 full time and 2 part time staff, 24 hour waking cover. key worker system, regular keywork meetings. Staff offer advice, support on alcohol issues, employment, training and rehousing. Liaise with other agencies including probation and have access to mental health social workers. Regular residents' meetings.
Rooms and charges
£34.50 pw required for service charge, plus rent from benefits.
- Single: 45
- Total spaces: 45
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins.
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- Disabled facilities: One room fully wheelchair accessible, with adapted shower and toilet.
- Other facilities: Lounges, pool room, library, garden.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking only allowed in garden. Licence agreement.
Visitors
In ground floor area only, not at meal times or after 10.30pm. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Taunton train station - 15 minutes. Bus station - 10 minutes.
Volunteering
Email tfrancis@tahltd.co.uk
Donations
Clothes, household goods, money. Email jbayley@tahltd.co.uk or phone 01823 271326 for donation enquiries.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Arc - Lindley House and would like to tell us about any of this information that needs updating please email the Homeless Link Information team. Please note this email address does not contact the service listed above so do not use it if you are looking for help or advice.