Bournemouth Churches HA - Melcombe House
Referral address
c/o Housing Advice
Council Offices
North Quay
Weymouth
DT4 8TA
Referral phone
01305 838416
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs, including substance misuse and ex-offenders. Priority given to people with a local connection to Weymouth& Portland and West Dorset District Council.
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions. Applications considered on a case by case basis.
- Minimum age accepted: 18
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Only accept referrals from local authority housing advice, The Lantern, drug and alcohol agencies, CMHT, prison, probation and police.
Referral procedure
Application form, completed by applicant and referral agency prior to interview. May require additional information.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: -
- Maximum stay: 6 months
Support and accommodation
Support offered
7 full time staff, sleep in cover. Compulsory keywork system (5 residents per key worker), fortnightly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. 24 hour a day support helpline. Staff provide support with living skills and signposting to other agencies for access to employment and training.
Rooms and charges
£35.03pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Single: 15
- Total spaces: 15
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Lounge, laundry room.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Must participate in programme of support. No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking allowed in own room only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
In communal areas, not during meal times. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Weymouth train station - 1 minute walk.
Volunteering
Currently have 2 volunteers. Phone 01202 410500 or see website for further information.
Donations
Food, clothes, household goods, money. Phone 01305 772277 for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Bournemouth Churches HA - Melcombe 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.