Branches Hostel
Referral address
740 Forest Road
Walthamstow
London
Greater London
E17 3HR
Referral phone
020 8520 6363
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless men and women and rough sleepers aged 18 to 65+. We accept people with multiple complex needs including mental health, substance and alcohol misuse. We have an in-house CBT Practitioner.
Who we cannot help
History of arson. Schedule 1 offenders. Danger to self or others. Recent history of arson.
- Minimum age accepted: 18
- Maximum age accepted: 68
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Priority given to referrals via Waltham Forest Housing. Other agencies to refer via WF Housing.
Referral procedure
Email referrals@wfcbranches.org.uk or phone 8am-6pm. Application form to be completed by applicant (with support of referring agency). Initial interview. Require proof of identification, for example, passport, benefits letter. Applicant must be eligible for housing benefit.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1-3 Months
- Maximum stay: 2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
Support and Resettlement Team 8am to 8pm. 12-hour waking Night Concierges. Compulsory key-work with meetings at least weekly in the first 3 months. Clients are required to commit to working with Key-workers and with other agencies, as relevant to support needs. Tailored, whole-person support, advocacy and referrals to relevant agencies e.g. primary healthcare and substance/alcohol rehab services. Opportunities for life-skills development, learning and educational courses in-house and through local organisations, and volunteering.
Rooms and charges
- En-suite: 27
- Total spaces: 27
Facilities
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- Disabled facilities: 1 adapted room, plus adapted shower facilities on ground floor. Wheelchair accessible.
Rules and policies
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Walthamstow Central or Blackhorse Road tube stations. Overground – Wood Street Station. Buses 97, 123, 158.
Volunteering
Volunteering application form is on-line via our website, or telephone/call in for an application form. We're looking for people who want to share their skills or interests - cooking , gardening, or who can be befrienders and accompany individuals to appointments - health, benefits.
Donations
Non-perishable food. Clean clothes only! Household goods or furniture in good condition only! Phone 020 8520 6363 or email theoffice@wfcbranches.org.uk for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Branches Hostel 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.