Catalyst - Young Persons Services
Referral address
Hutton House
18 Bradman Way
Stevenage
SG1 5RE
Referral phone
01438 318251
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 16-25 with support needs, including those with low level drug, alcohol or mental health issues. Priority to applicants with a local connection to Stevenage Borough Council area.
Who we cannot help
People whose support needs are too high to be met by the project. Those with a history of violence, arson or sex offences.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 25
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Many referrals come from Stevenage Borough Council, Hertfordshire Young Homeless Group, and Connexions.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 10am-5pm for application form, completed by applicant and agency before interview. Need 2 proofs of ID, eg passport, bank statement, birth certificate, NI card, letter from GP/agency, and background information and proof of income and/or benefits.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 6 months
- Maximum stay: 18 months
Support and accommodation
Support offered
4 full time and 9 part time staff on-site, sleep-in cover at Hutton House and Ripon Road. Lower support with no sleep-in cover at Broadwater Crescent (last stage accommodation). Keywork system, weekly meetings. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviews. All referrals should be emailed to the central inbox - stevenage@chg.org.uk
Rooms and charges
£13.35 - £14.27pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- 36
- Total spaces: 36
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished with fridges.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Lounge, access to laptop and wifi at Hutton House & Ripon Road & Marymead, laundry. Garden at Hutton House and Ripon Road only.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol or smoking allowed on the premises. Must be prepared to engage in education or employment or training. Licence agreement.
Visitors
In communal areas at Hutton House only, need photo ID. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Stevenage Train Station for all 3 projects
Volunteering
No volunteers at the moment, but welcome enquiries - email stevenage@chg.org.uk or phone 01483 318251.
Donations
Please contact the project with the information below to see if we will accept the donations. Email stevenage@chg.org.uk or phone 01483 318251 for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Catalyst - Young Persons Services 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.