Greystones
Referral address
215 Mossley Road
Ashton under Lyne
OL6 6LX
Referral phone
0161 330 1557
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless men aged over 35 with support needs, including those with drug and/or alcohol problems. Prioritise applicants with a local connection to Tameside.
Who we cannot help
People with a conviction for arson in the last 5 years.
- Minimum age accepted: 35
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Accept referrals direct from prison.
Referral procedure
Phone or call in Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm. Complete common referral form. Project will interview and complete risk assessment form during interview. Decision made on the same day.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: None
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
5 members of staff, available Mon-Fri 8.30am-6pm, skeleton staff on Sat. On-call system outside these hours. Provide support around independent living skills, debt, budgeting, alcohol, drugs and offending. Range of workshops including benefits advice, self confidence, problem solving, computers, literacy and numeracy, arts and crafts.
Rooms and charges
£43pw required from residents receiving benefits.
- Single: 34
- Double: 6
- Total spaces: 40
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished.
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- Disabled facilities: Can accommodate 4 wheelchair users.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Alcohol on a controlled drinking programme and smoking allowed in own rooms only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Daytime only in communal areas. No overnight guests.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Train and bus station - 10 minutes walk.
Volunteering
Currently 2 volunteers. Opportunities in administration, befriending, running art classes, help with reading, group outings etc. Phone 0161 330 1557 for further information.
Donations
Food, clothing and art materials. Email greystones215@yahoo.co.uk or phone 0161 330 1557 for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Greystones 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.