Salvation Army - Witham Lodge
Referral address
Public Health Team Gateway System
15/17 The Avenue
Lincoln
LN1 1PD
Referral email
Website
http://www.lincolnshire.gov.uk
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people, including ex-offenders, those with mental health, drug or alcohol problems, and women escaping domestic violence. Must have a local connection to Lincolnshire. Dogs can now be accepted on a four day trial.
Who we cannot help
Sex offenders. May take arsonists and people with a history of violence, subject to risk assessment and individual decision.
- Minimum age accepted: 18
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
All referrals sent through Gateway system "The Avenue".
Referral procedure
All referrals to be filled out by local agencies and sent to Gateway system The Avenue
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- Maximum stay: 6months
Support and accommodation
Support offered
4 full time and 19 part time staff, emergency on-call system. Compulsory keywork system (10 residents per key worker), two meetings per week. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed as necessary. Staff provide advice and support with life skills, budgeting, sexual health and accessing employment.
Rooms and charges
£11.69 required from residents receiving benefits.
- Single: 50
- Total spaces: 50
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, with ensuite facilities.
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- Disabled facilities: 1 wheelchair user can be accommodated. Adapted shower and kitchen. Warden Call system.
- Other facilities: Lounge, computer suite, garden.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Must participate in programme of support. No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking in own room and garden only. 28 day licence agreement.
Visitors
In common room or garden only, 9am-9pm daily, 1 hour per visit.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Skegness train station and bus station - 2 minutes walk.
Donations
Food, clothes, household goods, money. Email chris.hartley@salvationsarmy.org.uk for details.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for Salvation Army - Witham Lodge 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.