St Basils - Ashram Moseley: Oakfield Road
Referral address
c/o Youthline
Referral phone
0300 303 0099
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young people aged 16-21 who are leaving the care of the local authority and require support with moving towards independent living. Must have a local connection to Birmingham.
Who we cannot help
People with a history of violence, arson or sex offences. Current drug users.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 21
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from Children & Families and any agency via Youthline.
Referral procedure
Phone Youthline (0300 303 0099, 24 hours daily) which is operated by St Basils in partnership with 4 other organisations. Youthline is responsible for assessing the support needs of young people aged 16-25 in Birmingham and for arranging appropriate levels of support.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1 year
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
5 full time staff, 2 volunteers, emergency on-call system. key worker system, with at least weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed at least every 6 months. Provide emotional and practical support around budgeting, healthcare, benefits, employment and training. Also help with developing independent living and social skills.
Rooms and charges
Residents pay own utility bills.
- Flat: 9
- Total spaces: 9
Facilities
- Furnishings: Flats unfurnished.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Laundry facilities, computer, garden.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Smoking allowed in own rooms only. Assured shorthold tenancy.
Visitors
Visitors allowed. Can stay overnight up to 2 nights a week.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Buses 1, 35, 50.
Volunteering
Have a volunteer scheme - email irene.casserley@caldmoreaccordha.org.uk for further information.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for St Basils - Ashram Moseley: Oakfield Road 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.