Thames Reach - Wandsworth
Referral address
51 Drakefield Road
London
SW17 8RT
Referral phone
020 8767 7700
Referral email
trbwandsworth@thamesreach.org.uk
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people with support needs around mental health, including those with dual diagnosis of mental health and drug/alcohol problems. Priority to those with Wandsworth connection.
Who we cannot help
Those with a recent history of arson or serious violence.
- Minimum age accepted: 18
- Maximum age accepted: None
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept referrals from named agencies in Wandsworth. Priority to Wandsworth Homeless Persons Unit for the Friends House Project (dual diagnosis project) for 14 days. Other referrals from local CMHT, DAAT and other local agencies.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Referral form. Risk assessment and other reports if appropriate eg CMHT, social work, drug/alcohol team. Further assessment at interview. Visit to project.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 6 months
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
8 staff on-site Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm in 5 houses (late cover twice a week until 8pm at Friends House, the Dual Diagnosis project), also alternate Sat, emergency on-call system. Keywork system, monthly meetings. Support plans with 6 monthly reviews. Staff offer support with mental health issues, daily living skills, emotional issues, employment and training. Participation in programme of support is a requirement of the tenancy agreement.
Rooms and charges
£9-£14pw from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Single: 22
- Flat: 17
- Total spaces: 39
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, some with washbasins.
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- Disabled facilities: One ground floor room and bathroom and one flat are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
Smoking only allowed in own room or flat. Assured shorthold tenancy.
Visitors
By arrangement with staff in individual projects. Overnight guests with staff permission.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Tooting Bec, Balham tube, Clapham Junction train - 10 mins walk. Buses 155, 249, 355.
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