Accommodation
YMCA Chester le Street
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Young single homeless people aged 16-35 with support needs. No local connection required.
Who we cannot help
Arsonists and Schedule 1 offenders.
Gender
Mixed
Minimum age accepted
16
Maximum age accepted
35
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency including Housing Solutions.
Referral procedure
Application forms. Interview and risk assessment. Require proof of ID and additional background
information.
Length of stay
Minimum stay
3-6 Months
Maximum stay
2 Years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
8 full time staff and 2 part time.. 24 hour waking cover. Weekly meetings. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed weekly. Staff provide advice and support with life skills training in order to prepare for independent living.
Total spaces
30
Further information
Public transport
Chester le Street train station 5 minute walk
Project situated in town centre with direct bus route to Newcastle, Sunderland and Durham.