YMCA Halton Foyer
Referral address
Halton Lodge Avenue
Halton Lodge
Runcorn
Cheshire
WA7 5YQ
Referral phone
01928 591680
Referral email
halton.lodge@creativesupport.org.uk
Website
http://www.creativesupport.co.uk
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people aged 16-25. Must have a local connection.
Who we cannot help
No automatic exclusions. May not be able to accept Schedule 1 sex offenders, people with a history of violence or arsonists.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 65
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Referrals accepted via the Halton Gateway Scheme.
Referral procedure
Phone, call in Mon-Fri 9am-10pm or write. Application form completed by applicant and referral agency before interview. Need proof of ID eg benefits document.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 1-3 Months
- Maximum stay: 6 months - 1 Year
Support and accommodation
Support offered
12 full time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Staff on site Mon-Fri 8am-10pm. Night support workers Mon-Sun 8pm-6am. Support plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed monthly. Advice and support on housing, training, education, employment, independent living skills, including budgeting, cooking, personal health/hygiene. The service has a meaningful timetable of activities designed to increase residents skills and develop confidence.
Rooms and charges
- Single: 64
- Total spaces: 66
Facilities
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- Disabled facilities: 2 rooms have visual alarms and are accessible to people using wheelchairs. Chair lift to first floor.
Rules and policies
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Runcorn train station - 45 mins walk. Bus to Town Centre and Widnes from outside hostel.
Volunteering
Volunteering opportunities with induction and training available. Assisting support workers under supervision and some admin work also available.
Donations
Accept food and money donations for residents' use and money donations to further our programme work with residents (eg trips, leisure, equipment etc).
Is this page accurate?
If you work for YMCA Halton Foyer 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.