YMCA - West Bromwich
Referral address
38 Carters Green
West Bromwich
B70 9LG
Referral phone
0121 524 1950 or 0121 524 1973
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people aged 16-48 with support needs, including young people aged 16-24 with support needs around education, training and/or employment. 95% of residents must have a Sandwell connection.
Who we cannot help
Arsonists and sex offenders. People with convictions for firearms/weapons offences or possessing drugs with intent to supply.
- Minimum age accepted: 16
- Maximum age accepted: 48
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency. Most agency referrals come from Sandwell Social Inclusion, Youth Offending Team, Single Referral Panel (Sandwell) and Neighbourhood Offices.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application form completed by referring agency prior to interview. Require proof of ID, proof of income and references.
Length of stay
- Minimum stay: 3 months
- Maximum stay: 2 years
Support and accommodation
Support offered
14 support staff, 24 hour waking cover. Keyworker system (13 residents per keyworker) with weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Staff provide help with basic skills, and access to training, employment and computer facilities as part of foyer project. The project has a fitness centre, sports hall and community cafe.
Rooms and charges
£7.80-£10pw required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Bedsit: 145
- Total spaces: 145
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms fully furnished, with ensuite facilities.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
Rules and policies
House rules and tenure
No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking in own room only. Licence agreement.
Visitors
Maximum of 2. Need photo ID. No under 16s except family member agreed in advance with staff.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
Sandwell and Dudley train stations - 30 mins walk. Black Lane Metro station - 3 mins walk.
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