YMCA - West Bromwich
Referral address
38 Carters Green
West Bromwich
B70 9LG
Referral phone
0121 524 1950
Referral email
Website
Who is the project for?
Who do we help?
Single homeless people aged 16-60 with support needs.
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: 60
How to get a referral
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.
Referral procedure
Phone Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Application form must be completed by any 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
9 support staff, 24 hour security cover. Support staff complete action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed quarterly. Staff provide help with basic skills, and access to training, employment and computer facilities. The project has a fitness centre, sports hall and coffee shop.
Rooms and charges
£7.00-£12 p/w required from residents in receipt of benefits.
- Bedsit: 145
- Total spaces: 145
Facilities
- Furnishings: Rooms partially furnished.
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- Disabled facilities: None.
- Other facilities: Lounge, IT facilities, fitness area, life skills kitchen.
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. 4pm – 11pm.
User participation
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Further information
Public transport
West Bromwich bus station, Guns Street Tram stop
Volunteering
contact us on 01902 371550 or via email on info@ymcabc.org.uk for further information.
Donations
Tinned food and store cupboard items, toiletries, kitchen goods etc. Call us on 0121 524 1950 for further information.
Is this page accurate?
If you work for YMCA - West Bromwich 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.