Supported Housing ...
Supported housing is offered in the Lancaster & Morecambe district and in Accrington. The two projects operate slightly differently; however, the same ethos underpins the two.St James House in Accrington is a 13 bed supported housing project for individuals requiring support with their drug/alcohol related issues in order to remain abstinent. The aim of the project is to work through a structured process of resettlement into the community. All tenancies are issued for a 6 month period, during which time tenancy management, life skills issues and other support needs are developed through regular key work and extra support mechanisms. It is anticipated that residents will progress to aftercare services after this time.
Referral Criteria
Clients must:
- Be 18 yrs or over.
- Be drug / alcohol free for 28 days (or more) in community.
- Have had/dealing with drug/alcohol issues.
- Have a need for supported housing
- Want to access support & structure.
- Be committed to remaining abstinent.
- Be able to manage & maintain their own tenancy.
- Want to realise their potential & live a pro-social life in the community.
Both male & female referrals are accepted. It is our policy to carry out random mandatory urine testing. Tier 2 – Tier 4 services are able to refer to us, as well as the individual themselves. All referrals to the service are subject to Inward House Projects risk assessment procedure and the Supported Housing team reserves the right (in discussion with referral agencies) to refer on to a more appropriate service. There are no specific exclusions, however management reserve the right to exclude any person they deem not suitable. Any person convicted of arson, a sexual offence against a minor or a violent offence who makes an application for accommodation will be assessed and considered on an individual basis by management.
Supported Housing in the Lancaster & Morecambe district provides 7 units of accommodation. 5 of these units are in Lancaster and 2 in Morecambe. Staff are not on site but provide visiting support as agreed in the individual client’s care/support plan.
Referral Criteria
Clients must:
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Be drug free and committed to remaining so
- Have recently completed a rehabilitation programme
- Need support to gain the skills required for successful independent living
- Follow a jointly agreed support plan with their designated worker
Referrals are accepted from a variety of sources for example Probation & Prison Services and Inward House Projects own tier 4 Residential Rehab Unit - Walter Lyon House. Referrals from the community are accepted subject to availability and assessment.
6 months Assured Short-hold tenancies are offered to clients with the objective being that the client will move on to living independently in the community.
Supported housing is provided from:
| St. James House St. James Street Accrington BB5 1LY Tel: 01254 872761 Fax: 01254 300130 |
Falcon House 4 Queen Square Lancaster LA1 1RN Tel: 01524597137 Fax: 0871 9940086 |
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