Supported Housing Services
These drug and alcohol free accommodation based services are located in the heart of the communities they serve and have been running for over 10 years providing individuals with a safe, stable and supportive environment. It is from these foundations that clients are supported in addressing the practical issues which affect their tenancies by working through a structured framework of support which leads to resettlement back in the community.
Each client entering the service is offered a 6 month licence agreement and is required to partake in the support package on offer. This includes attendance of group work sessions 3 times a week, 1:1 key work sessions, residents meetings and compliance with house rules. Residents are however, living independently within their own flat/ room and are free to come and go from the building at their leisure.
We take a holistic approach to supporting our residents, however it is anticipated that residents will access other structured interventions such as educational and training programmes and/or voluntary work in order to prepare them for independent living. Residents are also supported in their personal choice of recovery programme such as the12 step philosophies, SMART Recovery or any other structured intervention.
St James House, Accrington - 13 bed Supported Housing Project
We are a 13 bed facility comprising of 2 shared flats and 9 single flats. Each flat is self contained and fully furnished. Staff arrangements are in place 7 days a week and the office is located on the basement floor of the building. St James House is situated in Accrington town centre and is also within a minutes walking distance to the bus and train stations.
Aldcliffe House, Lancaster – 6 bed shared Supported Housing Project
We are a 6 bed facility with shared kitchen, lounge, dining area and bathrooms(3). Each room is fully furnished and the shared facilities are spacious, relaxing and designed with sharing in mind. The project is located in the heart of the city centre and within 5 minutes of the train and bus stations.
Criteria
- Age 18 or over (Male or Female)
- Must be totally abstinent for at least 28 days prior to accessing
- Have a history of substance misuse issues
- Has undertaken significant treatment/education/development in understanding their addiction and remaining abstinent
- Willing and able to make positive change
- Partake and be in need of the support package being offered
- In need of secure housing
- Not excluded if coming straight from prison (drug free) and/or if applying for release on licence/parole/HDC
- A willingness to manage and maintain their own tenancy
- Be able to pay their rent whether through HB or self funded
- Want to realise their potential and live a pro social life in the community
To Make a Referral
Individuals may be referred through a service they are in contact with or they may self- refer. The Supported Housing Services are open access and as such we welcome referrals from a wide spectrum of sources.
Once a referral is received, an appointment will be made by one of the specialist Housing Support Workers to undertake a full and comprehensive assessment in order to determine suitability into the service.
