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HELPING YOU
FIND A HOME
ADVICE FOR SINGLE
HOMELESS PEOPLE
What to do
Places to stay
Who can helpHaving problems with housing and looking for a new home can be a very distressing and worrying time. We have put together this booklet to help you with your search. It provides information on where to look for housing, what you can expect, agencies which can help you and details of emergency accommodation, which you can access if you do not have anywhere to stay immediately. Help from the Council Our duties to the homeless Unfortunately we cannot accommodate everyone who comes to us for help. Who we can help is decided by applying Part VII of the Housing Act 1996 (as amended by the Homeless Act 2002). There are five areas or criteria that the council investigate when they are considering what our duty is towards you: • are you homeless? • are you eligible? • are you in priority need? • are you intentionally homeless? • do you have a local connection to the London Borough of Hounslow? If you are homeless, eligible, in priority need and not intentionally homeless you may be able to get help from the council with housing. If you are not in priority need, the council is able to provide you with advice and assistance to help you find your own accommodation. There are set categories of people who are in priority need: • pregnant women and dependents who live with them; • people who are responsible for dependent children; • people who are homeless as a result of fire, flood or other disaster; • 16 and 17 year olds; • people aged 18 to 21 who have been in care; and • other people who are particularly vulnerable.
What if I’m not in priority need? This leaflet has been written to help people who are not in priority need find somewhere to live. It gives useful information on how to find housing, what you can do if you do not have anywhere to stay tonight and all the help which is available to you. Help to stop you having to leave your home You should always get advice if you have been asked to leave your home. There are a range of local housing advice agencies that can provide advice and help with your housing problem, providing extra help with finding accommodation when we cannot house you. An adviser can check whether you have a legal right to stay in your current property. You don't necessarily have to leave just because you've been told to. Landlords and mortgage lenders have rules to follow if they want to evict you, this normally means that you are entitled to written notice and a court order, which allow you time to arrange somewhere else to live. Even if you have already left your property, you may be able to move back in. If you live with your landlord as a lodger there are fewer rules for them to follow, they should still give you reasonable notice however, this may vary with your circumstances. If you have left your home because of an argument or problems with your family you should get some advice straight away. There are a range of agencies which can offer counselling or mediation to help you with the problems at home. If you have been asked to leave your home by your husband, wife or partner it is important to get some advice from a specialist agency as your rights and the rules are very complicated. Getting some advice might help you to go back to your home. Staying with family and friends Staying with friends or family is often a good solution when you need somewhere to stay as it will give you somewhere to live while you find a more permanent home. If you are able to arrange this, make sure you don’t out stay your welcome as the time there will be valuable while you make other arrangements. If your friend asks you to leave, there will probably be very little you can do. Most people who are staying with friends are classed as an excluded occupier, which means that they can be evicted at very short notice.
Emergency Housing I need somewhere to stay tonight If you are homeless or threatened with homelessness you should try to stay with friends or family while you arrange where you are going to live. If you cannot do this and need somewhere to stay tonight, you may be able to find a place in a night shelter or hostel. Hostels and nightshelters There are a range of hostels available across London, they cater for a range of different circumstances, some have an open door policy and will attempt to house someone directly from the streets. Others may have to offer any vacancies to their local homeless out-reach teams, before being able to offer it to you when you approach them directly. Remember that these hostels are often in high demand, so you may need to try a number of them to see if they have a space available. We have included details in this booklet of a range of direct access hostels, which you can approach directly to help you find somewhere to stay. It's best to telephone first to check that they have room, as you may be turned away if you arrive when the hostel is full. A specialist hostel may be able to help with problems, that are making your housing situation worse, and will usually support you in finding longer-term accommodation. What is a hostel like? The type of accommodation and facilities available in a hostel will vary, many have shared kitchens and bathrooms and you will have to pay to stay there. A hostel will house people with different issues. Many have strict rules to ensure that it is a comfortable place to live. Some hostels may have times when you have to be in or may not allow visitors, and alcohol and drugs are usually banned. If you break the rules of the hostel, you can be evicted very quickly and it may be more difficult for you to find other emergency housing. How much does it cost? We have included, with the hostel list, details of how much rent you should expect to pay for each. The rent in a hostel can be quite high, however, hostels are there for emergency situations, and many will accept you even if you do not have any money but are able to claim benefits to pay for the accommodation.
How long can I stay? The amount of time you can stay in a hostel will vary, some will provide short term help for a few days, others will provide a bed for a couple of months, but most will help you to find somewhere more permanent to move to. Bed and breakfast hotels You may be able to find a place to stay in a bed and breakfast hotel. You can get details of cheap local bed and breakfast hotels in the Yellow Pages or Thompson local directories. Most bed and breakfast hotels will accept people at the door but it's always best to telephone first to check that they have room and, if you require help with your rent, if they accept housing benefit. Staying at a bed and breakfast can be expensive so you will probably have to pay some money before you can stay there. Refuges If you have become homeless because of abuse, violence or threats you may be able to get a place in a refuge. The addresses are kept secret to protect the people staying there. If you don't feel safe in your own area, you may be able to go to a refuge in another part of the UK. Most refuges are for women and unfortunately there are very few refuges for men, but there is always help available to ensure that you can find a safe place to stay. If you are going to be homeless because you are fleeing an abusive or violent situation, we can help you directly. We will be able to give you confidential advice and help arrange a safe place for you. Alternatively, there are specialist advice agencies that can help such as Women’s Aid and the Men’s Advice Line; you can find their details in this booklet. Finding longer-term accommodation If you have made short term arrangements of where to stay, or if you have time before you have to leave your home, you will need to start to think about where you are going to live in the longer-term. There are a number of options available to you depending on your own circumstances, often the most likely option will be renting privately and there is a range of different types of properties available in Hounslow and surrounding areas.
I would like to rent a property from the
council.
In general, demand for affordable homes in the borough far exceeds the number of
properties available.
Social housing is not the right option for everyone, particularly if you have nowhere to
live. Many people face a long wait for social housing and people with lower housing
need may not be re-housed at all.
Therefore, we do not recommend that this is a suitable option if you are actively
arranging where you’re going to live, as you may have to wait many years before being
offered a home, and most people are never offered a property from the housing register.
Private rented accommodation
Renting from private landlords is often the only option available to single people and
couples, particularly in the short term.
Renting privately can be a good option for you as you will be able to arrange a
property quite quickly and choose the type of property you like, in a location you
choose.
Private tenancies can be fully furnished, partly furnished or unfurnished. Think about
the sort of home that will suit you before you start looking, you might want a place
that is:
• near your family and friends; • in a particular area;
• shared with other people or the • available for a short time;
landlord;
• at an affordable rent; or
• furnished or unfurnished;
• on the ground floor.
Be realistic about what you are prepared to accept and what you can afford.
Where to look
You can find adverts for properties to rent in newspapers and in shop windows and
on ‘for sale’ boards.
Landlords also let their properties through letting agencies who will find a tenant on
their behalf. You can find details of local letting agencies in the yellow pages or
Thompson local directory.Letting agencies are likely to charge a fee for their services when you have accepted
a property with them. They cannot make a charge to you for just registering with
them.
Useful Websites
• www.easyroommate.com
• www.Loot.com
• www.net-lettings.co.uk
• www.findaproperty.com
• www.londonnet.co.uk
• www.easylondonaccommodation.com
• www.propertyfinder.com/rent
• www.primelocation.com/uk-property-to-rent
• www.homesandproperty.co.uk
Newspapers
A lot of people find accommodation through newspapers. Places go quickly so it is
important to start early and follow up the advert as soon as possible.
You might want to try:
• Hounslow Guardian
• Hounslow Chronicle
• Hounslow Feltham and Hanworth Times
• Loot: Daily paper which has a large London wide accommodation section
• Evening Standard: Daily paper with London wide accommodation section.
Wednesday in particular has a large section
• London Lets: Wednesday only, for accommodation throughout London
• The Guardian: Capital Radio flatshare list in The Guardian, ‘The Guide’
• West London Post.
I don’t have a deposit/rent in advance
Sometimes the biggest difficulty in renting privately can be having the rent in advance
and deposits needed.Most private landlords require a deposit, usually equivalent to one month's rent
before letting a room or a property. A deposit is returnable and will be given back to
you when you leave the property, unless there is any damage other than usual wear
and tear.
In addition to a deposit, landlords sometimes require rent in advance. If you have
been claiming Income Support or Job Seekers Allowance for six months you can
apply to the DWP at your local Job Centre Plus, for a budgeting loan for ‘rent in
advance’. Contact details for Job Centre Plus can be found in our advice agency
listings at the end of this booklet.
You can claim up to £1000 to enable you to secure private rented accommodation.
Guarantors
You may be asked to provide a guarantor who will sign an agreement that they will
take responsibility on your behalf for any tenancy problems, including guaranteeing
the rent if you fail to pay it.
How much rent will I have to pay?
Rents can vary greatly depending on the type of property and its location. If you rent
privately and are on a low income you may be able to claim housing benefit to help
you pay your rent.
In April 2008 a new way of calculating housing benefit was introduced called Local
Housing Allowance (LHA) which is based on the area you live, the number of people
in your property and your households size.
If you are a single person under the age of 25, it is likely that you will only be eligible
to receive Housing Benefit to cover the average cost of a room in a shared property.
They will look at:
• Your personal and financial circumstances:
• money you and your partner have coming in – earnings, some benefits, tax
credits and occupational pensions;
• your savings and any savings your partner has; and
• your circumstances (age, size of family, disability, whether anyone living with
you should help with the rent)
• The particulars of your home and the rent you pay:
• Is the rent reasonable for your particular home if you rent privately?
• Is your home a reasonable size for you and your family?
• Is the amount of rent reasonable for the area where you live?Housing Benefit will not usually be paid if:
• you have savings of over £16,000, unless you are aged 60 or over and getting
the ‘guarantee credit’ of Pension Credit;
• you live with a close relative in their home;
• you are a full-time student (unless you are disabled or have children);
• you are an asylum seeker or are sponsored to be in the UK; or
• you do not meet the right to reside or the habitual residence test.
Housing benefit will not affect any other benefits you get.
To find out more or apply for Housing Benefit contact:
Hounslow Revenue Services on 020 8583 4242 or call into one of the council
offices.
Arranging to view properties
When you have found a property you are interested in, you will need to arrange to go
and see if you like it.
As a safety precaution, it’s a good idea to get a friend to go with you on the viewing
and to also let someone know where you’re going.
When you get to the property you should make sure the property is in a good state of
repair, that it is secure and all of the heating, lighting and plumbing works.
If you are going to be sharing a property with other people, it’s a good idea to try to
meet them to see if you will get along with them.
Usually private rented properties are available straight away, so try to be prepared to
move in or start paying the rent quickly, or you might be able to get the landlord to
hold the property for you for a short while.
As some properties may be popular, it’s always useful to be organised and if you like
it, be ready to make a decision. Remember, the viewing is not just for you to see if
you like the property, the landlord will also be seeing if they think you will be a good
tenant, so its important to make a good impression.
Information you will need to provide
Most landlords or letting agents will want to make formal checks to see if you will be a
good tenant. These may include asking for references, making a credit check and
they may want to contact your previous landlord. You will need to provide your
personal details and details of your salary and previous addresses.Your tenancy agreement When you decide on the property you would like to rent, you will sign and be entering into a legal contract called a tenancy agreement with your landlord. Most private self-contained tenancies are assured short-hold tenancies, and usually last for six months or sometimes a year, and can be renewed by you and your landlord at the end of this time. Your tenancy agreement should give details of: • the tenancy start date; • the length of the tenancy if it is for a fixed period; • the amount of rent, when it is due and when it may be reviewed or increased; • what notice is needed from you and the landlord to end the tenancy; and • your and your landlord’s rights and responsibilities. Low Cost Home Ownership If you want to buy a home of your own but can’t quite afford to, low cost home ownership may be what you are looking for. Low cost home ownership is a general term for a number of schemes aimed at helping people on low and moderate incomes afford to buy a home of their own. There are a variety of low cost home ownership schemes available in the Borough. The most popular scheme available is New Build HomeBuy, also known as ‘Shared Ownership’ or ‘part buy, part rent.’ This is where you buy a share of a new build property and pay a small proportion of rent on the remaining share you do not own. Gradually, you can buy further shares and eventually own your home outright. There are other schemes available, which enable you to purchase a property on the open market and get an equity loan for the share you cannot afford, at a very low interest. To be eligible for any low cost home ownership opportunities available in Hounslow, you must be living or working in the Borough, on a moderate income and unable to afford to buy a home of your own. For more information and details of how to apply, visit www.hounslow.gov.uk/keyworker and www.housingoptions.co.uk
Useful Information Over the following pages we have provided details of sources of further information and organisations who may be able to help you. Please note that we cannot recommend any particular accommodation, agency or service provider, we are only providing information. We cannot accept any responsibility regarding any advice or accommodation you receive from any of the agencies included in this booklet.
National helplines
Alcoholics General information about Alcoholics Anonymous and its recovery programme. 020 7833 0022
Anonymous
Asylum Aid Legal advice and assistance for refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. 020 7354 9264
Careline Crisis telephone counselling service for children, young people and adults on 0845 122 8622
any issue, including relationship difficulties, depression, mental health, child
abuse, bullying, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, drug and alcohol
problems and stress.
Childline A free confidential helpline for children and young people in the UK. You can 0800 1111
talk to ChildLine about anything - no problem is too big or too small. If you are
feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone.
Get Connected A helpline providing advice on any issue. 0800 8084994
Gay and Lesbian Provides information, support and a referral service for lesbians, gay men, 020 7704 2040
Helpline bisexual people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their
sexuality.
London Street Runs a hotline, currently open 9am-12 midnight, for anyone concerned about 0870 383 3333
Rescue people sleeping rough.
Message Home Message Home offers help, advice and support. If you feel unable to make 0800 700740
direct contact with the people you have left behind, they can help by forwarding
a message on your behalf to your family, carer or partner. They will only pass
on this message and will not tell your family any other information. Your call
cannot be traced
Men’s Advice The Men's Advice Line is a confidential helpline for men who experience 0808 801 0327
Line violence from their partners or ex-partners.
National A helpline for women experiencing physical, emotional or sexual violence in the 0845 7023468
Domestic home. Advice, information and support. Can refer callers to local refuges and
Violence helpline emergency and temporary accommodation across England.
National Drugs The National Drugs Helpline, also called 'Talk to Frank' telephone helpline 0800 776600
Helpline offers advice, information and support to anyone concerned about drugs and
solvent/volatile substance misuse, including drug mis-users, their families,
friends and carers.
Rape Crisis Information and support for rape victims and other resources. 0115 900 3560
Release (Drugs Provides a range of services dedicated to meeting the health, welfare and legal 0845 4500 215
Helpline) needs of drugs users and those who live and work with them.
Runaway Runaway Helpline is a national, free phone confidential service for anyone who 0808 800 7070
Helpline has run away from home or care, or been forced to leave home.
Samaritans Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours 08457 909090
a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including
those which could lead to suicide.
Saneline SANEline is a national out-of-hours telephone helpline offering emotional 0845 767 8000
support and information for people affected by mental health problems.
Sexual Health A 24-hour, seven-days-a-week, free and confidential telephone service with 0800 567123
Line advice about HIV, AIDS, sexual health, sexually transmitted infections, local
services, clinics and support services.
Shelter's Free Telephone advice and information for people with a housing problem or who 0808 800 4444
Housing Advice are homeless. Issues dealt with include housing rights, harassment, illegal
Helpline eviction, rent and mortgage arrears, disrepair, housing benefit, domestic
violence, hostel placements and finding accommodation. Helpline open 8am -
8pm, 365 days a year.
Victim Support Gives free and confidential support to help you deal with what you've been 0845 3030900
through as a victim or witness of crime, whether or not you report the crime to
the police.Hostels The London Borough of Hounslow is unable to recommend any particular accommodation, agency or service provider. It is merely providing information. The Authority cannot therefore accept any responsibility regarding the advice/accommodation you receive from any of the agencies included in this booklet.
Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Centrepoint - Berwick Street Young single homeless people Arsonists, bail absconders, 16 21 17 Self or agency referrals. Priority Daily. Operate a 27 Single: 9 at £192.49 Tottenham
25 Berwick Street aged 16-21 who are vulnerable long term homeless people to ALS, Cardinal Hume, CSTM, waiting list. 2 bed: 9 at £192.49 Court Rd,
London and at risk and who have low- and those with chaotic drug New Horizon and London Irish £25.28pw required Oxford
W1F 8RF medium support needs. use. Centre. Referral questionnaire from residents in Circus,
020 7423 6805 or 7287 9134 completed (name, DOB, brief receipt of benefits. Leicester Sq
housing history etc). If accepted, or Piccadilly
www.centrepoint.org.uk can move in immediately. Proof Circus tubes -
of ID preferred. 5 mins walk.
Church Army – Cosway Street Single homeless women with Those with a recent history 18 59 35 Agency referrals only until 5pm, Daily. Operate a 72 Single: 72 at Edgware
1-5 Cosway Street mental health, drug, alcohol or life of violence or arson. then accept self referrals. Self waiting list for Includes £149.16 Road or
London skills issues, including multiple Women with high support referrals permitted for 1 night, longer stay 14-bed £141.21 for mental Marylebone
NW1 5NR needs. 4 beds for emergency needs which cannot be met longer stay subject to interview. beds. mental health unit beds. tubes - 5 mins
020 7262 3818 referrals with low support needs, by the project. Those who Phone (24 hours). Require proof health unit. £12pw required from walk. Buses:
maximum stay of 3 nights. 14-bed have used substances in of ID (birth certificate, passport, residents in receipt 6, 18, 27, 98,
www.maryleboneproject.org.uk mental health unit for medium the last 3 months who are NI number, Home Office papers of benefits. 205.
support needs. not linked in with services. if relevant).
Kairos Community Single homeless people with drug Those with a history of 18 None 40 Self or agency referrals. Phone Weekly. Usually 39 In 1st Single: 39 at Peckham Rye
22 Linden Grove or alcohol related problems with arson or severe violence. (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). Interview operate a stage and £226.35 train. Buses:
Peckham low support needs who are People continuing to use considers applicant's waiting list. 2nd stage Above are charges 12, 35, 36,
London committed to becoming drug free drugs or alcohol. commitment and ability to RCH, plus for first stage house. 37, 63, 78,
SE15 3LF and sober. Priority to those with a participate in the programme. If 116 move- £32.24pw required 157, 171,
020 7277 6264 local connection. no vacancies, placed on waiting on spaces. from residents 177, 312,
list. Will help with claiming receiving benefits. 343, 345,
benefits, and getting ID and 363, P12.
funding.
London Hostels Association Working people and students with Unemployed people or 18 60 22 Self referrals. Write or phone Weekly. No 1391 In 11 Single: 378 at £116- All hostels
54 Eccleston Square no additional support needs. people on benefits. (9am-5pm Mon-Sun) for waiting list. hostels. £129.50 within Zones
London application form. Require 1 2 bed: 292 at 1 and 2.
SW1V 1PG weeks' rent in advance, £100 £88.50-£111
020 7834 1545 deposit and £20 key deposit. 3-4 bed: 143 at
Require proof of ID. £64.50-£87.50
www.london-hostels.co.uk Charges depend on
whether half board
or self catering.
Merton Action for Single Homeless Young single homeless people People with a history of 16 21 18 Self or agency referrals. Contact Weekly. No 9 Single: 1 at £120.34 Colliers Wood
(MASH) aged 16-21. Priority to those with violent crime. Those with by phone (24 hours). If applicant waiting list. 2 bed: 4 at £107.01 tube - 5 minutes
8 Wilton Road a 6 month local connection to LB drug or alcohol problems. meets criteria and there is a £7.28pw required walk. Buses:
Colliers Wood Merton. People on conditional bail. vacancy, interview arranged from residents in 55, 57, 155,
London (usually same day). If successful, receipt of benefits. 200, 219.
SW19 2HB move in immediately. Must have
020 8543 3677 proof of ID. May require list of
previous convictions.
Missionaries of Charity - Gift of Love Single homeless men aged 30-60 Men who are violent. Those 30 60 45 Self or agency referrals. Do not Weekly. No 36 bed: 4 at Free Lambeth North
112-116 St George's Road with low support needs, currently using accept referrals on Thursdays, waiting list. 3-5 bed: 4 at Free or Elephant &
London particularly those who have been drugs/alcohol who do not otherwise 8.30am-11.30am daily. 5+ bed: 2 at Free Castle tubes - 5
SE1 6EU sleeping rough. wish to stop using while at Only accept applicants after an There is no charge mins walk.
020 7401 8378 or 7620 1504 the hostel. Men with high assessment by the Sister in for the Buses: 12, 53,
support needs that can not Charge. accommodation. 148, 188, 344,
be met by the project. C10.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Missionaries of Charity - Home of Single homeless women with no Women with a history of 18 60 40 Self or agency referrals. Phone Daily/weekly. No 15 2 bed: 1 at Free Queens Park
Peace or very low support needs. Prefer violence. Women unable to (8.30am-11am and 2.30pm- waiting list. 4 bed: 2 at Free tube and rail
179 Bravington Road applicants to have a local care for themselves. 7pm) to check vacancies. No 5 bed: 1 at Free station - 5
London connection to LB Westminster. referrals on Thursdays. Usually There is no charge minutes walk.
W9 3AR require proof of ID. for the Buses: 6, 36,
020 8969 2631 accommodation. 187, 316.
Salvation Army - Edward Alsop Court Single homeless men with low Arsonists. Schedule One 18 None 36 Self or named agency referrals. Daily. Operate a 108 Single: 79 at St James's
18 Great Peter Street support needs. Priority to those offenders. Those with a Phone or call into project after waiting list. £175.01 Park tube - 5
London with a local connection to LB history of violence. 8.30am. Referral form sent to Bedsit: 25 at mins. Buses:
SW1P 2BT Westminster. referrals manager. Interview. £142.47 11, 24, 211
020 7233 0296 One emergency bed available Flat: 4 at £139.33 (Victoria
nightly. Need proof of ID for Lower rate of Street), 507
www.salvationarmy.org.uk emergency bed and proof of ID ineligible charge in (Greycoat
and income for other bedsits and flats. Place).
bedspaces. £4.62-£24.05pw
required from
residents claiming
benefits.
Servite Houses - Park House Young women aged 18-30 in full Arsonists, women with a 18 30 20 Self referrals or named agency Weekly. No 76 Single: 76 at Earls Court
227 Earls Court Road time employment or education. history of violence or with referrals. Phone, call in or write waiting list. £109.31 tube - 3
London current addiction problems. for an application form. All charges are minutes walk.
SW5 9BL Application form completed by included in the rent. Buses: C1,
020 7373 2851 prospective resident prior to C3, 328.
interview. Require proof of ID
www.servitehouses.org.uk and income.
SPEAR Hostel Single homeless people, Those already on a ban 16 None 29 Self or agency referrals. Phone Fortnightly. 12 4 2 bed: 6 at £177.03 Richmond rail
24 Kew Road particularly those who have been (always time limited) from or call in for referral form Operate a spaces for £12pw required station and
Richmond sleeping rough. Will accept SPEAR services. Arsonists. between 8am-11pm. Priority to waiting list. women. from residents in tube - 2
TW9 2NA people with some support needs. People with recent sexual SPEAR's outreach team. receipt of benefits. minutes walk.
020 8948 5564 Usually applicants need to be offences. Booking in includes explanation Buses: 90,
over 18, but will accept 16/17 of hostel procedures and 190, 290,
year olds in special completion of housing benefit 337, 371,
circumstances. forms. Applicants must be 391.
eligible for benefits.
West London YMCA Homeless people aged 16-35 "Arsonists, paedophiles." 16 35 23 Single homeless people Weekly. No 185 Single: 163 at South
25 St Mary's Road with support needs such as claiming benefits: referrals via waiting list. Including £171.86 Ealing/Ealing
Ealing mental health, drug or alcohol LB Ealing and Ealing CAT only, 22 self- Studio: 22 at Broadway
London problems, learning difficulties or who are asked to supply catering £136.40 tubes - 10
W5 5RE physical disabilities. Must have a background information. studio £18.66pw in catered minutes walk.
020 8799 4800 local connection to LB Ealing. Students, working people, flats. rooms. £4.28pw in
Also accept working people, tourists not claiming benefits studio flats.
students and tourists. can refer themselves: write or
www.westlondonymca.org phone (9am-5pm Mon-Fri).
235 Project People who have completed a People with a history of 18 None 26 Self or agency referrals. Phone Varies - worth 7 Single: 7 at £98 Tooting Bec
c/o 11 Alexandra Road drug rehabilitation programme in violence, arson or sex the central referrals office on checking approx tube. Balham
Wimbledon the last two years, and who offences. number given (10am-6pm Mon- regularly. £5.20pw min rail station - 2
London SW19 7JZ require intensive support. Can Fri) or write. Operate a required from minutes walk.
020 3274 4035 accept those with alcohol waiting list. residents in receipt
www.cranstoun.org problems, providing they are of benefits.
primarily drug users.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Arbours Association People with mental health No automatic exclusions. All 18 65 33 Self or agency referrals. Phone Varies. Operate 23 In 3 Single: 23 at £60 All houses
6 Church Lane problems who have low to applications are individually (9am-4pm Mon-Fri) or write. a waiting list houses. approx are 10
London medium support needs. assessed. Interview first by Arbours occasionally. £26pw approx minutes walk
N8 7BU psychotherapist, then with house required from from a tube
020 8340 7646 co-ordinators. Meetings with residents in receipt station.
current residents, which may of benefits.
www.arboursassociation.org include a weekend stay. Process
takes 3-6 weeks.
ARP – Camden, Hackney, Islington People who have been alcohol No automatic exclusions. All 18 65 Self or agency referrals. Phone Weekly-monthly. 56 In 7 Single: 56 at £100-
and Lambeth and/or drug free for at least 48 applications considered on or call in (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). No waiting list. schemes. £125
75 Knatchbull Road hours (1st stage) or 3 months a case by case basis. Application form completed prior £4.56-£9.99pw
London (2nd stage). Must be willing to to interview. Need up to date risk required from
SE5 9QU maintain abstinence while living assessment, proof of ID and residents receiving
020 7326 1882 or 7704 9840 in project and engage in support relevant reports. benefits.
services. Priority to those with
local connection.
Carr-Gomm - North London Single homeless people with People with convictions for 18 None Applicants should initially contact Varies. Operate 314 In 41 Single: 314 at £76- Office:
270-272 Camden Road additional support needs, arson or serious violent Carr-Gomm to see if the local a waiting list. schemes. £178 Camden
London including mental or physical offences in the last 5 years. authority has 100% nomination £3-£18pw required Town tube.
NW1 9AB health problems, HIV/AIDS, ex- Those with no support rights in a specific borough. Write from residents in Buses: 29,
020 7482 2048 offenders, care leavers, refugees, needs. Those unwilling or or phone (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). receipt of benefits. 253.
a history of drug/alcohol misuse unable to live in shared Application pack. Interview.
www.carr-gomm.org.uk which is now under control. Local accommodation. Needs and risk assessment. If
connection preferred. accepted, placed on waiting list.
CASA Shared House Men with alcohol problems who Those whose primary 18 None 35 Self or agency referrals. Phone Varies. Operate 7 Single: 7 at £57.41 Tufnell Park
75 Fortess Road have spent 3 months in dependence was on drugs. (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) or write. a waiting list of £11.21pw required tube - 5
London rehabilitation working on their Those with a history of Camden Universal Referral form about 3-6 from residents in minutes walk.
NW5 1AG drink problem and who have violence, sexual assault or and risk assessment. months. receipt of benefits. Buses: 4,
020 7428 5955 gained a level of stability in their arson. Those who are still Assessment meetings with staff. 134, 390.
lives. Need to have been sober drinking or using drugs. Require reference. Must have
for at least 3 months and have Those unable to cope with been abstinent for at least 2
low to medium support needs. level of support offered by months at referral and 3 months
the project. before moving in.
Causeway Irish Housing Association Young Irish people (by birth or People with a history of 18 31 25 Self or agency referrals. Phone Monthly. 185 In 49 Single: 82 at £90 Office: White
c/o Haringey Irish Centre descent), aged 18-31, who have violence and arson. Those (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) to check if Operate a properties, average Hart Lane
Pretoria Road no support needs and are willing unwilling to abide by the the waiting list is open. waiting list. mainly Bedsit: 62 at £150 train station
London to live in shared housing. Can equal opportunities policy. Application form completed prior shared average or Seven
N17 8DX accept couples. to interview. If criteria are met, accommod Flat: 41 at £150 Sisters tube.
020 8365 1751 placed on waiting list until a ation. average
suitable vacancy arises. Average £2.50pw
www.irishcauseway.org.uk from residents in
receipt of benefits.
City YMCA London – Barbican People of any age working or Those with current drug or 16 None 20 Self or agency referrals. Write or Varies. 200 In 1 Single: 150 at Barbican,
2 Fann Street studying within and around the alcohol problems. Those phone (8am-10pm Mon-Fri). Operates an building. £211.85 Moorgate or
London City of London. Can accept whose needs cannot be met Application form and interview. occasional 2 bed: 25 at St Paul's
EC2Y 8BR people claiming benefits. Can by the low level of support Require proof of identity and 4 waiting list. £181.89 tubes. Buses:
020 7628 0697 accept couples. the hostel offers. weeks rent in advance. People All charges are 4, 55, 56.
claiming benefits cannot move in included in the rent.
www.cityymca.org until their benefit has been
confirmed.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Community Housing and Therapy - People with severe mental health All referrals assessed on an 18 65 35 Self or agency referrals. Phone Monthly. 12 Single: 10 at £900 Surbiton rail
Dainton House problems. Also accepts people individual basis. (9am-5pm Mon-Fri), write or Operate a 2 bed: 1 at £850 station - 5
1a Upper Brighton Road with a dual diagnosis of mental visit website. Application form waiting list. Registered Care minutes walk.
Surbiton health and substance misuse, completed by applicant and/or Home.
KT6 6LQ and those with a forensic history. referral agency. Require
020 8390 0545 placement funding, psychiatric
report, risk assessment. 6 week
www.cht.org.uk assessment period.
Community Housing and Therapy - Ex-service men and women aged Those with criminal 18 55 25 Self or agency referrals. Phone, Monthly. 21 In 6- Single: 6 at £100 Hostel: East
Home Base 18-55 who have been homeless convictions for extreme call-in (9.30am-5.30pm Mon- Operate a bed Flats: 15 at £86-£90 Acton tube.
158 Du Cane Road or are at risk of homelessness violence or sexual crimes. Fri) or write. Application form. waiting list of shared £12-£15pw required Flats:
East Acton and require low support to Those dependent on Interview. Require proof of about 16-20 house and from residents in Paddington or
London prepare for independent living, alcohol and/or drugs. military service. May require weeks. 15 self receipt of benefits. Edgware
W12 0TX including those with mental health psychiatric or social work contained Road tubes -
020 8749 4885 problems. reports. Can apply whilst in bedsits/flat 10 minutes
service and be offered a place s. walk.
www.cht.org.uk on discharge.
Community Housing and Therapy - People with severe mental health All referrals assessed on a 18 65 30 Self or agency referrals. Phone Monthly. 11 Single: 9 at £900 Ladbroke
Lexham House problems. Can accept people case by case basis. (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) or write. Operate a 2 bed: 1 at £850 Grove tube.
28 St Charles Square with a dual diagnosis and those Application form. Require waiting list. Registered Care Buses: 52,
North Kensington with a forensic history. placement funding, psychiatric Home. 23, 7, 70,
London reports, background information 295.
W10 6EE from social worker and risk
020 8969 8745 assessment. 6 weeks
assessment period.
www.cht.org.uk
ECHG - Queen Mary Mental Health Single homeless women with Women with a recent 18 59 35 Referrals for mental health Varies. No 54 Single: 54 at Victoria
Service mental health issues requiring history of violence or arson. beds must come via named waiting list. Including 5 £135.76 tube/rail
28 Greencoat Place medium to high support. Priority Women with current alcohol agencies who are notified of Registered RCH is £340pw. station.
London to those with a connection to LB or drug dependency issues. vacancies. Accept self or Care £9.64pw required Buses: 2, 8,
SW1P 1DX Westminster. 5 spaces for agency referrals for 5 Home from residents in 36, 52, 73,
020 7976 6338 women with chronic mental emergency beds by phone after beds. receipt of benefits. 82, 185.
health issues. 5 emergency beds 5pm. Interview. Agencies fill in
www.echg.org.uk for single homeless women. referral form and risk
assessment. Prefer proof of ID.
Equinox - Mitcham Park Men with alcohol problems who Men who are still drinking. 18 NON 45 Self or agency referrals. Write Varies. 8 Single: 8 at £87.08 Mitcham train
Equinox Substance Misuse Service want to maintain abstinence from Those with a recent history E or phone (9am-4.30pm Mon- Sometimes £3.50pw required and tram
3 Mitcham Park alcohol, preferably referred from of substantial drug use. Fri). If meet criteria, interview. operate a from residents in stations.
Surrey detox, but will accept those at People without a connection Aim to interview within 5 days waiting list. receipt of benefits. Morden tube.
CR4 4EN least one week sober on to a South London borough. of referral. Applicants must Buses: 118,
020 8646 0975 admittance. Priority given to have stopped drinking for 5-7 264, 270,
applicants with a LB Merton or days before admission. 280, 355.
www.equinoxcare.org.uk Sutton connection.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Equinox Women's Service - Oulton Women ex-offenders who are Arsonists. 18 None 34 Self or agency referrals via Infrequently. 6 Single: 6 at £104.96
House currently on a Statutory Probation Service. Phone Operate a £5pw required from
c/o 4th Floor Supervision Order or those who (10am-5pm Mon-Fri) or write. waiting list. residents in receipt
224-236 Walworth Road have served a custodial sentence Form completed by agency and of benefits.
London SE17 1JE of over 12 months. Priority given applicant. Interview. Require
c/o 020 7740 5785 to those with a LB Camden MG16, risk assessment and
connection. psychiatric report.
www.equinoxcare.org.uk
Harrow Churches HA - Low Support Young single homeless people Those with "unmanageable 16 24 18 Self or agency referrals. Phone, Varies. Operate 38 In 9 Single: 38 at £119 Office:
Schemes aged 16-24 with low to medium aggressive behaviour" or + call in (9.30am-5.30pm Mon- a waiting list. shared approx Harrow-on-
Penn House support needs. Must have a 6 severe drug/alcohol Fri) or write. Application form houses. 6 £10.50pw approx the-Hill tube
16 Peterborough Road month LB Harrow connection. problems. Those with a and interview. If accepted, places for required from and Harrow
Harrow 16/17 year olds must be referred history of sex offences, placed on waiting list. Require women. residents receiving bus station.
HA1 2BQ by Social Services. violence or arson which risk assessment and proof of benefits.
020 8423 0373 or 8426 4995 would put others at risk. ID.
www.hcha.eu
Hope House Women recovering from drug or Women who have not been 18 65 30 Self or agency referrals. Phone Monthly. Usually 8 Single: 4 at £709 Queens Park
49 Saltram Crescent alcohol dependency who have through detox or undergone (9.30am-5pm Mon-Fri). If operate waiting 2 bed: 2 at £709 tube and train
London been through detox, undergone a a treatment programme. referral is appropriate, list. Registered Care station - 10
W9 3JS primary treatment programme Applicants must be 2 weeks assessment interview arranged. Home. Private mins walk.
020 8969 3587 or 8964 4723 and who have "some abstinent. Applicants must be drug and clients pay Buses: 6, 28,
understanding of the 12 step alcohol free for at least 2 weeks £772.50pw. 31, 36, 46,
www.actiononaddiction.org.uk approach to recovery". prior to admission, and be 187, 328.
willing to maintain abstinence.
Hyelm Young single people aged 16-24 Arsonists. Sex offenders. 16 24 19 Self referrals. Write for Infrequently. 223 Single: 59 at £131- Hampstead
Arthur West House with no additional support needs Those with additional application pack or visit website Waiting list of 2- £134 tube - 3
79 Fitzjohns Avenue who have recently left home and support needs that cannot (www.hyelm.com). ID required. 4 months. 2 bed: 80 at £88- minutes walk.
London are coming to work or study in be met by the level of Must pay a week's rent in £116 Bus: 46.
NW3 6PA London for the first time. May staffing at the project. advance. £10 key deposit. 4 bed: 1 at £79
020 7435 8793 accept those entitled to housing All charges are
benefit. £15pw less after the
www.hyelm.com first 4 weeks.
£26pw required
from residents in
receipt of benefits.
Kingston and Wimbledon YMCA - Working people and students Any other than target group. 18 45 28 Self referrals only. Apply in Infrequent. 28 Single: 28 at Parsons
Parsons Green aged 18-45. Can accept people writing or visit for informal chat. Operate a £112.50-£118 Green tube -
6 Parsons Green on benefits (if working or a Require £225 (2 weeks rent) waiting list of 1 Prices vary 2 minutes
London SW6 4TQ student). room deposit and £15 key year. according to size of walk. Buses:
020 7736 4878 deposit. room. 14, 22.
www.kwymca.org.uk
Local 33 Church Triumphant Single homeless people, People with alcohol related 18 65 20- Self or agency referrals. Infrequent. 12 In 3 Single: 12 at £70 Office:
26 Mayflower Road including ex-offenders, with no problems "as we do not 30 Contact in person, by phone Operate a houses. Residents Brixton,
London SW9 9JZ additional support needs who are have the facilities or trained (11am-4pm Mon, Tues, Weds waiting list of responsible for Stockwell or
020 7737 3107 prepared to engage in training, staff to provide the support, and Fri) or in writing. Applicants about 2 years. paying their own Clapham
and people with drug problems care or supervision that they are asked to come to the office utility bills. North tubes -
who are prepared to attend a need." for an informal interview and to 5 minutes
rehab centre. complete an application form. walk.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Metropolitan Support Trust - Gay Gay men escaping from same Those who are not able to 18 64 28 Self or agency referrals. Infrequent. 18 In 3 Single: 18 at £90-
Men's Housing sex domestic violence or cope with low level of Contact by phone to check Operate a properties. 110
Apex Court homophobic violence. Can accept support. vacancies and give initial waiting list. £10-£15pw required
1 Woodger Road those with some additional details (9.30am-5.30pm Mon- from residents in
London support needs. Fri) or write. If appropriate, form receipt of benefits.
W12 8NW completed by applicant and
020 8743 2165 referral agency. Interview. Visit
to project to meet existing
www.mst-online.org.uk residents.
MIND in Haringey - Milton Park People with enduring mental People whose main support 18 64 45 Self or agency referrals. Initial Infrequent. No 8 Single: 8 at £84.23 Highgate tube
88 Milton Park health needs wanting to live need is not a mental health contact by phone to check waiting list. £4.20pw required - 10 minutes
London independently in the community. issue. Those with a history vacancies. Application form, from residents in walk. Buses:
N6 5PZ Priority is given to those with a of arson or physical assessment, interview and visit receipt of benefits. 43, 134, 263 -
020 8341 1886 local connection to LB Haringey. violence. to project. Require medical, 5 minutes
psychiatric and social reports, walk.
discharge summary, risk
assessment where applicable.
Moullin House Students aged 18-25 with low or Currently unable to accept 18 25 24 Self referrals. Phone, drop-in Monthly. Waiting 46 Single: 42 at £125 Ealing
24-26 Mount Park Road no support needs. Can also those on benefits. (8.30am-12 noon Mon-Sat) or list of up to 6 2 bed: 2 at £98 Broadway
London accept older students or young write for application form. If people. After first 4 weeks, tube - 5
W5 2RT people who are working or doing there are no places available, rent is reduced to minutes walk.
020 8997 4343 training courses if there are placed on waiting list. Once a £115 and £90
spaces. place is offered must pay
www.misw.org.uk/moullin deposit of £150. Require proof
of ID.
Mount Carmel People with alcohol problems People who are still 18 None 45 Self or agency referrals. Write Varies. Operate 18 Single: 18 at £430 Streatham
12 Aldrington Road who have stopped drinking and drinking. Those with a or phone (8am-7.30pm Mon- a waiting list. Registered Care Common or
Streatham "wish to recover in abstinence". significant history of non- Fri). Referral form completed by Home. Streatham
London Must be committed to abstinence alcohol related violent applicant. Initial assessment of train stations.
SW16 1TH from alcohol and drugs. criminal behaviour. suitability, then informal Tooting Bec
020 8769 7674 interview, visit to house and and
discussion of the programme. Broadway
www.mountcarmel.org.uk tubes.
Oak Lodge People with a history of drug use, Those with a history of 18 None 29 Self or agency referrals. Write Monthly. 14 2 bed: 7 at £546 Project: East
c/o 11 Alexandra Road who have completed a full detox violence, sexual offences or or phone (10am-6pm Mon-Fri) Operate a Registered Care Putney tube
Wimbledon programme and who require arson may be refused to give initial details. If waiting list of Home. and Putney
London intensive support. Can accept admission following appropriate, appointment for several weeks. Clients under 25 Bridge rail
SW19 7JZ those with alcohol problems, assessment by staff. assessment interview. Require pay £25.90pw, over station - 7
020 3274 4035 providing they are primarily drug NI number, MG16 and 25 pay £37.85pw. minutes walk.
users. psychiatric reports if
www.cranstoun.org appropriate. Place offered
subject to local authority funding.
Project 85 People with drug or alcohol People with a history of 18 None 30 Self or agency referrals. All Monthly. 13 Single: 1 at £96.62 Project:
c/o 11 Alexandra Road misuse problems who have offences related to arson, referrals taken centrally via Operate waiting 2 bed: 6 at £96.62 Tooting Bec
Wimbledon completed a 1st stage violence or sexual offences. head office - number given list. Approx £5.06pw tube - 2
London rehabilitation programme of at Those not eligible for above. Phone (Mon-Fri 10am- required from minutes walk.
SW19 7JZ least 12 weeks duration in the housing benefit. 6pm) or write. Assessment residents on Bus: 219.
020 3274 4035 last 2 years. Priority given to interview. benefits.
those leaving any Cranstoun
www.cranstoun.org Drug Services rehabilitation
program.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Religious of Mary Immaculate Young working women and Women on benefits. 18 24 19- Self referrals. Phone, call in Varies. Waiting 68 Single: 18 at £96 Gloucester
15-16 Southwell Gardens students aged 18-24. 20 (Mon-Fri 9am-12 noon, list of 2-3 2 bed: 19 at £81 Road tube - 5
London 4.30pm-7pm) or write. people. 3 bed: 4 at £70 minutes walk.
SW7 4RL Application form. Interview with Buses: 49,
020 7373 3869 Sister-in-Charge. Require 74.
parent's address and
background information.
Richmond Fellowship - Amadeus People with mental health Applicants with a history of 18 45 25 Self or agency referrals. Phone Infrequently. 13 Single: 13 at £1400 Ealing
House problems aged 18-45. drug use must be drug free (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). Application Operate RCH. Flat rate Broadway
18 Corfton Road for at least 3 months, those form. Require social and occasional includes cost of train and tube
London with alcohol problems must psychiatric reports, risk waiting list of 8- forensic clients. or North
W5 2HT be "dry" for at least 6 assessments and guarantee of 12 weeks. Ealing tube -
020 8997 8015 months at time of referral. funding. Informal visit, 28 day 10 mins walk.
Those with eating disorders. formal stay. Existing residents Buses - 10
www.richmondfellowship.org.uk consulted about who is mins walk.
accepted.
Rugby House - Agar St Augustine's People with primary alcohol People with a long history of 18 65 39 Self or agency referrals. Phone Varies. Operate 11 In 2 Single: 11 at
71 Agar Grove misuse problems who wish to violence. Convicted sex for initial queries (Monday- a waiting list. houses. £510.84
London participate in an abstinence offenders. Those with Friday 10am-4pm). Interview Residents receive
NW1 9UE based rehabilitation treatment severe mental health date set within a week. May an allowance for
020 7916 7634 programme. problems unable to cope require additional supporting food.
with level of support offered information. Applicants must
www.rugbyhouse.org.uk by the project. have guarantee of placement
funding through Social
Services.
Servite Houses – Kemplay Road Young single women aged 18-26 Those unable to live 18 26 22 Self or agency referrals. Write Infrequent. 15 Single: 15 at Project:
c/o 48 Wandsworth Common Northside with low support needs who are independently with only low or phone for an application Operate a £75.79-£80.51 Hampstead
London SW18 2SL in housing need, particularly support from the project. form. Application forms and waiting list. £3.33pw required tube and
020 8871 3260 those on a low income, first time phone queries are made to from those in Hampstead
visitors to London and overseas lettings office (number above). receipt of benefits. Heath rail
www.servitehouses.org.uk students. Interview. station - 5
minutes walk.
Shenehom People with mental health People with a history of 20 65 45 Self or agency referrals. Phone Infrequently. 13 2 Single: 13 at Barnes and
31 Ranelagh Avenue problems aged 20-65, who violence or those with an (9am-5pm Mon-Fri) or write. Operate a short buildings: £665.85 Barnes
Barnes require medium levels of support. alcohol or drug problem. Informal visit, application form. waiting list. 11 in main Registered Care Bridge train
London Priority to those with a RB Formal assessment interview. scheme, 2 Home. stations.
SW13 0BN Richmond upon Thames Meal at the house and in semi- Buses: 33,
020 8876 2199 connection. overnight trial stay. Require independe 72, 209, 283.
psychiatric and social reports. nt unit.
www.shenehom.org.uk
Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation Ex-service personnel, including Each application considered 18 Non 60 Self or named agency referrals. Infrequently. 225 In 2 Flat: 225 at £105 Sir Oswald
446 Fulham Road those with a history of on a case by case basis. Phone, call in (Mon-Fri 9am- Operate a buildings. Approx £15pw Stoll
London homelessness who need support. 5pm) or write. Application form waiting list of required from Mansions:
SW6 1DT Accept people with physical completed prior to interview. approx 2 years. residents in receipt Fulham
020 7385 2110 disabilities, mental health and Require Ministry of Defence of benefits. Broadway
alcohol misuse issues. Can Service records and Social tube.
www.oswaldstoll.org.uk accept couples. Must have some Services, Probation and Westway
independent living skills. psychiatric reports if applicable. Beacons:
East Acton
tube.Project Who it’s for Will not accept Min Max Ave How to get in How often is Total Cost per week Public
age age age there spaces transport
vacancies
Sisters Avenue Project People who have experienced People with a history of 18 None 31 Self or agency referrals. All Varies, but 7 Single: 7 at £104.14 Clapham
c/o 11 Alexandra Road substance misuse and who have violence. Arsonists. Sex referrals taken centrally via usually monthly. Minimum £5.20pw Junction rail
Wimbledon completed a period of drug offenders. head office - number given Operate a required from station.
London rehabilitation/treatment of at least above. Phone (Mon-Fri 10am- waiting list. residents on Clapham
SW19 7JZ 12 weeks duration within the last 6pm). If referral made from benefits. Common
020 3274 4035 2 years. prison, write. Assessment tube. Buses:
interview. 35, 45a, 77,
77a, 37.
www.cranstoun.org
SPEAR Hostel Single homeless people, Those already on a ban 16 None 29 Self or agency referrals. Phone Fortnightly. 12 4 2 bed: 6 at £177.03 Richmond rail
24 Kew Road particularly those who have been (always time limited) from or call in for referral form Operate a spaces for £12pw required station and
Richmond sleeping rough. Will accept SPEAR services. Arsonists. between 8am-11pm. Priority to waiting list. women. from residents in tube - 2
TW9 2NA people with some support needs. People with recent sexual SPEAR's outreach team. receipt of benefits. minutes walk.
020 8948 5564 Usually applicants need to be offences. Booking in includes explanation Buses: 90,
over 18, but will accept 16/17 of hostel procedures and 190, 290,
year olds in special completion of housing benefit 337, 371,
circumstances. forms. Applicants must be 391.
eligible for benefits.
Thames Reach - Robertson Street People aged over 55 with a Those who present a 55 Non 65 Self or agency referrals. Write 6-8 a year. 42 Single: 42 at Wandsworth
Project history of street homelessness current risk of arson. People or phone (9am-5pm) to discuss. Operate a £208.06 Road rail - 15
1a Daley Thompson Way who find it hard to sustain or who need nursing care must Agency completes referral waiting list. £45.94pw required mins.
London obtain other forms of long term have an appropriate form. Agency and applicant visit from residents in Clapham
SW8 3DA accommodation due to package of care arranged project. If appropriate, applicant receipt of benefits. Common tube
020 7720 9505 challenging behaviour, continued with external agencies prior moves in or is placed on the - 20 mins.
heavy drinking and/or chaotic to moving into the scheme. waiting list. Buses: 77,
www.thamesreach.org.uk way of life. 87, 137, 345.
The Arbour Men aged 18-45 who have Anyone except target group. 18 45 28 Self or agency referrals. Phone Monthly. 9 Single: 3 at £395 Streatham
47 Tooting Bec Gardens alcohol and/or substance misuse to make initial contact (1pm- Operate waiting approx. train station -
Streatham problems. Must need a 5pm). Application form list. 2 bed: 3 at £395 10 mins walk,
London rehabilitation environment. completed by prospective approx. Tooting Bec
SW16 1RF resident. Staff discuss £67.22pw required tube - 15
020 8769 3444 motivation of applicant and vote from residents mins walk.
as to suitability for programme. receiving benefits. Buses: 249,
www.tnp.org.uk Placement funding required 319.
from relevant borough.
Thurston House Men recovering from drug or Anyone still using drugs or 18 65 30 Self or agency referrals, usually Varies. Operate 22 2 bed: 2 at £688 or Clapham
52 Rectory Grove alcohol dependency who have alcohol. by phone (9am-5pm Mon-Fri). a waiting list - £773 Common tube
London been through detox, spent some Assessment visit, includes average wait 1 3 bed: 6 at £688 or - 10 minutes
SW4 0EB time in a 1st stage treatment interview. May require week. £773 walk.
020 7622 7833 programme, and wish to remain psychiatric and/or primary Lower charge:
abstinent. Can also accept men treatment centre reports. Must LA/DSS/Probation
www.actiononaddiction.org.uk with additional mental health be committed to and/or have funded. Higher:
problems. done 12-Step primary private fees.
treatment. Registered Care
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