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Our mission

Our aim is not to intervene in individuals’ private lives, but to help and support people to make their own decisions, and to take control of their own lives
    
Support

We recognise that many factors contribute to homelessness, and are dedicated to offering support for issues such as:

  • Drug abuse
  • Alcohol dependency
  • Mental health problems
  • Domestic violence
  • Learning difficulties
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    Our facilities

    The hostel provides 40 male and 6 female beds, in both double and single rooms. We also provide:

  • Cooked breakfast, lunchtime snack and an evening meal plus cold drinks throughout the day
  • Recreation & dining area, TV room, lounge & patio
  • Free laundry facilities
  • Access to visiting services & partner agencies, including a doctor, chiropodist & employment advisor
  • Occassional day trips and activities such as football
  • A befriending service under the supervision of the Volunteer Coordinator
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    Keywork

    All residents are given a keyworker from within the staff team. They meet regularly, provide advocacy and support. It is an opportunity for the staff to get to know their clients, to more accurately assess their needs, for the clients to let off steam, and also to work out their next move. Keyworkers are not counsellors, however, they can help refer residents to appropriate services.

    The keyworker liases with the resettlement team to work out the best move on accommodation that the hostel can offer to the resident.
        
    Meals

    Breakfast: 8am till 9am. Seconds are served at 9. (Weekends 8.30 – 9.30)

    This is full English breakfast in addition to cereal and toast.

    Snack: 1pm till 1.30pm

    This is an unpaid for meal, and is cuppa soup and toast.

    Evening Meal: Mon-Sat 6 till 7, with seconds at 6.45

    This is a two course meal, main and pudding.

    Sundays: there is no snack, main meal is at 4.00, seconds at 4.45.

    Tea and coffee are available free during breakfast and main meal
        
    Visiting Services
  • Doctor (weekly)
  • Chiropodist (fortnightly)
  • Turning point (weekly)
  • YMCA Next Step Advisor (as required)
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    Games & Recreation

    Darts, pool table, table tennis, bingo, quizzes, cards other games, 2 TVs one with a digital box, occasional daytrips, football
        
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    Downloads

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    The Hostel

    Resettlement

    Summer 08 Newsletter

    Autumn 08 Newsletter

    Spring 09 Newsletter

    Summer 09 Magazine

    Spring 2010 Magazine
        
    Need further assistance?

    Click here to see some useful telephone numbers of other support organisations.
        
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