The house first opened in 1991 for men unable to look after themselves or Old Men of The Road. The house was staffed for 24 hours a day and provided a safe, homely environment for these long term residents. However, St Paul's Hostel was not able to keep the occupancy rates up and a new client group was sought.

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Agencies in Worcester had long identified the need for a 'dry house.' The Bromyard Road project was initiated by St Paul's Hostel, who agreed that there was an unmet need. After a short closure, the house reopened in 1996 as a Dry House.

St Paul's Hostel employs one full time project leader at Bromyard Rd, plus 24 hour on-call cover.

In addition the clients receive support from the referring agency and the appropriate drug/alcohol services. Support would include group work, one-to-one counselling and relapse prevention. There is also support for the clients' families.

It is a large Victorian house offering privacy for the residents, as well as a sense of belonging to a small community.

The house comprises of a large TV lounge, large dining/kitchen area, 1 ground floor bedroom and 4 single and 1 double room upstairs.

All bedrooms are kept locked for the residents' privacy. Smoking is not permitted indoors.

Outside there is a fairly large garden, with a barbeque area.