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No place to rest
Safe As Houses Nightstop(SAHN) is a small charity organisation that offers emergency accommodation to homeless young people aged 16-25 on a one-night-at-time basis.
The accommodation is provided by volunteers in their own homes, we call these volunteers Hosts. The Host will have a spare bedroom and will provide an evening meal, breakfast the following morning, the opportunity to have a bath or shower and use of the washing machine if required. Costs are reimbursed.
Volunteers are given full training and are expected to undergo an enhanced criminal records bureau check before being accepted onto the scheme to ensure the safety of the young people.
When a young person is referred to the project an interview, which includes a risk assessment is carried out and two references are required. An appointment is made at this time to offer longer-term support before accommodation is offered and arrangements are made to transport the young person to and from the Hosts home.
Young people can become homeless for a variety of reasons and this project provides a unique service. However, without dedicated, caring volunteers, we may have to refuse young people our service. SAHN is based in Ashington although we receive referrals from all over Northumberland.
We find that some young people who need the service are reluctant to leave their own area and prefer to take their chances sleeping rough on familiar streets. They are often vulnerable, afraid, and have no confidence.
The project is managed by a small dedicated team and is always interested in hearing from people who may want to be involved with them.
If you are part of an organisation that wants to know more, or are interested in becoming a volunteer host, contact us on 01670 523260/857167 or email safeashouses@dial.pipex.com
Do you believe in young people?
Do you have a spare room?
Could you help a young person to move towards independence? Barnardos Supported Lodgings Scheme finds Supported Lodgings for youngsters needing stability in their lives after leaving care or who are homeless.
The project is looking for people who have a room to spare and can offer temporary accommodation to a young person aged 16 – 21 years of age.
Accommodation providers receive a fee paid directly from the project; the young person also makes a contribution from their income. The amount they can expect to receive in total will be around £140 per week. The financial rewards may seem small but this is an opportunity to make a big difference in a young person’s life.
Barnardos offers support and training for the Lodgings providers as well as support groups. Anyone interested in learning more about the scheme can contact; Carol Preston, Scheme Co-ordinator or Fiona Brown on 01670 714400 or by e-mail on carol.preston@barnardos.org.uk fiona.brown@barnardos.org.uk
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