Coastline Housing Homeless Project Kirsty Hickson Homes and Communities Theme Lead
Homelessness in Cornwall Cornwall rough sleeper numbers amongst highest May 2015 Cornwall’s rough sleeper numbers third highest in the country January 2017 Cornwall awarded almost £300k from DCLG to prevent rough sleeping December 2016
Our Services
Our Services 16/17 to date 15/16 • Supported 107 people • Supported 208 people • 42 refusals • Received 431 • 65 planned moves referrals • 62 refusals • 142 planned moves
Our Services Day centre Night shelter Housing advice & Warm, safe place to Guidance sleep IT Access 24/7 Support Telephone Access Access to Addiction Services Laundry Facilities Benefits Advice & Shower Guidance GP Services
Our Services
Our Journey so far… 2015 – Barncoose 2016 – Redruth 2017 ?
Why do we need a new building? • Services split across two sites • Day Centre - Grade 2 Listed Building – Significant costs during the next 15 years totalling £291k • Night shelter – residential building – Shared rooms
Our vision • Person-centred holistic approach - under one roof • Building on Strengths, Abilities & Potential • Tailored individual Support – focusing on personal assets and aspirations • Grow the Partner & Volunteer Program from within
Any questions?
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