What is supported housing?
Torfaen Mind provides a pre-tenancy service for homeless men to offer support whilst waiting for a secure tenancy. Torfaen Mind also provides 13 supprted housing bedspaces which are rooms in shared houses with staff support. These housing projects are designed to:
• Support you to learn or regain skills to move into independent living
• Identify your permanent accommodation needs and work with you towards securing appropriate independent accommodation
• Support you identify new opportunities to enhance your wellbeing
• Promote an understanding and management of your mental health and well being
• Support you with claiming benefits/budgeting and managing your money
• Support you with daily living skills
• Support you to improve your confidence and self-esteem
• Provide emotional support
• Support you to access services and opportunities
• Provide other practical support
Supported housing is provided via:
• Two supported houses in Pontypool (one of which provides support for those with higher needs) and two supported houses in Cwmbran
• Support throughout the week between 9am and 7pm
• A 24 hour emergency on-call service
For further information or to make a referral Contact the Housing Team on:
Tel: 01495 768830
Email: housing@torfaenmind.co.uk
Men’s Pre Tenancy Service
This project aims to provide pre-tenancy support for homeless men from the age of 16 who are experiencing difficulties in relation to their emotional health and wellbeing.
The service provides information, advice, guidance and practical support to men within the borough of Torfaen. Support is offered in a variety of ways including practical strategies for self-care, use of the Centre's shower and washing machine, food and support in order to help the individual adopt positive lifestyle changes.
The service will also facilitate referrals to appropriate organisations and support homeless men to secure some form of accommodation.
For more Pre-Tenancy Support information please contact:
Don Kerr
Tel: 01495 768830
Email: don.kerr@torfaenmind.co.uk
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