YMCA supported housing is much more than just a hostel – it’s a route to independent living.

Aged 16 - 35 with nowhere to stay?

Sleeping rough, sofa surfing or at risk of losing your home?

Who this is for:

• 16 – 35 year olds who are homeless or in need of somewhere to live.
• Young single mothers
• Homeless families
• Young people in housing need with physical disabilities, learning difficulties,
  mental health problems, criminal records

“I feel that my support worker is always there
whenever I need her. I feel there is always someone to turn to
if I encounter a crisis, and there are plenty of activities on offer.”

Glee start, Cory, visits West London YMCA:

• Go to the Homeless Persons’ Unit, Single Homeless Unit, or Social Services 16+ Team in the London Boroughs of Ealing, Hillingdon, Harrow and Hounslow. They will tell you what is available for you and can refer you for a place to stay with support.
  Open 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday.
• Find out if there is a room available without a referral in Uxbridge.
• To live with a host family in Harrow or Hounslow, look at the Supported Lodgings scheme.
• If you are 16-17 and are at risk of being homeless, Safestop, Uxbridge, provides emergency support.
• Not sure what to do? Phone 0208 832 1525 for advice.

Accommodation advice
0208 832 1525

“Living here has made a big difference in my life. I don’t know
where I would be today if I hadn’t come here. I have been given
so much support and so many opportunities.”

How supported accommodation could help you:

• Over 550 young people a night have a safe place to stay at one of our 9 supported housing projects.
• Residents have a support worker and personal development plan. This plan is written with you, to help you in the ways you need most. You can stay for up to 2 years.
• We provide basic skills tuition, computer courses, help with finding training courses.
• We develop employment skills including CV writing, job search, and being interviewed.
• We develop living skills including budgeting, cooking, healthy lifestyles, and finally help you to move on to permanent accommodation.
• We help with benefit claims and finding health care.
• We provide personal support for emotional issues and help you develop confidence and your social skills.
• There are many opportunities to get involved with resident activities and volunteering.
  
• West London YMCA Foyer at 25, St. Mary’s Road, Ealing, helps young people who are homeless or in housing need, move from dependence to independence.

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