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Project 99: Addressing Homelessness Through Supportive Housing

Discover Project 99, a successful intervention and prevention program reducing homelessness through supported housing for young people. Learn about the initiative's impact on residents and the comprehensive support provided. Contact Katri Wilson for more information.

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Project 99: Addressing Homelessness Through Supportive Housing

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  1. Katri Wilson 2019 Homes for Cathy Reducing Homelessness Project 99 Case Study – Successful Intervention and Prevention

  2. 99 Chalton St Nursing home for people with enduring mental health Time had stood still… Home relocated Approached Camden Council – no decision Struck by increase in young homeless people in Camden New Horizon Youth Centre, Chalton St Partnership formed

  3. Project 99 Executive Team support £165K - Stock Investment team and partner contractor Gilmartins Delivered a new supported housing project for young people facing homelessness 10 bedspaces and communal areas, staff office High specification, young and modern scheme Fire safety, colours, modern furniture Support to residents on site

  4. P99 Bedroom Dining room

  5. P99 Lounge Garden

  6. Creating homes to reduce homelessness Shared housing model Origin provide supported housing management, repairs and Handyperson services NH fund Support Workers to support residents to sustain their tenancies, emotional support, help with benefit claims Origin fund an Employment & Training Coordinator to support residents back into work, voluntary work, training NH fund health care and fitness, counselling, life skills training and self-development

  7. Effective assessment and support to reduce homelessness Physical health (Medication, aids/adaptations, external services, mobility, disability, care package) Mental wellbeing (Diagnosed illness, medication, external services involved, symptoms) Substance misuse (Alcohol, drugs, gambling, non prescribed medication) Finance (Income, benefits, debts, arrears, savings) Social inclusion (Family, relationships, social network, aspirations for college/job)

  8. Effective assessment and support to reduce homelessness Living skills (Support needed for cooking, laundry, reading/writing, use of phone, making appointments, completing forms ) Housing (move on, transfers, home swap, bidding, points, repairs, aids and adaptations, health and safety (fire, hoarding) Tenancy (ASB, harassment and neighbour disputes), understanding rights and responsibilities in tenancy agreement) The law (Involved in any ongoing legal procedures (Gangs, racism, sexism, custody, immigration, offending history & victim support) Adult Protection and Child Protection (financial, physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, neglect, domestic violence)

  9. Case study Prevention of Homelessness at P99

  10. 1-year on… Prevention of homelessness at P99 Since the project began, all 13 original residents have been through the programme and moved on to new homes. Three of the new young people starting apprenticeships, two going into fulltime jobs and three securing a place in college.

  11. QUESTIONS

  12. Katri.Wilson@originhousing.org.uk Tel: 0300 323 0325 www.originhousing.org.uk

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