SIG Celebrates 10 Years
A Decade of Impact and Growth at Social Interest Group
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Four residential projects offering supported accommodation to people experiencing homelessness in Medway.
We have vast experience in supporting people who face additional disadvantages and discrimination. We are a much-trusted organisation amongst community partner networks, and our service is a vital support pillar to many.
Our Medway homeless project focuses on people with a housing-related support need, including people experiencing homelessness, in unsuitable accommodation, or at immediate risk of homelessness.
We encourage service residents to develop coping strategies and supportive relationships to empower them to maintain their mental health, be a part of the community, and achieve their personal goals. Support enables service residents to significantly improve their opportunities and develop fulfilling and settled lives within the community.
Our project extends across four sites in Gillingham, Chatham, and Rochester, creating a pathway to support step-down and progression, accommodating up to 40 residents. We offer counselling and coaching to address and minimise harmful behaviour, encourage healthy eating and daily living skills, and increase tenancy sustainment.
We can also provide access to local leisure, training, and employment opportunities, as well as education and practices that enhance literacy and numeracy skills. Service residents have access to weekly visits by a Support Coach to ensure they are making progress.
Service residents have access to weekly visits by a Support Coach to ensure they are making progress. Residents not currently engaged with local drug treatment providers who need support for their substance use can also access our Medway Peer Mentor Service for advice about harm reduction or support to engage with local drug treatment services and referrals.
Adults with a housing-related support need, including people experiencing homelessness, in unsuitable accommodation, or at immediate risk of homelessness.
All referrals are through Medway Council via the HUUME Supported Accommodation System. To access this, please make a Homeless Application at Medway Council’s Housing Options in Gillingham and request to be placed on the Supported Housing List, or call Housing Options on 01634 333600.
Richard
Simon
Mack
Celebrating a Decade of Collaboration and Innovation
