Alison was referred to Horton Housing by her CPN (Community Psychiatric Nurse). She had been living in private accommodation but felt unsafe there. She moved to our Intensive Housing Management Accommodation in Water Street, Huddersfield two years ago. ‘I used to get up early in the morning and wander the street. The workmen were not nice to me and I used to get upset. Through the back door there was soot like someone was going to set a fire. That’s when my CPN rung Sue, the manager at Water Street, to see if there were any flats. ‘When I first came to live at Water Street, I was shy. I hardly talked and I was scared. Now I have grown in confidence, I am no longer a shy girl, thanks…
Phone 01484 411870 | Email : hips@hortonhousing.co.uk Horton Intervention & Prevention Service (HIPS) is part of Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership (KBOP).This is a partnership of social sector organisations, commissioned by Kirklees Council to support people in Kirklees who face an increased risk of homelessness as a result of their support needs. HIPS works in Kirklees with people aged 16+ who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or who need assistance to maintain their tenancy. Priority is given to those who are assessed as being at greatest need/risk of homelessness. Additional needs such as mental health, vulnerability to abuse, substance misuse, chaotic lifestyle/multiple needs, and social isolation, are taken into consideration. HIPS is a floating support service, providing housing related support and education, training and employment support, to help clients develop the…
Phone 01484 411879 | Email : stars@hortonhousing.co.uk STARS provides temporary accommodation and a support service for single, homeless people (aged 16 and over) in recovery from alcohol or drug use. We have 15 self-contained single person properties in various locations across Calderdale and Kirklees. Each resident has their own bedroom, living room, kitchen and bathroom; some properties have a study space. All properties are fully furnished and equipped. The service is available Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm. Support workers visit the properties twice a week (depending on the clients’ needs) and offer housing-related support. Staff work with residents to develop independent living skills, find move-on accommodation and support with accessing drug or alcohol treatment programmes. Residents moving on from the service are expected to maintain an independent, substance free,…
Phone 01484 300744 | Email : springstreet@hortonhousing.co.uk Our Spring Street hostel in Huddersfield provides temporary accommodation for single, homeless men, aged 16 and over. We also have 12 self-contained single person flats to provide short-term accommodation for residents moving on from the hostel. Each resident has their own bedroom and access to a shared lounge, games room, bathroom and laundry facilities. Support workers are on site between 8.30am until 6.30pm and work with clients to address support needs such as substance misuse, mental health, debt and anti-social behaviour. Residents moving into independent living are supported to manage their own tenancy. The self-contained flats are fully furnished and equipped. Find out how our Spring Street hostel helped Jake. To make a referral: To make a referral, or contact us: Phone: 01484…
Phone 01484 540368 | Email : sue.foster@hortonhousing.co.uk Intensive Housing Management (IHM) provides accommodation for people who have support needs and may find it difficult to access mainstream housing. The accommodation is based at various locations in Huddersfield. All accommodation is self-contained and fully furnished, including white goods. Housing management staff are available throughout the day, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Night security staff are on site at some of our properties. You must be 18 or over to be eligible for the service, which provides accommodation for single people, couples or families with one or more children. Teenage parents are also considered. You must have support in place before an offer of accommodation can be made, however, we may be able to assist you to find this support. IHM provides short…
