Our homelessness services provided accommodation and support to 360 people in 2010
St James’ manages a range of hostels, supported shared houses and independent flats across Southampton, offering a total of 303 bedspaces across our services, making us Southamptons largest homeless charity. We give our residents much more than just a roof over their heads. We give them a chance at a new future.
70% is the target for positive move ons set by Southampton City Council for 2010/2011
Our staff help residents to take steps towards a more fulfilling future. This might involve getting in touch with any specialist support that they need (like drugs centres or mental health support groups), developing their budgeting or cooking skills, enrolling them at a local college or university, encouraging them to take part in art or music classes, or helping them start some paid or voluntary work.
208 people moved on, of whom 154 moved in a positive, planned way. This represents 74% of all of our move ons
How do service users access the service?
Admission to all of Southampton’s homelessness services is carefully co-ordinated to ensure that places are allocated to those in greatest need. People who wish to access the Society’s supported housing should start by contacting the Street Homeless Prevention Team, by phoning 023 8021 6000.
