Darlington YMCA, as the Managing Agent of YMCA England’s Housing scheme, welcomes applications for supported housing from people from all backgrounds.
Local Profile
Darlington YMCA Foyer provides accommodation, support and training for 31 young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
Main client group: 16 – 25 year olds
Secondary Client Group: 25 – 30 year olds. With medium to high support needs, which may include complex support needs, drug-related or alcohol problems, mental health issues, learning difficulties, and at risk.
Facilities include: 31 Self contained flats, (1 suitable for a wheelchair user) TV Lounge, Training Room/IT Suite, Fitness Suite,* Training Kitchen,* multi-purpose hall* and laundry facilities. (*completed Autumn 2008). We are an Accredited Foyer. Every resident has a designated support worker and an individual support plan tailored to their needs.
Where we are
Middleton Court,
Middleton Street,
Darlington
Co Durham
DL1 1SL
01325 462452
We deliver a programme of learning and support to residents which focuses on rebuilding a young person’s confidence and helping them to increase their self –esteem. This includes:
- Independent Living /Life Skills
- Healthy Transitions
- Citizenship
- Future Choices
- Move On
Training offered can be informal or accredited as we are an approved training centre able to offer OCR CLAIT, ASDAN key Skills, YAA, and City & Guilds Learning Power. We also hold Matrix Accreditation for the delivery of information, advice and guidance.
Residents are actively encouraged to become part of the community, through volunteering with the YMCA’s involved Project. Residents are actively involved in the management of the project through participation in residents meetings, acting as Resident’s Reps, helping to prepare a monthly residents newsletter, setting up youth led projects, peer mentoring and taking part in weekly walking groups.
Resident’s have access to the YMCA’s mini-bus for outings. Other services offered to residents and their visitors include C-card and Chlamydia screening. Residents have access to the services of a qualified Mental Health & Wellbeing Worker.
Homelessness Services Available at Darlington YMCA
- Mental Health and Well Being Worker
- Counsellor
- Healthy Transitions Programme
- LGBT Liaison Worker
- Advice Support and Guidanc
Summary of Accommodation Details
| Age range accepted | Primarily 16-25, Secondary 25-30 |
| Core Rent | £60.28 |
| Service Charge Eligible for Housing Benefit | £73.53 |
| Service Charge – Personal Charge | £6.33 |
| Total Rent Charge Payable | £79.86 |
| How many units of accommodation | 31 |
| Catchment area (if restricted) | n/a |
| Type of accommodation available | Self contained flats |
| Furnished | Bed, Wardrobe, Fridge and Cooker |
| Laundry facilities available | Yes |
| Cost of Wash tokens | Washing, Drying at a cost of £1.00 per week |
| Cost of Dryer tokens | see above |