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Resettlement Service was set up in June 1999. It aims to offer
advice and support to homeless young people moving into locally resourced accommodation.
Who can access the Service ?
Anyone who is looking for
accommodation or has found some and also feels they need some
support can access the service.
The
YMCA’s aim is to enable these young residents to develop a variety
of independent living skills and build on the skills they already
have. A support package is put together based on the client’s
needs. The client and
resettlement worker identify the support package together.
Two
of the young people recently accommodated were under 18 and needed
weekly contact for help with claiming benefits, chasing up housing
benefit payments, ideas to combat loneliness and information about
college and applying for grants.
Whereas,
others have needed less support.
The
areas covered by resettlement include:-
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Preparation
for the move. |
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Actually
moving in. |
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Follow
up support, to maintain accommodation. |
How
to access the Service
Accessed
through housing advice sessions. These are by appointment at the YMCA in
Penzance. Monday to Friday between 9.00am and 5pm . It is a good idea to telephone
beforehand to make an appointment so you are not kept waiting.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any queries about the
resettlement process.
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