Information for Applicants

What We Provide:

We can offer you a house or flat if you think you need help because of any of the following:

• You have left your home because of domestic abuse – either physical violence, mental or sexual abuse
• You have problems with your mental health
• You have problems because of drugs or alcohol
• You have recently left local authority care
• You are a young mother
• You need people to help you in order to live on your own
• You have health problems which you need help with
• You are a young woman who is homeless
• You are a woman who has left, or is about to leave, prison
• You are vulnerable for some other reason

Each scheme consists of between 3 and 8 self contained houses or flats. Most are next door to each other so that the women and children living there can help each other. A Project Co-ordinator is employed for each scheme and she will help you identify what your support needs are and how they can be met. Our Project Co-ordinators are trained to help you become more confident, allowing you to deal with your own problems so that when you move on to a permanent home, you will be able to live independently. She will also help you with any problems your children might have.

How Long Can I Stay?

In the first place you will be offered a tenancy for 6 months, though this can be renewed every 6 months for up to 2 years. You will not normally stay for longer than this but exceptions can be made for special reasons.

How Much Support Do We Provide?

We do not provide 24 hour support, but we can help you:

• By providing you with a safe and secure home
• By listening and talking to you and suggesting where you can get help with your problems
• By advocating on your behalf with other organisation and contacting agencies like Social Services, NSPCC, and child psychologists
• By helping with problems your children might have
• By helping you find a permanent home when you area ready to move.

Information for Referring Agencies

Referrals can be made by telephoning the Carmarthen Office for an application form or by contacting the local scheme office. Arrangements will then be made for the applicant to be interviewed by a Project Co-ordinator.
Please note that referrals can only be taken for women applicants, with or without children.