Supported Housing
Our Housing mission is to provide an effective, professional and empowering support service that meets individuals’ needs so that they have as good a chance as possible of living independently.
We aim to provide high quality, well-maintained and well-managed accommodation in a safe and secure environment. We currently provide 83 units of supported accommodation for people aged 16 to 64 who are homeless and vulnerable, providing specialist support to those at risk.
Our dedicated team of support workers provide help and guidance in matters to do with welfare rights, benefits, alcohol and drugs misuse, mental health, as well as support in finding a future home. We also offer a programme of activities and social events - such as football matches, visits and quizzes.
We are not a 'hostel' in the traditional sense, but a development community. If you stay with us, we expect a real commitment to further education, training, volunteering or paid employment. In return, we'll be with you every step of the way. We recognise each of our residents as a member of our YMCA family, and our job is to empower you to take the necesasary steps towards an independent and fulfilling future.
If you have any questions about our service, or would like to apply to join us as a residential member, please contact us by clicking the 'contact us' button at the top of this page.
Click on the image to download a pamphlet outlining the supported housing options available at our Campus for Learning and Development on London Road in Derby.
Click here to visit the page for our residential members containing useful links to other websites.
We also provide five emergency Crashpads in Devonshire House at The Campus for Learning and Development for 16 and 17-year-olds in temporary housing crisis.
In addition to providing supported housing, YMCA Derbyshire operates a Tenancy Sustainment Service that supports young people to stay in their own tenancies in Chesterfield, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, Amber Valley and Erewash.
Images of Supported Housing at The Campus
Supported Housing Manager Sue Griffin (left) shows residential member Rudi Lowe her new apartment at The Campus.
