At Lily Smith House, we provide accommodation and support which provides you with a stable home, focuses on your strengths and empowers you to take the next step towards independence and break the cycle of homelessness.

Lily Smith House provides support and accommodation to vulnerable homeless adults aged 18 and over, with complex support needs, e.g., mental health, substance misuse, trauma, who are rough sleeping, homeless, at risk of homelessness or impacted by homelessness.

From referral, our experienced Coaches will:

• Support you to access services within the community to lead a healthier, more independent life (e.g. Doctors, drug/alcohol services, training and education etc).
• Work with you to identify what your skills, passions and interests are and how we can make the most of these to increase your independence
• Explore move-on accommodation options with you, developing a resettlement plan from day one.
• Develop a support plan with you that makes the most of your strengths, sets out your aspirations and lets us know how we can best support you to achieve them.

Facilities and Services:

Our experienced Coaches provide:

• Supported accommodation for people who are currently homeless, with complex needs and need accommodation and support.

At our supported accommodation service at Lily Smith House, you will find:

• Fully furnished en-suite single rooms with shared kitchen, laundry facilities, dining and TV room; disability access available.
• Self-contained move-on flats and bedsits, including flats for families facing immediate homelessness.
• 24-hour staff cover 7-days a week with CCTV and secure door entry system.
• One-to-one support and tailored support plans built around your strengths and aspirations.
• A full timetable of activities to get involved in, from practical life skills sessions, to activities focussed on mindfulness, to hobbies and cultural events.
• Advice on move-on and resettlement options.

How it works

All referrals are made through Maidstone Borough Councils which you can access directly or via your Local Authority.

We’ll help you find appropriate move-on accommodation via Local Authority, private landlords or specialist longer term supported accommodation once you’re ready.

Why we are different

More than housing, we empower you to take more control in all areas of your life to maximise your independence. You will already have many of the skills and strengths required to recover from homelessness and lead a more independent life. Our Coaches’ will support you to develop these strengths and achieve your aspirations.

Criteria for applications

Lily Smith House supports vulnerable homeless adults who meet all of the  criteria below:

• aged 18 and over;
• are residing in Kent;
• with complex support needs, e.g., mental health, substance misuse, trauma;
• Who are currently:

• • rough sleeping
  • homeless

All referrals for this service are made via Maidstone Borough Council.

If you are homeless, you should approach Maidstone Borough Council to make a homeless application. You can do so by approaching Trinity, 20 Church Street, Maidstone, ME14 1LY  between the hours of 9am- 5pm Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, or between 9am and 1pm Wednesday or Friday.

If you already have a homeless application and would like to be considered for Lily Smith House, please discuss this with your Housing Advice Officer or Homeless Prevention Support Worker.

If you would like general information about what’s going on at Lily Smith House, please contact us either by telephone: 01622 621 210 or email: [email protected]

Lily Smith House , 15 Knightrider Street, Maidstone, Kent, ME15 6LP