What is Springhill Close?

Springhill Close provides supported housing single people, aged 18+ with multiple and complex needs, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in Wakefield.

This specialist provision offers high level support and works with people through one-to-one support to understand their individual housing needs and empower them to find the right move on accommodation. Working in partnership with the Single Point of Access within Wakefield Council’s Housing Needs Service.

Facilities and services

• Four self-contained flats including one with disabled access.
• Four self-contained bedsits.
• Fully furnished.
• Communal facilities for training or skills development.
• On-site training courses.
• One-to-one support.

The aims of the service

• To promote independent living skills and increase ability to manage and maintain a tenancy.
• To focus on harm reduction, recovery and resilience.
• To support people to address their drug and alcohol issues by working in partnership with appropriate specialist support services.
• To prevent re-offending.
• To create opportunities for change and progression.
• To promote positive approaches to health and wellbeing.

Who we can help

Springhill Close provides recovery focused, housing related support to adults with multiple and complex needs. Through partnership working and signposting we can help those who need support with:

• Housing
• Substance misuse
• Alcohol misuse
• Mental Health
• Physical Health
• Unemployment
• Finances
• Education

The referral process

• Providers or Professionals only
• Online referral via Wakefield Housing Related Support Pathways – Wakefield Council

For more information

If you would like more information on this service, please contact the Pathway Co-ordinator Louise Moorby.

Tel: 01924 820431

Email: [email protected]

Address: 8 Springhill Close, Outwood, Wakefield, WF1 2PZ