Supported housing for homeless young women with experience of domestic abuse and who are pregnant or have a young baby
***We currently have 1 vacancy in our supported accommodation***
What do we offer?
We provide safe and secure survivor-centred accommodation, within an informal, needs led and holistic environment.
Located close to amenities, the house comprises of five individual spacious bedrooms with a sink, fridge and kettle. The communal facilities include a kitchen, three bathrooms, a lounge, family/play room and a large garden.
Residents will be listened to and supported to draw on their own strengths to build safe and independent futures for themselves and their babies. Residents will be allocated a key-worker and will also have access a range of support including: 1:1 therapy and counselling; life skills workshops such as positive parenting, resilience, simple health and hygiene, budgeting, employability; support and advocacy around domestic abuse and healthy relationships.
Criteria for referral
Rising Sun can accommodate any young woman who is:
- Pregnant or with a young baby
- Aged between 16 and 24 years old
- Homeless or facing impending homelessness
- Has experienced domestic abuse in the family home or a personal relationship
- In need of support and willing to engage and develop skills needed for both motherhood and independence
- Able to live in shared accommodation with others in similar situations with similar support needs
Residents can be referred anytime during their confirmed pregnancy and stay until their baby reaches eighteen months of age. We are not able to provide ‘move on’ accommodation or hasten the normal process.
Making a referral
Any organisation can refer a young woman to the service and we also accept self-referrals. If you would like to make a referral please click here to download a referral form and return the completed form using password protection.
If you’re having trouble downloading our form or filling it in and would prefer to complete your self referral over the phone, please call our Project Liberty Team on 01227 767180.
Make a donation
We rely on your support to fund the day to day running of this accommodation and other Rising Sun projects. If you are able please make a donation today to help young women create the life they and their children deserve.
If you would like to organise your own fundraising check out our fundraising page for tips
Download our introduction leaflet for more information about Project Liberty Accommodation
Phone: 01227 767180
Office hours are Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm