Service users can access our dedicated wet room to have a shower/ shave if they do not have access to their own facilities. We can also provide access to fresh clothes (if available) and will wash their clothes on a rotation to ensure that every service user has the opportunity to maintain their appearance and their self-confidence.
The Facilities are available Mondays to Fridays 11am -2.30pm
To register please access Hope House
Hope House can be accessed by those who are street homeless and those at risk of homelessness. As well as the personal care aspect we provide an advice, advocacy and support service which is available Monday – Friday 9am – 2.30pm. Our friendly support workers are on hand to provide:
Internet café
UK Online drop in sessions
Care of address facility
Proof of identity service
Application support
We have great working partnerships within the town and signpost our service users to services including:
Accommodation services
Substance Misuse services
Employability services
Support to access start up furniture
We also offer Advocacy and Mentor support which includes supporting service users to appointments.
To register please access Hope House
Available Monday – Fridays 52 weeks of the year.
Our service users receive a cooked breakfast in a bright and cheerful cafe environment run by a fantastic and friendly group of volunteers.
So if you are homeless, at risk of homelessness or in recovery from substance misuse then come along for some good food and good chat.
To register please access Hope House
BEST stands for Business Etiquette Sessions for Today and is an extension of our Work Club. The sessions offer specific on-the-job pre-application training to give an instant boost to any C.V. and will put you in touch with professionals who are ready and willing to offer guidance and advice in their working industries to make you the BEST you can be!
The sessions run Thursdays at 2.30pm
Available at the Hope Centre to support those who may need additional help when looking for employment.
Thursdays 2.00pm-3.30pm
For further information contact Kelly on 01744 26414
Learn how to use the Internet safely and securely, using email, internet shopping and online banking.
Tuesdays 1pm-3pm
For further information contact Kelly on 01744 26414
Additional Positive Self-Esteem Course for those suffering with mild to moderate mental health on Wednesdays 10am-1pm.
The course is delivered over 8 weeks for 2-3 hours per week.
A basic computer course for Hope House service users who can complete the course at their own pace. There is a supported session every Wednesday morning 9.00 am -10.30 am.
The Hope Centre Work Club is a drop-in session for anyone working towards employment or volunteering opportunities. You can prepare a CV, job hunt and get advice on interviews and volunteering.
The UK Online basic course covers:
Starting with a keyboard
Starting with a mouse
Using email
Using the internet safely
Online searches
Everyone welcome to come along and have a go!