The Vineries
Young People's Accommodation
Introduction to Service
The Vineries is a short-term (up to 2 years) 32 bed Supported Accommodation Provision for Single Homeless Young People aged 16 to 19 with low to medium support needs, requiring additional support to live independently, in housing need and either homeless or unsuitably / unsustainably housed.
The service focuses on delivering a life skills programme that supports young people to gain essential skills for living independently and maintaining a tenancy.
The building comprises of eight blocks with four units per block with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities. The eight blocks are served by one shared communal living room and extensive outdoor space.
Key Information
Individualised, strengths based support including:
- Maintaining health and well-being
- Budgeting and Finance Management
- Self-help and domestic skills
- Access to education, employment and training opportunities
- Finding and securing sustainable ‘Move-On’ accommodation.
How to access the service
Referrals come through Barking and Dagenham council Housing Team or Social Services.
Am I eligible?
The Vineries supports young people aged between 16-19 experiencing homelessness in the Barking & Dagenham area.