Supported Housing
Address
Dartford, Gravesham, Swanley
What we do
North Kent Mind provide a supported housing service for 34 people who have experienced mental health problems and need support to live independently.
Accommodation is provided in 6 sites in the area:
- Dartford a block of 8 self-contained flats near the town centre.
- North fleet a block of 6 self-contained flats.
- Gravesend a large house converted into 5 self-contained studio flats, and also 2 self-contained flats within one house. Block of 7 self-contained flats
- Swanley 6 self-contained flats within one house.
Most of the schemes also contain a communal room where tenants can meet together if they wish. All the flats are for single people.
Living in North Kent Mind Accommodation:
We offer short-hold tenancies – which means that tenants living within them are expected to become independent enough to move on to general housing within two years. We do not offer accommodation for longer than 24 months.
Our service is a low-level Supported Housing Scheme. Staff visit the properties, but are not available on site. Our tenants receive low level of support, which means they will have around 2 hours support from their allocated support worker per week.
All flats are fully furnished and equipped when a tenant moves in. Rent payments are normally covered by Housing Benefits if the individual is eligible to claim them. Council tax will be in line with the local authority’s council tax reduction scheme. Tenants pay their own utility bills to encourage independent living.
The Aims of Supported Housing Service are:
- Support individuals on their mental health recovery process
- Liaise with external professionals & agencies to work in partnership to offer holistic support.
- Promote independent living skills
- Empower people to achieve their goals
- Support & assist improving each tenant’s quality of life
- Promote social inclusion of people struggling with mental health conditions
Price
Free