Supported Housing

Our supported housing facility in Watford is designed to help residents approaching the end of their stay at Charter Hostel to live more independently.

The shared house is available to service users over 18. Moving from the catered hostel environment to the relative autonomy of living in a shared house offers a host of practical and emotional benefits to residents seeking to take their first steps back into society.

How does living in supported housing help residents move forward?

As well as addressing the practical problems raised by homelessness, time in a shared house helps residents to rebuild on other levels. They can gain confidence in managing day to day tasks, and this confidence will help to rebuild self-esteem and self-worth. The shared house offers a safe supported environment for residents to grow and develop without overwhelming them. For many residents, it is a vital part of the puzzle of rejoining their community.

Facilities

Each resident has their own room and shares a kitchen, dining room, laundry facilities, bathroom, and garden. The shared house provides an opportunity for residents to get used to living independently, and to practice life skills like budgeting, cooking, cleaning, and self-management in a safe environment. It is a stepping stone towards rebuilding their life, breaking the cycle of homelessness and taking their place in the community.

The house is well placed, with local shops nearby and regular buses offering easy access to Watford town centre. This means our residents can easily access education, training, or employment, as well as being able to easily do their shopping and enjoy leisure facilities.

Our team of support workers are available and liaise between residents and Three Rivers Council, Watford District Council and Watford Community to help with applications for housing association property and to explore possibilities around private rental.