Advice services,
day centres and hostels
HARP Night Service
Referral address
HARP Day Centre
59 Valkyrie Road
Westcliff on Sea
SS0 8AW
Phone
01702 430696
Fax
01702 393752
Website
Who the project is for ^ back to top
Target group
Single homeless people. Priority given to those with a Southend on Sea connection. Can accept couples who may be accommodated in the same room depending on availability.
Will not accept
No automatic exclusions. Applications considered on a case by case basis.
| Minimum | 18 |
|---|---|
| Maximum | None |
| Average | Varies |
How to get in ^ back to top
Referral agencies
Accept self referrals and referrals from any agency.
Referral procedure
Self or agency referrals. Drop in to day centre Mon-Fri before 3pm. May require proof of identity. Initial assessment. Admission forms completed by staff on arrival.
Waiting list
Operate a waiting list.
Vacancies
Daily.
| Minimum | 1 night |
|---|---|
| Maximum | 7 nights |
| Average | 5 nights |
Staffing and support ^ back to top
Support services
Staff provide support Mon-Fri 5pm-9pm and Sun 10am-5pm, night security cover 9pm-9am and Sat-Sun 5pm-9am. Residents are expected to use the HARP Day Service (approx 1 mile from Night Service), which provides a range of practical help and advice. Residents can gain work experience in the HARP charity shop.
Health services
Substance misuse workers on staff team. Onsite GP consultation service at day centre. Other services offered such as ear acupuncture for addiction.
Access to move-on
HARP Day Service provides advice and support for residents in identifying and securing move-on options. Refer to local floating support services for follow up support.
Accommodation ^ back to top
Total spaces
14 Single and shared rooms.
Rooms
Single: 3
2 bed: 4
3 bed: 1
£1.50 per night required from residents receiving benefits.
| Furnishings | Rooms fully furnished, with washbasins. |
|---|---|
| Other facilities | Lounge, garden. |
| Food | Breakfast and evening meal provided. |
| Disabled facilities | None. |
Rules and policies ^ back to top
House rules and tenure
No alcohol, smoking or weapons allowed on the premises. Written house rules.
Resident access
Must be in by 11.30pm and out of building by 8.30am.
Visitors
Not allowed.
User participation
House meetings. Questionnaires.
Volunteering and donations ^ back to top
Volunteering
Currently have 40 volunteers. See website or phone 01702 615000 for further information.
Donations
Food, clothes, household goods, money. Phone 01702 615000 for details.
Further information ^ back to top
The initial admission is for 7 nights but this can be extended if necessary. The project was set up as a complementary service to the HARP Day Service which provides advice, information, health care and referrals to other services. The Night Service is approximately 1 mile from the Day Service.
Group
Homeless Action Resource Project (HARP).
Public transport
Bus station - 2 minutes walk. Southend on Sea Central train station - 10-15 minutes walk.