jericho house

Overview

The Jericho House in Wolverhampton was opened in 1985 to provide a hostel for single homeless women. Father James Ferguson was invited to Wolverhampton by the late Bishop Cleary as there was no provision at that time in the town for single homeless women. The Haven was providing a service for women and their children but single females were not being catered for, however, due to such a high demand for refuge facilities and a massive increase in domestic violence we now give shelter to women and their dependent children.

Since opening we have given guidance, support and safe accommodation to around 3000 service users.

What we do

Step One (Emergency Accommodation)

In most instances service users are initially referred into our emergency accommodation where an assessment is carried out to identify needs, from this a support programme is structured with liaison from other agencies involved.  The support plan will identify housing, cultural, emotional, education, learning and development needs, address mental and physical health issues, substance misuse and parenting skills.  The service user will also participate in life skills training where abilities can be measured and enhanced where needed.

Step Two (Move-on Accommodation)

When service users have completed all necessary move on assessments they are then transferred into our semi-independent bedsit complex where they can demonstrate the life skills they have acquired to run a home of their own.  Support staff promote and encourage independence but offer assistance and guidance where it is needed.  Communal facilities continues the family atmosphere of Jericho Wolverhampton.  

Step Three (Resettlement)

This is a move back into the community either into a council, housing association or private tenancy.  This move on is facilitated by support staff and signposting to relevant agencies is integral

How to access

To make a referral or to enquire about our access criteria please contact a member of our staff team who will be able to take all details and answer any queries.  We can also send out a referral form via email or to a postal address.  Due to confidentiality of our address we would only provide details upon acceptance

Tel: 01902 421732

Email: wolverhampton@jerichosociety.org.uk

Fax: 01902 428778

Costs

 Full Support Package

Cost of £150.00 per week to be paid by referring agency

Client must be eligible to claim housing benefit

Overview

The Jericho House in Wolverhampton was opened in 1985 to provide a hostel for single homeless women. Father James Ferguson was invited to Wolverhampton by the late Bishop Cleary as there was no provision at that time in the town for single homeless women. The Haven was providing a service for women and their children but single females were not being catered for, however, due to such a high demand for refuge facilities and a massive increase in domestic violence we now give shelter to women and their dependent children.

Since opening we have given guidance, support and safe accommodation to around 3000 service users.

What we do

Step One (Emergency Accommodation)

In most instances service users are initially referred into our emergency accommodation where an assessment is carried out to identify needs, from this a support programme is structured with liaison from other agencies involved.  The support plan will identify housing, cultural, emotional, education, learning and development needs, address mental and physical health issues, substance misuse and parenting skills.  The service user will also participate in life skills training where abilities can be measured and enhanced where needed.

Step Two (Move-on Accommodation)

When service users have completed all necessary move on assessments they are then transferred into our semi-independent bedsit complex where they can demonstrate the life skills they have acquired to run a home of their own.  Support staff promote and encourage independence but offer assistance and guidance where it is needed.  Communal facilities continues the family atmosphere of Jericho Wolverhampton.  

Step Three (Resettlement)

This is a move back into the community either into a council, housing association or private tenancy.  This move on is facilitated by support staff and signposting to relevant agencies is integral

How to access

Referral Process

To make a referral or to enquire about our access criteria please contact a member of our staff team who will be able to take all details and answer any queries.  We can also send out a referral form via email or to a postal address.  Due to confidentiality of our address we would only provide details upon acceptance.

Tel: 01902 421732

Email: wolverhampton@jerichosociety.org.uk

Fax: 01902 428778