Advice if you might become homeless
Leaving home or care, evicted, leaving hospital, leaving the armed forces, leaving prison, homeless due to relationship breakdown, homeless and elderly, homeless with a mental illness.
Homeless with a mental illness or impairment
We may accept that you are vulnerable and therefore in priority need for accommodation on the basis that you are suffering from a mental illness or impairment.
This will be determined by your personal circumstances. We will take into account information we gather from various sources, including any medical professionals involved in your care.
We will review the advice available to you and liaise with any support services regarding your needs through your Personal Housing Plan. This will be completed in partnership with you and potentially your support worker.
We will help you to access advice and guidance from specialist mental health services. In the majority of cases, we will explore whether supported housing is the best solution to your housing need.
We do this through our Supported Living Accommodation Panel. This is a multi-agency partnership that assesses your housing and support needs. It works with providers who have accommodation with support.
Mental health support services
You or someone you know may be looking for more support regarding mental health.
The NHS offers a range of mental health services. Find out how to access mental health services – NHS.
Safe Haven is a drop-in centre that supports people with mental health needs. The address is:
Moorcroft Community Centre
Old School Place
Westfield
Woking
GU22 9PB
Find out more about the Safe Haven in Woking – Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.