As a YMCA, we are part of the largest provider of safe, supported accommodation for young people in England and Wales.
Our Thrive 16+ service is commissioned by Somerset Council and aimed at homelessness prevention for young people aged 16-25. Read more about Thrive 16+ from Somerset Council here.
If you are currently homeless, or threatened with homelessness, you can access support by visiting the Somerset Council website.
Emergency accommodationif you are in a housing crisis and need accommodation at very short notice.
Mediationto help to rebuild connections with family where that is appropriate.
A range of supported accommodationin various locations across East & South Somerset. Some are more ‘foyer’ style while others are communal houses. All are houses are staffed by professional Support Workers.
Supportin finding permanent housing, maintaining accommodation, helping with benefit claims, setting up utilities, managing money and more.
Tenant Accreditation Schemeto help give young people the knowledge and skills they will need in order to live independently.
Partnership workingclose working relationships with colleagues in Children’s Social Care and other agencies (including services that can provide support with mental health, training and education, drug and alcohol misuse and so on).
“I moved to the YMCA when I was kicked out of home and facing homelessness. The staff helped my deal with my family troubles and learn how to handle my mental health problems. Now I am in my own flat and my relationship with my parents is stable. YMCA has been my lifeline. It’s just so nice to get back to reality and be part of society again”
– Oliver, YMCA Resident
For further information, please contact Ciaran Cronnelly, Director of Charity Operations
Email: CiaranCronnelly@ymca-bg.org