Oxfordshire Homeless Movement
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service
Contact Details
OX2 8AH
Service Type
Housing and benefits advice
Funding Status
Funded by Oxfordshire County Council
Operating Hours
9am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Eligibility & Referral
Self referral or for somebody else or by a partner agency
Service Description
If you are worried about losing your home, the Homeless Prevention Service can help people to avoid homelessness by giving the tools and support to manage money, navigate benefits and build independence.
The team works with people to understand their circumstances and challenges, so that they can provide tailored support to help take control of the situation.
This service is available to Oxfordshire residents aged 16 and over, as well as households with non-dependent children who are living in privately rented accommodation.
It is also available to individuals who are vulnerably housed and those experiencing ‘hidden homelessness’, such as individuals who are sofa-surfing, living in vehicles, or preparing to leave institutions, including prison, hospital or care settings.
People can self-refer or have someone refer them in. Referrals also taken from partner agencies. The referral line can be found by clicking through to the Homeless Prevention Service on the Connection Support website.
Key functions & activities offered
The team will speak to clients regularly to discuss progress and will aid clients to:
- Understand options if facing eviction or are at risk of losing their home, to help prevent this situation happening
- maximise income through the benefits system
- develop goals and aspirations and help with the move towards independence
- manage money and pay bills
- find support to help manage any drug or alcohol issues that are impacting the housing situation
- understand about rights and responsibilities
- plan for move on – support to actively seek alternative accommodation and resettlement support once in permanent accommodation
Connection Support's services on this website:
- Family Homeless Prevention Service
- Mental Health Support
- Rough Sleeper Outreach
- Step Down Housing Service
- Adult Homeless Pathway
- The Banbury Beacon
You may also be interested in:
- Daily services
- How to help someone rough sleeping in Oxfordshire
- I need help for women only
- Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance
- Oxfordshire Mental Health Partnership—OMHP