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Oxfordshire Homeless Movement

Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service

Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Doesn't provide shelter Doesn't provide shelter
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Provides guidance Provides guidance
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Provides new skill learning Provides new skill learning
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Accepts time Accepts time
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Accepts things Accepts things
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service: Accepts money Accepts money

Contact Details

Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service Address: The Old School, First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford - OX2 8AH
The Old School, First Turn, Wolvercote, Oxford
OX2 8AH
Connection Support - Homeless Prevention Service Phone Number: 01865 711267
01865 711267

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

 

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