Lighthouse
Day
Centre
The Lighthouse is a drop in Day Centre for those aged 18 upwards who are sleeping rough, homeless, threatened with homelessness or in housing difficulty.
The service is open 7 days per week throughout the year and although referrals can be taken for the service, this is not a requirement as people can simply drop in.
What's
Available
Food and refreshments.
Laundry and shower facilities.
Access to I.T.
Information and assistance with welfare benefits/housing issues. (Eviction Notices, Debts)
Resettlement advice.
Signposting to other support services both locally and nationally.
Advocate on behalf with local authority
Liaise with local landlords
Support
Available
Providing advice and support in the following areas:
Welfare benefits
Signposting to specialist support
Homelessness assessment
Accessing accommodation
Ongoing support
Housing Application Support
To refer someone that needs support
please contact:
01407 761653
Male, 47 years
"I would just like to say thank you to all of the staff on duty today. I called into the Lighthouse for a breakfast feeling a little low in mood and after spending half an hour in the atmosphere and company of everyone here, I feel so much better. Cheers"
Male, 26 years
"The staff and volunteers have been a great help to me. They made me food and coffees. I also have had some good chats with most of them. I would like to thank all the staff and volunteers - I unfortunately don’t remember their names but without their help I wouldn’t have eaten or been warm during my time on the streets."
Female, 54 years
"Without the Lighthouse service I would not have coped during my six week homeless stint (living in a tent). The staff and volunteers were all friendly and helpful. It was a pleasure to come here, get fed and have good company. The washing and showering facilities were a godsend too!!"