Help with housing and social services from Emmanuel House in Nottingham

The faith based Emmanuel House provides help to the homeless and people that are struggling. There are no restrictions, and individuals from all religions and faiths can turn to the charity for food, information on housing benefits, local rental payment services, and much more. Some other basic needs for tenants facing homelessness can include advocacy and referrals to free legal advice. They also work with other churches in Nottingham in an effort to help as many people as possible.

A holistic approach is taken by the faith based organization. They want to cover the needs of the whole person, so they offer numerous services in an effort to make this happen. While more details are below, the fact is that help is provided. Specialists also assist the disabled, people that are older, or the ill. There is no discrimination.

Housing services from Emmanuel House

There are several programmes available to tenants and the homeless. They offer support and work to stop the cycle of homelessness. The main services are below.

Resettlement will be for people looking for new accommodations. Individuals can also get information on private schemes for paying rental costs and more.

Support for tenants is wide ranging. They will try to prevent future evictions. Specialists will work with clients to help them receive government housing benefits, or maybe apply for a discretionary rent payment from their local council. The aim is to help the Nottingham tenant maintain their tenancy.

The Emmanuel House Winter Shelter is for the homeless and rough sleepers. At the day centre, they can also work with staff on resettlement and locating a permanent residency. Clients can access accommodations as well as information on job training and rental assistance for the new home.

The homeless or vulnerable can get a free meal, including a nutritious breakfast. In some cases snacks or lunch may be served too. All items offered are done so at a subsidized prices. Some people from Nottingham may get a free meal, if there income justifies it.

For any housing issues, contact the organization. The advice is free, and aid may be available if you ask and qualify. Clients can inquire into various benefits. Or they may just want to request help in applying for council housing or discretionary payments.

Health care

Emmanuel house works with local nurses and other professionals to address medical needs. Mental health and dental may be covered too. This is wide ranging and will encompass a number of needs.

• The Homeless Health Team in Nottingham will visit the centre on most days. As part of that process they will address physical healthcare needs of a homeless individual or family. Referrals and coordination is also done with GPs in the area.
• Support for people with substance misuse can be arranged. They also work with partners such as Recovery in Nottingham and churches to coordinate this.
• Mental Health needs and services are provided when needed.

Outreach, including welfare services in Nottingham

Specialists from the organisation help clients access the benefits, financial aid, and schemes they may be entitled too. One key service for residents that are facing a crisis is the Nottingham Hardship Support Scheme. Clients can get free advice from Emmanuel House on those and other available resources. Staff, sometimes working with lawyers, can help with appeals when needed and they offer ongoing advocacy.

These schemes and benefits can provide an individual some time to gain stability. While they receive support, the client can maybe find a job or pay down any debt arrears due. So this welfare service can be important for those individuals on a low income.

Other activities and services

They range from training and more recreational items. For example, staff will help clients by teaching them basic IT skills on a one on one basis. There is also help with creating CVs or letters to employers. Other assistance is for performing job searches.

Some of the other aid can include access to laundry, showers, and hair cutting. Those facing poverty may also be provided with free clothing from the charity, or a local church in Nottingham may meet that need. Last, but not least, a Prisoner Resettlement service is administered. A Support Officer from the agency works from within and outside the city of Nottingham. They work to reintegrate people serving sentences of under one year.

The clients tend to be vulnerable or homeless, but really anyone that is struggling and needs advice can turn to the Emmanuel House. The charity wants to prevent homelessness and evictions, and also resettle those that need affordable housing. They coordinate numerous support services as well with churches, and the overall goal is to get the client to be independent and stable. Call 0115 950 7140.