Gay men’s shared housing project

Supporting gay men escaping domestic or homophobic abuse/violence

What is the gay men’s shared housing project?

The service provides medium-term accommodation-based support to gay men who have been the victims of domestic or homophobic abuse/ violence.

Who is eligible for the service?

To be eligible you must be a gay man who is escaping domestic violence (physical, verbal, emotional, actual or threatened) or experiencing homophobic abuse. You must also be between the ages of 18 and 65.

The service is pan-UK – you do not have to live in any particular area to be considered eligible for assistance from us.

How can I apply?

We accept both agency and self-referrals. See contact details at bottom.

What support is provided?

We provide a high standard of individualised support in order to develop a person’s potential and maximise their level of independence.

Our main aim is to promote social inclusiveness and provide safe accommodation. We encourage life skills and an opportunity to address personal issues such as: assertiveness, confidence building, mental health, substance use and harm minimisation, boundaries, education and employment, sexual health awareness, relationship skills and personal safety in an affirming non-judgemental forum.

Who we work with

We work in partnership with a number of both statutory and non-statutory agencies and can ref service users for specialist support if necessary. The project is funded by Supporting People.

Contact
Andy Meekings
Senior Project Worker
Gay men’s shared housing project
Metropolitan Support Trust
Bishops Park House
25-29 Fulham High Street
London SW6 3JH

Tel: 0208 920 4444
Fax: 0208 920 4445

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Andy Meekings
Senior Project Worker
Gay men’s shared housing project
Metropolitan Support Trust
Bishops Park House
25-29 Fulham High Street
London SW6 3JH

Tel: 0208 920 4444
Fax: 0208 920 4445