The Connection at St Martin's

Homelessness organisation located in Trafalgar Square, open 21 hours a day, 364 days a year providing an open door service.

Street outreach for newly arrived people and long-term entrenched rough sleepers:

• help with immediate needs (food, access to medical care, emergency shelter)
• ongoing support to assess and address other needs such as mental health, drug or alcohol problems

Day Centre, a friendly, welcoming place to go to meet other people, talk to staff, find out about available services:

• activities and skills training including sport, art, and computer drop-in.
• practical facilities including café, laundry, showers and lockers
• GP or nurse services are available daily
• podiatry services are available weekly

Young People 16-25: specialist support services for young homeless people and dedicated young people’s area.

Night Centre: providing short-term respite including somewhere to sleep, showers, laundry and access to computers.

Housing and advice: mental health, substance misuse and other practical or emotional issues. The team offer referrals to accommodation help with getting benefits and accessing appropriate statutory services. Staff provide ongoing casework support to help homeless people to reintegrate into society.

Employment and Training:

• job search support – CV preparation, Internet search, mock interviews
• accredited IT Training
• work Placements
• post -Employment support to help people make the transition in to work

Housing Support: St. Martin's House is a medium-stay supported housing project for former rough sleepers. The accommodation comprises 16 self-contained studio bed-sits.