Floating Support Service
This is a specialist drug and alcohol Floating Support Service in Swindon. This service compliments the drug treatment services provided by DHI and others in Swindon. Its remit is to provide varying levels of support to people who are experiencing difficulties in living independently or maintaining tenancies due to past or current problematic drug or alcohol use.
What we can help support you with:-
- Assistance in accessing suitable accommodation
- Help maintining your current accommodation
- Assistance with welfare benefits and maximising your entitlement
- Practical advice and assistance in dealing with rent arrears
- Help claiming Housing & Council Tax Benefit
- Advice and assistance on budgeting
- Help to access other support and advocacy services
- Resettlement support if you’re moving into a new home
- Life skills training
- Help furnishing your home
On entry to any of these services we will discuss with you what support we can offer to address your needs and agree a tailored support plan with you. You are entitled to have a family member, carer or advocate with you at these meetings.
ELIGIBILITY/REFERRAL CRITERIA
People aged 18 and above, living within Swindon who use a drug and/or alcohol and need support living independently or maintaining accommodation.You can self refer, be referred by your drugs worker or by another agency.
AVAILABILITY/OPENING HOURS
The service is available 9.00 am – 6.00 pm Monday to Friday and can be accessed in the following ways:-
Drop in @ Maxwell Street – 11 am – 2 pm Monday to Friday
Groups and 1 to 1s are available by appointment @ Maxwell Street between 10am – 2pm Monday to Friday and if the above times are not accessible, by arrangement outside those hours at other venues, a telephone appointment or home visit.
