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Foyle Valley House (Apex Housing) - Derry

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Address
30 Foyle Road, Derry, BT48 6SQ
Contact Person
Maureen Slater
Telephone Number
02871362689
Email Address
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Web Address
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Foyle Valley House is a hostel for homeless women who have an alcohol issue. We are staffed 24 hours a day 7 days a week and provide support to this vulnerable client group to help them meet their needs. Referral procedure Phone or call in daily 9am-5pm with initial details. Application form completed by staff, before interview to assess accommodation/support needs. Require proof of ID, eg benefits book, driving licence, passport, electoral card. Operate waiting list prioritised by need. Support services 7 full time and 4 part time staff, 24 hour waking cover. Keywork system, compulsory 6 weekly meetings. Action plans with agreed outcomes, reviewed 6 weekly or sooner if required. Staff help with independent living skills, including budgeting. Regular residents' meetings. ll staff trained in alcohol and drugs misuse. Liaison with outside, specialist agencies. Staff help complete applications for move-on accommodation. Have 4 move-on studio flats. Staff help set up floating support for residents moving-on. House rules and tenure Must participate in programme of support. No alcohol allowed on the premises. Smoking in designated room only. Licence agreement. Residents must be in 12 midnight-7am. Maximum 2 nights away from project per week. We have 14 single rooms in total. Most of our referrals are from Housing Executive / Family Referrals. Anyone can Refer to this service
Available to Age Groups
Women age 18+
Category of Services
  • Housing
Areas covered
  • Derry
Method of Access (Referral)
  • Self



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