The Lighthouse Project is open to;
- anyone in Leicester
- over the age of 18
- with a functional level of spoken English
- who has experienced homelessness at any time in their life
- or whose current housing situation is insecure.
We provide one to one support for six to nine months. You'll be matched with a specially trained volunteer who will have the time to listen to you and get to understand you. You can get help problem-solving, filling in forms, making phone calls, and building a routine.
There are no compulsory classes or goals you have to reach at The Lighthouse Project. You can decide what you want to talk about and what you want to achieve. You can choose if you want to speak over the phone or face-to-face, what kind of places you would feel comfortable meeting in, and how often you would like to talk.
Service statistics
Usually replies in
7 hours
50%
of referrals accepted
Categories:
Advocacy
Basic necessities (food/clothes)
Mental health support
Connecting with others
Information and advice
Mental health
Services for older people
Social prescribing
Support with employment
Support with housing
Volunteering
Service access criteria:
- 18+
- Experience of homelessness or insecure housing
- Functional spoken English
- Living in Leicester
Additional needs catered for:
Vision impairment friendly
Wheelchair accessible
Learning difficulty friendly
Physical disability friendly
homelessness, recovery, social connection, support, one to one support, key work, housing, peer support, homelessness prevention, self-esteem, confidence