Jason Lee House

Jason Lee House (JLH) is an 18 bed project providing temporary and, in some cases, longer term accommodation for homeless people who may have needs relating to mental ill health, drugs and alcohol use.

• Aims
• Referral Criteria
• Accommodation
• More information
• House Rules

Jason Lee House Service Aims

JLH works within a harm minimisation framework and a recovery and strengths model. The service aims to:

• Provide specialist and high-level interventions for clients
• Ensure that clients have access to primary healthcare service and appropriate specialist services such as drug treatment or mental health
• Assist clients to access and sustain learning and achievement opportunities
• Work in partnership with external agencies to provide the best opportunities and choices for clients
• Assess all guests and provide advice and information around future housing options including making referrals into longer-term supported housing, private rented accommodation and, in some cases, priority need status.

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Jason Lee  Referral Criteria

This service is for:

• People who are single, homeless, over 18 and in need of 24-hour support
• People who are currently street homeless
• People engaged in street-based activity
• People who may be at risk of ASBOs and offending
• People with ongoing needs in relation to drug and alcohol usage
• People with low-level mental ill health

Referrals are only accepted from:

• The welcome centre, Ilford - 0208 220 4111
• Street Rescue teams - 0870 383 3333
• Redbridge Housing Aid Centre - 0208 708 4002

It is advisable to contact the project prior to making a referral in order to ensure their eligibility.

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Jason Lee House Accommodation

The project comprises 18 single rooms, with shared bathrooms and communal lounge and dining room. The rooms are separated onto three floors, however there is no lift

The project is semi-catered with breakfast and dinner provided. Guests have access to a small kitchen at lunchtime. There are also laundry facilities and a small garden.

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More about Jason Lee House

JLH aims to provide a safe and secure environment to help clients bring stability to their lives. JLH enables those who are ready to access appropriate treatment services and to assist them with their transition into independent living.

The project is staffed 24/7 by a minimum of two staff and a night security officer. The project works closely with community-based health care services, police and probation and the local community.

The Volunteering and LIfe Skills programmes at Jason Lee House are funded through the Big Lottery.

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House Rules

Clients are issued with a tenure agreement and a set of house rules. These will be explained when prospective clients are interviewed. This includes rules on smoking, which is only permitted in clients’ bedrooms.

The service operates within SHP’s drug policy, which covers the use of all drugs including illegal or controlled drugs. In order to offer a secure and stable environment for everyone, no visitors are allowed.

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