Ashley Road

Ashley Road is an 18-bed project providing temporary accommodation and a high level of support for people with issues relating to substance use, offending and mental ill health.

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

Ashley Road Service Aims

Ashley Road works within a harm minimisation framework and a recovery and strengths model.

The service aims to:

• House people previously excluded from other hostels and help them to stay housed
• Stabilise and reduce risky and harmful behaviours
• Ensure that clents have access to primary healthcare services
• Assist clients to access appropriate specialist services, such as drug treatment or mental health services
• Assist  clients to access and sustain education, training and employment opportunities
• Provide advice and information about future housing options

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Ashley Road Referral Criteria

This service is for:

• People whose substance misuse is leading to a chaotic lifestyle (eg, street activity, offending behaviour, non-engagement with services)
• People in need of a 24-hour support service, rather than visiting support
• People willing to engage with staff within a harm minimisation framework
• People aged 18 or over, single, homeless with a connection to Islington

Applicants must be entitled to welfare benefits and we will require proof at interview of entitlement, ID and current income. Failure to do so may result in a time delay for the client.

To make a referral, contact Supporting People using the information on the right of this page.

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Ashley Road Accommodation

The project comprises 18 single rooms spread over two houses. Showers and toilets are shared between three to four people.

There are laundry facilities, a large communal lounge, a dining area and large garden with a patio area.

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More about Ashley Road

An important focus of Ashley Road is to provide a safe and secure environment, to help clients bring stability to their lives. Ashley Road aims to minimise harm from substance use and enable those who are ready to access appropriate treatment services.

Clients are supported through keywork sessions with project workers. To promote social relationships and meaningful use of time, clients are encouraged to take part in activities such as SHP’s art projects or learning and achievement events. Ashley Road also runs regular cooking workshops, gardening sessions, breakfast clubs and weekly DVD nights, as well as regular house meetings.

The project works closely with community-based health and care services, police and probation and the local community.

The project is staffed 24/7 by a minimum of two staff and a night security officer. If necessary, out-of-hours management advice and presence is accessible in through SHP’s on-call service.

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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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