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  1. What we do
  2. Opportunities Programme

Opportunities programme

Our Opportunities Programme provides collaborative and creative ways for people experiencing homelessness to take an active part, to learn, share and grow.  

We offer a diverse and engaging range of social, therapeutic, and skills-based activity and group work. This so often serves as a turning point for people, building on their strengths and talents and enabling positive life experiences, healthy relationships and a renewed sense of hope, confidence and possibility.  

The Programme uses arts, eco-therapy including gardening, music, sport, psychological therapies and an ever-evolving range of social and cultural activities co-produced with people living in and using SHP services.  

Visit the Opportunities Programme website

Psychological Therapies

Psychological Therapies

We recognise that a significant barrier to our clients moving on with their lives is past and recurring trauma. By offering psychotherapy to people who have been homeless or are vulnerable to becoming homeless, we are addressing some of the underlying causes of homelessness. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2020

Updated: 13th May, 2022

Author: Deepti Bahal

Soundhouse

Soundhouse

Soundhouse brings artists and creatives who have experienced homelessness or social exclusion together with professional musicians and producers to create new and original music and media. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2019

Updated: 28th March, 2022

Author: Stephen Rylance

Sport Project

Sport Project

Our Sport Project has proven that by introducing regular physical activity into the lives of those at risk of or experiencing homelessness, we can dramatically improve their quality of life. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2019

Updated: 16th February, 2022

Author: Stephen Rylance

Arthouse

Arthouse

Art can change lives. It's a powerful therapeutic tool and taking part in creative activities in a safe and supportive environment is the starting point for many of our clients’ recovery journeys. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2017

Updated: 20th September, 2022

Author: Stephen Rylance

GreenHouse

GreenHouse

Everyone knows gardening keeps you fit, but spending quality time in the garden can also have enormous benefits for mental wellbeing, personal development and recovery. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2017

Updated: 21st February, 2023

Author: Stephen Rylance

Recovery Opportunities Co-ordinators (ROC) Team

Recovery Opportunities Co-ordinators (ROC) Team

The ROC Team’s focus is the inclusion, participation and empowerment of people who have been marginalised and excluded. Read more

Published: 2nd June, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2022

Author: Stephen Rylance

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