Inverness Homelessness Charity Receives Cash Injection from CRASH

The Highland Homeless Trust provides accommodation, support and guidance to people with chronic alcohol problems and/or additional mental health problems who are homeless or rough sleeping for whom rehabilitation is not a realistic option.

The need

The charity contacted CRASH for help with one of their Units used to support vulnerable single adults. The size of the Unit ensures that a person centred and well managed service is provided which encourages residents to engage with the support being provided to address their issues. However, the property was in desperate need of internal refurbishment to bring it to the level which would comply with new HMO licencing regulations.

Over 2,000 homeless claims are made in the Highlands each year, meaning that people, many of whom have mental health, family or addiction issues, have nowhere to call home.

Before many of these local men and women can settle into their own property, they need support to address the issues behind their vulnerability. This can mean access to medical or psychiatric treatment, counselling or simply someone reliable and understanding to talk to.