Emergency accomModation in Bath
Julian House
Caters for rough sleepers and homeless people.
Julian House Hostel in Manvers St (01225 311991) is a 24-hour hostel accommodating 20 people each night, with an additional 9 bed spaces in its satellite project based nearby. There are 4 spaces specifically for women. The Hostel can allow up to 3 clients with dogs. There is no nightly charge The hostel is primarily for people with a local connection. They have necessary rules and exclusion policies for serious breaches.
The hostel is open 365 days a year and in addition to a bed, provides three meals per day to clients, laundry facilities and showers. All who stay in the hostel receive a comprehensive assessment of needs and are allocated a key worker to support them with their move onto more secure and independent accommodation.
Anyone wanting to access accommodation in the Hostel should first call the outreach team on 07757 727016.
N.B. Free takeaway food and drink is available at the Manvers Street front door between
1pm - 2pm (lunchtime) and 6pm - 7pm (dinnertime).
Julian House can also provide SLEEP SAFE accommodation in a separate hall from Nov to end March. This is basic accommodation which is warm and dry, with a simple breakfast. Access is through Julian House.
- Available primarily for those with a local connection, but no dogs.
SWEP (Severe Weather Emergency Provision), ensures no one needs to sleep rough if the temperature is predicted to fall beneath 0 deg C on three consecutive nights. If SWEP is announced, anyone irrespective of local connection will be taken in for basic shelter.
Genesis Trust - Lifeline Centre
The lifeline centre is at the Gateway Centre, London Road, Snowhill BA1 6DH.
This provides friendly listening advice, and signposting to other services (including benefits).
Open: Mon, Wed, Fri 9am – 5pm.
If possible, phone beforehand on 01225 463549 for one-to-one advice. Free facilities remain available for rough sleepers – these include showers and phone access.
The Gateway Centre also offers free sit-down meals on Wednesday 9.30-11.00 am breakfast; and Fridays lunchtime 12.00 – 1.00pm. On Thursdays Genesis offers a sit-down lunch at St John’s the Evangelist in South Parade 12.00-1.30pm.
YMCA
If a person needs emergency overnight accommodation, the YMCA in Broad Street may be able to help, - providing the person concerned:
Is not a ‘street person’;
Does not have an animal with them;
Does not have serious mental health problems (such that their behaviour is likely to be erratic and unpredictable);
Is not likely to become violent or aggressive;
Is not at risk of harming themselves.
The YMCA hostel has 200 beds and operates with a minimal night staff, so they are not equipped to deal with major problems overnight. The above guidelines reflect this and are designed to prevent wasted journeys to the YMCA and false expectations on the part of people needing help! The Duty Manager at the YMCA will decide whether it is possible or appropriate for someone to be offered a bed. If in doubt, there’s no harm in asking! (01225 325900) Payment will be required for the night’s accommodation.