The Link Project

Following an external safety review, and after working hard to put appropriate procedures in place, Stratford-on-Avon District Council's Stratford Link Project reopened on Tuesday 11 June from a new venue at the United Reformed Church on Rother Street in Stratford-upon-Avon.

The District Council and its partner agencies, including Stratford Churches and P3, met on Tuesday 4 June to introduce the new service.

The project will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week from 12:30 to 14:30 at the United Reformed Church.

It will provide help, advice and support to rough sleepers, former rough sleepers, and vulnerable individuals who require assistance. Drinks and food will also be available at the drop-in sessions, along with access to support agencies.

Anyone who is homeless and needs help, advice and support can:

• call the district council's Housing Advice Team on 01789 260861
• call the district council's Rough Sleeper Engagement Officer on 01789 260645 or 07929369273
• visit the district council offices at Elizabeth House, Church Street, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 6HX in person

Other useful sources of help include:

• P3 Charity: housing-related floating support service to over 25s in Warwickshire: 0808 164 6220
• St Basils: housing-related floating support to those aged 16 to 25 in Warwickshire: text NEED ST BASILS to 62277 or Tel: 01789 332 540
• CGL (Change, Grow, Live): alcohol and drug treatment centre: 16 Court St, Leamington Spa, CV31 2BB Tel: 01926 353513
• Citizens Advice Bureau: 25 Meer Street, Stratford-upon-Avon. Tel: 01789 200136
• JobCentrePlus: Martin Raff House, Alcester Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 9DA. Tel: 0345 604 3719