Projects & Services
- Julian House Night Shelter & Day Centre
- Barnabas House
- Peter House
- Libra Project
- Meaningful Occupation Project (Space 2)
Julian House Night Shelter & Day Centre
The night shelter is a direct access facility with 18 beds (3 specifically for women). It operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year and in addition to a bed provides a full evening meal, breakfast plus access to shower and laundry facilities.
The Day Centre is located in the same building as the night shelter and for many clients this is their first point of contact with the Julian House staff. The centre offers welcome respite from the daily rigors of life on the streets. Free tea and coffee and limited catering facilities are available, as well as access to showers and laundry.
Staff work with clients to identify their needs and to agree a support plan. They provide a 'signposting' service to specialist agencies and other assistance as appropriate; including advice on welfare benefits and housing issues. A registered GP practice also operates within the building.
Opening Times
Night Shelter |
Every night 8pm – 8.30am |
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Day Centre |
Mon–Fri 9.30 -12.30 Sat 9.30 – 1.00 Sun CLOSED Client assessments are held each afternoon Mon-Fri 1.30 – 3.30 |
Barnabas House & Peter House
Barnabas House is a supported housing project (10 bed) where clients can adjust to the demands of independent living after the chaos of homelessness, which often involves sleeping rough.
It provides a bed sit type accommodation with shared communal facilities. Staff are on hand during office hours to assist with client led resettlement programmes and other targeted support.
Peter House
Peter House is a joint venture between Julian House, Probation, the Community Drugs and Safety Partnership, the Police and Somer Community Housing Trust. Up to 8 priority/prolific offenders, who would ordinarily be homeless on leaving prison, receive targeted support which will prepare them for the move to longer term accommodation.
The success of Peter House will have two valuable consequences – a reduction in those who are forced to sleep rough (or in the Julian House night shelter) and incidents of crime by these individuals.
Libra Project
Unlike the existing women’s refuge in Bath the Libra Project is targeted at women (and children) with complex needs. After a successful pilot the project has been extended for at least two more years.
Meaningful Occupation Project (Space2)
Often referred to as ‘The Shed’, clients here are given access to courses and activities which ordinarily would not be available, because of their disconnection from mainstream society. Life skills training, basic literacy & numeracy, IT coaching sessions and even an allotment – these are just some of the activities which improve self esteem and provide valuable skills for the future.
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