We have identified that clients being referred to the service at a point of their housing crisis is generally an indicator of a broader picture of deprivation and need.

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We have seen a concerning increase in the number of individuals facing deprivation, and the reasons for this broadening to include people who previously may not have reached such acute levels of crisis.

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Our clients have generally been assessed as requiring some additional support to enable them to obtain and then subsequently maintain their accommodation. 

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Horizons North East was established as a Community Interest Company in order that we are able to provide a broad package of support services at a level more appropriate for the rapidly growing number of individuals who are being exposed to the trauma of homelessness. Increasing numbers of individuals lack access to accessible safe housing and they are relying upon services such as ours in order to achieve and sustain a positive life path.

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With over 20 years of direct experience in providing shared accommodation to an extensive range of individuals, we have an established reputation of dealing with clients who have presented with vulnerabilities, including complex and challenging needs. We have earned a reputation amongst our professional peers and partners as being an organisation where our professionalism and integrity can be relied upon.

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Our aim is to enable clients, through a trauma informed approach, to learn and develop strategies to primarily enable them to maintain safe and secure accommodation. The service also supports the clients in developing an understanding of how they themselves access services and support from both Horizons as well as other agencies which will allow them to lead as fulfilling and independent a life as possible. 

 

Horizons aspires to develop, promote and share best practice through partnership links with academic institutions, community organisations and statutory services. We achieve this through our position of trust within the community and through leadership roles on multi agency forums. 

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