St Petroc’s was the first organisation in Cornwall to provide accommodation and social care services to meet the needs of the single homeless.
These are those who, more often than not, fall outside the responsibility of statutory authorities. Very often they are sleeping ‘rough’ and may have a range of difficulties, including drug or alcohol dependency, mental ill health, relationship problems or an offending lifestyle, which contribute to their homelessness and social exclusion. St Petroc’s exists to provide a diverse range of services for this particular group.
The services offered are in no way a solution to the problems faced on a day to day basis by homeless people living on the streets. Instead they give required breathing space to some of the most vulnerable people in Cornwall. They give hope and vital support to ensure that every opportunity is given to each person who wishes to take that first step back into the community.
It is always worth remembering that we are all one pay cheque away from homelessness. What support would we want if we found ourselves standing on the street with no home, family or friends to turn to?
St Petroc's offer a range of services including:
-supported accommodation across 6 sites
-move-on accommodation for independent living
-two resource centres where our teams provide services to assist clients access training, accommodation and employment as well as offering GP drop-in surgeries, clothing, food, shower and laundry services.
-an Outreach team engaging with rough sleepers in order to link them to appropriate services and support networks.
-a partnership with Cornwall Council and the NHS to operate a scheme to ensure no patient is discharged from hospital onto the streets or back to unsuitable accommodation
-a 24-hour ‘No Second Night Out’ scheme providing a “sit up service to those who are new to homelessness. An immediate place of safety is provided while a housing plan is devised.
