Supporting People
Introduction to Supporting People
The Supporting People Programme was introduced in April 2003 to help vulnerable people live independently in their own homes.
Supporting People funds and delivers high quality, housing-related support services which are cost effective and reliable. The planning and development of services is based upon the needs of local people.
Supporting People is a working partnership of local government, health, probation, support providers and people using support services (service users).
Who can Supporting People help?
- Older people
- People with disabilities
- Homeless people or those at risk of homelessness
- Young people leaving care
- People who are experiencing domestic abuse
- People with mental health problems
- People with drug and alcohol problems
- Offenders or people at risk of offending
- Refugees
- Teenage parents
How do people get this help?
Please note:
The Supporting People team cannot find accommodation or support for you. You need to be referred to a support service by the following agencies:
- Social Services
- Housing Advice and Support Service
- Probation Service
- Drug and Alcohol Service
- In some cases you may self refer
If you are not currently involved with any of the above services please refer to the list below and contact the service you require to find out if you are eligible to receive a Supporting People service. Please go to the housing support services page for more information.
| Group | Contact |
|---|---|
| Older people | Community Health and Social Care |
| People with physical and sensory disabilities | Salford Disabilty Service |
| Learning disabilities | New Directions |
| Homeless or at risk of homelessness | Salford Housing Options Service (SHOP) |
| Young people leaving care/at risk of homelessness | Young people/leaving Care |
| People who are experiencing domestic abuse | Visit useful contacts page to find the help you need. In an emergency dial 999 |
| People with Mental Health Problems | Community Mental Health Team |
| People with drug and alcohol problems | Salford Drug and Alcohol Action Team |
| Offenders or people at risk of offending | Contact the Housing Options Team on 0161 793 2020 |
| Refugees | Housing Connections Partnership Supported Tenancies Refugee Support Service - 0161 607 1620 |
| Teenage Parents Unit | Based at Salford Foyer |
Who to contact
- Name
- Supporting People Team
- Address
- Sustainable Regeneration Directorate
Salford City Council
Civic Centre
Chorley Road
Swinton
Salford
M27 5BY
Map to this location - Telephone
- 0161 793 2220
- supporting.people@salford.gov.uk
This page was last updated on 17 April 2012
