SUSTAIN Support Services
SUSTAIN support services are funded by Shropshire Council and are available for our tenants in Shropshire only.
Connexus is a lead partner of the SUSTAIN Consortium. SUSTAIN provide housing support services for all over Shropshire as part of a programme funded by Shropshire Council.
Housing Support Services work to help vulnerable people develop the skills and experience to be able to maintain their own accommodation and live independently in the community.
Shropshire support services are given through individual and group support aimed to help people to develop their own networks and friendships.
Group activities and training are also hosted in local areas covering a wide range of topics with the aim of increasing personal skills.
What Housing Support can help you with:
- Budgeting - reducing household bills and making ends meet
- Benefits - applications and appeals
- Finding a new home, a lodger, house swap or house share
- Avoiding eviction
- Contacting services, groups and agencies
- Coping in your own home - managing your post, bills and appointments
- Aids and adaptations - changing your property to suit your needs
- Becoming involved in the community - activities, events and groups
- Staying safe - coping with domestic violence, household security
- Finding social care or help at home
- Self-harm - substance or alcohol abuse
- If you're concerned about someone else
Who is eligible?
Those in need of housing support irrespective of where they live, or whether they own their own home or not.
How do I get this service?
You will be able to access services through local hubs by attending a drop-in session (details below), an event or activity or by making a direct referral (please see below).
Further support can then be arranged.
To make a direct referral for support please contact us here for a referral form.
Drop-in sessions
Details of drop-in sessions are shown below. In some areas you will have to book onto a session by calling the telephone number listed.
North Shropshire
All North Shropshire drop-in sessions are located in and around the town of Market Drayton.
Where
Foodbank, Church Street, Market Drayton,TF9 1AF
When
Tuesdays 09:30 – 10:30
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
Whitchurch Food Bank, Bargates Hall, Church Street SY13 1LB
When
Fridays 09:30-11:00
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
The Zone, Linden Way, Market Drayton,TF9 1JT
When
Currently suspended
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
Festival Centre, Frogmore Road, Market Drayton,TF9 3AX
When
Currently suspended
Type of session
Ring for appointment 01743 341 900
South Shropshire
Where
Bishops Castle - Community Centre, Grange Road, SY9 5AW
When
Tuesdays 10am - 1pm
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
Millmead, Craven Arms, SY7 9PR
When
Every Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm
Type of session
Ring for appointment 03332 313 233
Where
Ludlow Library 7 – 9 Parkway Ln, Ludlow SY8 2PG
When
Tuesdays and Wednesdays (Tues 2pm – 4.30pm
Wed 11am – 2pm)
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
Church Stretton Wellbeing Centre
Easthope Road, Church Stretton, SY6 6BL
When
Mondays 10am – 3pm
Type of session
Drop-in
Where
Bridgnorth Food Bank, No 7, West Castle Street
WV16 4AB (next to Baptist Church)
When
Mondays 10.30am to 12.30pm
Type of session
Drop-in
Funded by Shropshire Council