Our services & Guests
At SHOC, we provide a wide range of services to the homeless community in slough. This could be from anything such as giving someone a meal for the day or just giving the support.
OUR GUESTS
We have over 150 guests on our books and see about 40 people each day at Quaker House.
Our guests are often vulnerable adults who struggle with multiple, complex problems and are either homeless or at risk of becoming so.
The groups include:
- People with mental and/or physical health issues
- People with learning disabilities
- People with drug and/or alcohol issues
- Sex workers
- Offenders and ex-offenders
- Non-UK nationals, refugees and asylum seekers
People in these groups may be leading chaotic lifestyles and it can be hard for them to engage with services and support. To progress, they need to rebuild trust; have a supportive environment; have expert advice and guidance; and learn to value themselves again (to be taught basic life skills with sensitive and expert support). SHOC provides all this and more.
Central to the work SHOC does for the Slough community are the people involved in the day-to-day running of the centre, people who make real, positive changes to the lives of those who need SHOC’s help.
Accessing Housing Services
We provide expert advice and advocacy relating to housing issues and work with a number of local housing providers to secure accommodation for our guests, these include Trinity Homeless Projects; Slough BC; Look Ahead Care and Support; YMCA amongst others.
Meals
We serve hot breakfast and lunch daily. Alongside hot and cold drinks.
We are an approved referrer to Slough food bank to assist those struggling within the wider community.
Emergency Care
Our day centre offers a range of practical assistance. We provide food; somewhere to have a shower; clothes; laundry facilities and companionship. Open six days a week we are here to listen to you and help you achieve your aims.
Support Services
Support and Advocacy
Refer and support our guests to a range of local and national services.
These include:
- Job Centre Plus
- CMHT
- Turning Point
- SBC
- Immigration Services & support
- NHS Services
- Housing Advice
- 1-2-1 Coaching
- Outreach Work
Get in touch for more information and to see if we can help
It is very easy to get touch with Us. Call us on 01753 577747 or use the contact form below to get in touch.
