Overview
About us
Colchester Homeless Supported Housing has three services spread across Colchester, including 16 bedrooms in a hostel, two move on flats and a four-bedroom house at Queen Elizabeth Way, 25 one-bedroom flats at Chinook and four studio flats at Pebmarsh Close. We provide support for adults aged 18 to 64 who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness.
- Short-term supported housing for up to two years
- Staff are available various hours, to suit residents’ needs
- Personalised support using the Outcomes Star model
Accommodation
![Detached, two storey supported housing property. With scattered windows and centralised blue door and porch.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-exterior.jpg?itok=k3g9DaYg)
![A mixture of kept grass and gravelled pathways leading to a large shed, blue wooden gate and benched seating next to a tree.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-garden.jpg?itok=kCou3mvV)
![Garden facing window allowing natural light into a brilliant white kitchen, fitted with plenty of storage and workplace space. The white and silver colour scheme are followed through to the household appliances.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-kitchen.jpg?itok=WwmNYt9i)
![A bright and airy studio apartment, housing a small kitchenette area with oven and hob. Following through to a single bed room a large television and wooden unit with a comfy cream arm chair.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-studio-room.jpg?itok=OUuDbL87)
![Exterior image of the building with the gardens in front with benches, flower beds, grass and washing drying on a washing line](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-07/chinook_colchester_homelessness_supported_housing.jpg?itok=THqUFEpr)
![Detached, two storey supported housing property. With scattered windows and centralised blue door and porch.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-exterior.jpg?itok=k3g9DaYg)
![A mixture of kept grass and gravelled pathways leading to a large shed, blue wooden gate and benched seating next to a tree.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-garden.jpg?itok=kCou3mvV)
![Garden facing window allowing natural light into a brilliant white kitchen, fitted with plenty of storage and workplace space. The white and silver colour scheme are followed through to the household appliances.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-kitchen.jpg?itok=WwmNYt9i)
![A bright and airy studio apartment, housing a small kitchenette area with oven and hob. Following through to a single bed room a large television and wooden unit with a comfy cream arm chair.](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-05/colchester-homelessness-supported-housing-studio-room.jpg?itok=OUuDbL87)
![Exterior image of the building with the gardens in front with benches, flower beds, grass and washing drying on a washing line](/sites/default/files/styles/gallery/public/2023-07/chinook_colchester_homelessness_supported_housing.jpg?itok=THqUFEpr)
Support
Applying
Am I eligible?
To be eligible for a place at Colchester Homeless Supported Housing, applicants must:
- Be aged 18 to 64
- Meet the council’s homelessness criteria
- Be willing to engage with support services
How do I apply?
We accept referrals from the Joint Referral Panel at Colchester Borough Council, please contact them for an application form.
All support needs will be assessed before an application is accepted.
If you have any questions about the support services we provide, please contact us using the form below, or call 01206 762 373 during office hours.