Missing Link is a mental health and housing service for women in Bristol. We were established in 1982 to provide a range of housing and support to women that either have acute or long term mental health needs.
Post:
Missing Link
Link House
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
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Locations we operate in
Bristol - 0117 925 1811
Link House, Bristol, BS1 4JQ
Services we Provide
Accommodation
Overview
We provide a range of housing and support to women who have either acute or long term mental health needs.
We support women who are homeless, or have a history of sleeping rough or whose housing is at risk because of their mental health issues. We specialise in working with women who have complex needs and women who self harm.
We provide a flexible service that is tailored to each womanâs support needs, and builds on their individual strengths to help them to manage their mental health and secure long-term viable housing options. We offer a range of temporary and permanent housing choices.
What we do
Shared Housing
We offer shared housing to women aged 16 and over.
We provide a range of practical and emotional support, including a dedicated self harm worker, a counselling service and support during evenings and weekends.
During their stay women will have:
- a flexible support plan,
- access to a 24 hour emergency call service,
- help with finding things to do in the day
- finding voluntary work
- help with learning new skills
- help with accessing training courses.
The housing is temporary, and advice and support will be given to help access permanent housing.
Resettlement and Tenancy Support Service
This scheme works with women aged 16 and over. We work with a range of housing associations, local authority housing and private tenancies.
We offer a self contained flat with flexible support for up to 2 years. For women who are already in accommodation but it is at risk of breaking down we offer tenancy support for up to 2 years.
The support includes help with:
- managing money and living on their own,
- help with moving and settling into a new community
- help with managing their mental health needs,
- finding voluntary work or training courses
- help to find activities during the day.
There is a high level of support in the beginning which is gradually reduced as the women feel better able to manage.
Pre-resettlement Service
This service works with homeless women with mental health needs who have lost their tenancy because of a severe mental health need or are in hospital and are unable to return to their previous accommodation.
They may be sleeping rough, living in Bed and Breakfast, in temporary and or unsuitable housing, or in between tenancies.
The service aims to find suitable housing with specialist support and make referrals to other mental health agencies.
The pre-resettlement service will maintain close links with acute mental health services including admission wards and community mental health teams
Where we do it
To find out where and how to access accommodation provided by Missing Link contact our office:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
E-Mail: enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk
How to access
The scheme is aimed at women with long term mental health support needs and who may not be able to manage a tenancy without help.
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
E-Mail: enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk
Mental health
Overview
Missing Link is a mental health and housing service for women in Bristol. We were established in 1982 to provide a range of housing and support to women that either have acute or long term mental health needs.
What we do
Counselling service
The counsellor works with any women who use our services.
She offers support with some of the underlying issues that may have resulted in homelessness, self harm or mental ill health.
The counsellor offers each woman a set number of sessions followed by a review.
Specialist support for women who self harm
A large number of women who use our services self harm.
The dedicated worker works as part of the Missing Link team and undertakes preventive and harm reduction work with any woman who is receiving support from Missing Link.
Where we do it
For further information about where and how to access this and other Missing link services, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
E-Mail: enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk
How to access
For further information about where and how to access this and other Missing link services, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
Education, training and employment
Overview
Missing Link is a mental health and housing service for women in Bristol. We were established in 1982 to provide a range of housing and support to women that either have acute or long term mental health needs.
What we do
TREE Service
Training, Recreation, Education, Employment Service.
This is a city wide service that works with any woman with mental health needs who wants support with accessing activities.
This service offers an advice and guidance worker and an activity counsellor to provide a step by step plan tailored to the individual women’s needs and aspirations.
Including help with finding interesting things to do, help to build up self confidence and enjoy life again, help with finding voluntary work and training courses.
Where we do it
For further information on where and how to access this or any other Missing Link service, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
E-Mail: enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk
How to access
For further information on where and how to access this or any other Missing Link service, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
Healthy Relationships and Women
Overview
Missing Link is a mental health and housing service for women in Bristol. We were established in 1982 to provide a range of housing and support to women that either have acute or long term mental health needs.
What we do
Missing Link provide a number of services for women with mental health concerns and who have had a history of homelessness, sleeping rough or whose housing is at risk because of their mental health issues.
Service Include:
- Shared Housing
- Resettlement and Tenancy Support
- Rough Sleeper Support and Accommodation
- Counselling
- Education, Training and Purposeful Activity
- Self Harm Support
Where we do it
For further information about each service offered, please look at the other pathway tabs described on this page.
Alternatively, for further information and an application form for any of the schemes, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290
E-Mail: enquiries@missinglinkhousing.co.uk
How to access
For further information about each service offered, please look at the other pathway tabs described on this page.
Alternatively, for further information and an application form for any of the schemes, please contact:
Missing Link
5 Queen Square
Bristol
BS1 4JQ
Telephone: 0117 925 1811
Fax: 0117 929 3290