We are proud to announce a new partnership with Choice Housing one of the leading housing providers in Northern Ireland. In choosing Choice Housing as a partner, we were looking for clear collaboration and an organisation with the same high standards and ethics as ourselves.”
Welcome to our new home. It may only be 100 yards from our last home of 20+ years, but it is quite a difference. The Lighthouse will now cater for 18 men within one-bedroom self-contained apartments. Clients can cook for themselves and oversee their own electric and gas aiding them into independent living. Of course, we still have a common room and kitchen because like any other home, the kitchen is the heart of our home where we all come together to meet, talk, play pool or video games and just have a great time. Especially if there is food involved.
The VisionBridging the Gap
The Mission StatementTo empower men.
To provide temporary accommodation to men, in a supportive environment, who have found themselves in a homeless situation.
To encourage men to see the potential of what they can achieve in the future if the right choices are made.
To encourage and assist men to take the necessary steps in their lives, to achieve the desired end result such as employment, health education, budgeting skills, training, abstinence & family reunification depending on their unique situations.
To help provide men with the essential skills required for sustaining permanent accommodation.
To provide a client lead support process and supply experienced, professional and trustworthy support to anyone requesting it
Believing in People
Respecting them as individuals with unique visions, values & aspirations
Integrity
Promoting honesty, respect and trust
Excellence
Continually working towards higher goals
Longevity
Demonstrating continual commitment
Team Ship
Working for the greater good of one another with a servant heart
Partnership
Working with the clients, stakeholders and community at large to provide a holistic serviceThe ProcessHow we help.
Step 1: Application
Potential clients must first be referred by the NI Housing Executive. The Lighthouse then carry out both a Risk & Needs Assessment before offering clients their service.
Step 2: Key Workers
Clients who have completed the referral process are provided with Key Workers who will aid them in their person-centred support plans for growth and development.
Step 3: Support
Key workers encourage and support clients as they move on to a place where they can live independently again. If needed, the staff at the Hostel will ensure the client receives the help of professional local services.
Step 4: Target Setting
The Lighthouse uses a client led support process which helps the clients’ set goals in different areas of their life. These include ‘Being Healthy’, ‘Staying Safe’, ‘Making a Positive Contribution’ and ‘Economic Wellbeing’.
