HOUSING INFORMATION, SIGNPOSTING & SUPPORT​

BCHA and Path work in partnership to deliver the Housing Information, Signposting and Support Service (HISS) in Plymouth. This service is targeted at single homeless people, especially those with mental health, drugs/alcohol or offending issues. There are two main aspects and stages to HISS:

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HISS Referral Form

HISS Service Leaflet

Hub – Housing Information, Signposting and Assessment ​

Through drop-ins, appointments and phone, this provides:

• Immediate housing information and support
• Access to specialist support within the service
• Referrals and sign-posting for other services and support

​Planned and Longer Term Intervention & Support

​The second element of the service provides:

• Support to secure and set up accommodation
• Support to clients in their own homes or locations in the City
• Specialist housing support with links to established local offender, drugs and alcohol, and mental health provision.

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Client groups

​Clients are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, and have at least one of the following additional needs: 

• Prolific and priority offenders
• Have a history of offending
• Have drug and alcohol issues
• Have mental health support needs

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How to access the service

We have regular weekly drop-ins at:

The Harwell Centre, on Mondays and Wednesdays, 9.30am - 12.30pm
The JobCentre, Exeter Street on Fridays, 9.30am - 12.30pm.

You can download the full  service leaflet below for further information. 

To refer a client, we will accept referrals via post or email:

HISS, 28-42 Harwell Court,
Western Approach,
Plymouth, PL1 1PY

Tel: 01752 293716
hiss@pathdevon.org or hiss.service@path.cjsm.net
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