Justlife’s Social Connection project provides support to people moving away from homelessness by helping them to connect with their local communities and build positive social networks and healthy relationships. The project consists of one area:
We offer a range of well-being, creative and skill-based workshops at the Justlife centre. The aim of these is to provide a safe space for people to socialise and try a new activity.
I love the community activities and the way it feels like a family outing whenever we go somewhere. The group seems to look out for each other and includes everyone, despite our differences. It gives me such a feeling of belonging.
Even when individuals find themselves in more secure accommodation, the isolation and social barriers that existed when they were homeless can persist long after they’ve been rehomed.
For those that have been homeless for a long time, adjusting to life in a new home can be challenging, so it’s important to continue supporting them as they acclimatise to a new way of living.
Community-focused, relationship-building projects such as Social Connection decrease the risk of people returning to homelessness by addressing the barriers, they face to living a healthy, stable, and safe lifestyle. Our outcomes include:
