Charis House, Bideford provides supported housing for homeless men with drug or alcohol related issues.

Mission: To provide accommodation and support to 9 homeless men recovering from drug and alcohol dependency, enabling them to move into independent living.

Charis House provides accommodation and support to 9 homeless men aged 18+.

Staff at the house offer support with a range of complex issues including for some: drug, alcohol dependency, minor mental health issues such as self- medicating or low risk problems. Each client is assigned a Key Worker who will help them draw up an Individual Support Plan based on their particular needs. 

Outcomes for clients

• Having the skills and confidence to move on to independent accommodation
• The ability to positively manage their tenancy and home
• Identifying, pursuing and enjoying their aspirations through training, education, employment and hobbies
• The ability to build constructive and positive relationships within the community
• An increased awareness of physical and mental well-being.