Announcement of a new residential initiative targeted at aiding those struggling with substance abuse
In a bid to combat the housing crisis and support those recovering from drug and alcohol addiction, Bristol has announced a new housing support service. The Specialist Housing Support Service, launched by local charity ARA, Recovery for All, aims to help people struggling with alcohol and/or drug abuse sustain a property tenancy.
The government has provided a £53m cash boost to fund this initiative, which will run until September 2024. Vicki Burn, a housing rights worker at Shelter, praised the new wrap-around service, stating that it focuses on recovery, mental health, and housing, making it great for the city.
Robbie Thornhill, Director of Recovery and Resettlement at ARA, compared the struggle of recovery without stable housing to driving a car without a steering wheel. He emphasised the importance of finding and keeping homes for vulnerable people and integrating them into the local community.
The service will involve charities, hospitals, prisons, and the council. Alongside this initiative, The Salvation Army has launched a new monthly support session in Bristol city, known as Under One Roof. This session aims to help tackle the barriers faced by people who are sleeping rough or at risk of homelessness.
Nationally, one in six people in drug and alcohol recovery have an issue with housing. The cost-of-living crisis is making affordable homes hard to come by, potentially making it difficult to source properties for people battling addiction.
Since its formation, ARA has helped over 40,000 people with alcohol, drug, gambling, and mental health issues. The city of Bristol is currently facing a housing emergency, and this new service is not the only initiative aimed at helping the homeless and those at risk of homelessness.
Vicki Burn also stated that losing a house could lead to being stuck in the system of homelessness. She highlighted that this new service could prevent such outcomes, offering hope to many struggling individuals in Bristol.
It's important to note that the name of the local authority involved in the new housing support service by ARA, Recovery for All, addressing the accommodation of people affected by alcohol and/or drug abuse, is not explicitly provided in the available information.
The new wrap-around service focusing on various aspects beyond just housing, including recovery and mental health, is a promising step towards addressing Bristol's housing emergency and supporting those in recovery. The city looks forward to the positive impact this service will have on its community.
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