Sheffield SHAP

The objective of SHAP is to increase the supply of high-quality accommodation with accompanying intensive support to address gaps in homelessness pathway provision for single entrenched rough sleepers in Sheffield. SHAP will be targeted at those with the longest histories of rough sleeping or the most complex needs, to help them recover from rough sleeping and its associated traumas. The focus will be on longer-term accommodation for up to three years. The design of SHAP accommodation will meet the needs of the target client groups and provide a safe and comfortable environment where individual can be supported to maintain their accommodation and receive support to address areas such as mental health, addiction, physical health inequalities, and social and economic support.

Service users will have access to an allocated caseworker and a forensic psychologist who can offer flexible, and trauma informed 1:1 therapy whilst accessing the service.