Housing Support Service

Based in West Dunbartonshire

Rosshead House     Rosshead House is a not-for-profit voluntary organisation that provides supported housing for vulnerable individuals who may have a range of Support needs such as mental health illnesses, drug and alcohol addictions, alcohol related brain damage, social support needs and homelessness. We provide a Housing Support Service for a wide variety of individuals from all areas and are happy to deal with stakeholders and referrals from all around Scotland We are based in West Dunbartonshire located in a scenic location minutes from the shores of Loch Lomond. Rosshead is surrounded by half acre of land and is secluded but not isolated. Local amenities are around 10 minutes away. There is a local swimming pool and gym, shops, supermarkets and cruises in Balloch. Rosshead Housing is committed to:                                                  -person centred support                                    -respect, dignity and equality                                                   -social inclusion, justice and welfare

Rosshead House is regulated by the Scottish Care Commission and has a current HMO Licence. It is a 3 story house with large secluded gardens, situated in Alexandria.  We have 11 bedrooms. All of which are maintained to high standards. We have in operation a CCTV surveillance system that provides a safe and secure environment. We are staffed 24 hours a day by experienced team members, Management and staff are qualified in line with the Scottish Social Service Council requirements for registration and participate in regular internal and external training. We provide person centred support planning, encourage service user involvement & participation in the running of the service to ensure value and quality is provided. Regular reviews of Service Users support plans take place that involve all relevant agencies. We work closely with external partners within Housing, NHS and all statutory and voluntary services that are required.

Services and Support Provision
Service User Profile		Homeless & Housing Support, Alcohol & Drug Addictions, Prison Release & Vulnerable, Mental Health issues, Fleeing Violence & Single Parents, Alternative To Detention & Homelessness, Behavioural Problems
External Support		Housing services, GP, Podietry, Opticians, Dentist, Addiction services, Harm reduction, Advocacy & any spiritual requirements
Areas of support include		Safe & secure environment, emotional and social support, assistance with developing life skills & tasks such as completing forms, shopping, cooking and washing, prompting and reminding of specific tasks, support in accessing other services, money management & budgeting.