Catherine Booth Lifehouse

Catherine Booth House supports vulnerable families with high support needs who are experiencing homelessness.

All of our referrals are made via the Portsmouth City Council Supported Housing Scheme.

We aim to create a calm, supportive environment where our residents feel empowered and respected. Our facilities include:

• 21 self-contained flats (seven one-bedroom flats and fourteen two-bedroom flats)
• Playroom
• Garden
• Communal room
• Laundry (all flats are also equipped with a washing machine).

Our programmes are designed to help our clients craft a new sense of self, renew their sense of independence and control, and realise their potential as members of the community.

Our services include:

• A high standard of accommodation
• Support sessions based on individual needs (debt, money management, routines, mental health, substance misuse, cooking, maintaining a tenancy)
• Personalised support plans and risk assessments
• Volunteering opportunities
• Social meaningful activities
• Pastoral support
• A welcoming and secure environment that helps families build on their personal goals independently, ensuring they retain dignity, independence, control and choice over their own lives.
• Our service is staffed 24/7.

We encourage all of our families to become involved in all aspects of the running of Catherine Booth House, not only does this build individuals’ self-esteem, it also builds an effective, happy environment for all involved.