Eva Burrows Lifehouse

Individuals faced with homelessness can access the service by presenting to the South Lanarkshire Council, who can then refer them and their families to the centre.

We serve single males and females aged 15-75, couples, couples with children, single parents and families. 

We also provide overnight stays for which are referrals are made on an emergency basis. 

We aim to help our service users fully transition back into the community, and feel safe and secure in their own accommodation. To that end, we offer a wide range of in-house programmes, and make sure to link our members with external support groups.

Services available through Eva Burrows include:

CPN Service, Health and Homeless:  This provides on-going support regarding mental health and links to external agencies for additional support.

Mediation Service – In-house.  This service is provided by a trained member of staff to help our service users rebuild relationships.  

NHS Harm reduction – Provides in house training and support for both service users and staff.  This team also comes in to complete blood tests, sexual health checks, and promote BBV and overdose awareness.

NHS Well Being Team – Completes health checks and full wellbeing checks.

Addiction Support – Local Addiction Teams to promote recovery and balance.

Education and Training – The British Red Cross provides First Aid training.

Budget – An in-house activity themed around income and expenditure.  Links to external support available.

Health and Happy – Promoting a healthy outlook.  This service provides group work and individual support. We aim to build confidence, help our residents acquire transferable skills for moving into their own tenancy, and teach tenancy skills, as well as how to cook on a budget.

Momentum – Supports individuals with health and disabilities who may face barriers when seeking employment and training opportunities.

School Lessons – We offer classes at 6 schools in South Lanarkshire, promoting early intervention and an understanding of homelessness. Service users are involved in this process. This in turn also allows them to build confidence and acquire new skills.

In-house activities – including cooking classes, pamper nights, day trips, BBQ’s, arts and crafts, allotment gardening, and exhibitions.  

Eva Burrows 1st Stop Project provides 32 rooms for individuals faced with homelessness and any additional needs that may need support.

The service promotes independent living for all residents and each resident has access to a kitchen and laundry facilities.

The Lifehouse consists of 28 single rooms, 2 lone parent rooms (for couples or single parents with children) and 2 large family rooms.

Current residents have a guideline stay of 56 days, allowing time for alternate temporary accommodation to be sourced from the Local Authority.

Families with children have a maximum stay of 14 days, and then are moved on to further temporary accommodation.

A local allotment group grows fruits and vegetables on our grounds. Service users at Eva Burrows have the opportunity to establish their own raised beds, with easy access to advice and guidance in allotment management. The produce grown is enjoyed by all at group meals.