Independence House Lifehouse

Discovery/ Endeavour/Independence house are part of The Connect Manchester Supported housing consortium working in partnership with key providers in the city.

Our service is intended for single adults aged 18+ who are experiencing homelessness. 

All referrals are made via the Manchester Access and Support (MAS) Gateway, which is an online assessment and referral system operated by Manchester City Council.

If you are an Agency wishing to make referrals on behalf of an individual and do not currently have access to the MASS Gateway, please contact the MAS Gateway Team at masgateway@manchester.gov.uk .

Individuals are not eligible to self-refer through the MAS Gateway

Our programme is 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.

We offer a personal service that focuses on the strengths of each individual, and supports them in areas they wish to develop. This might include:

• Accessing sustainable accommodation
• Learning skills in budgeting, paying bills, managing debt and dealing with paperwork
• Accessing employment, training, education, and voluntary work
• Pursuing personal interests.
• Signposting to specialist services, including substance misuse, mental health or domestic violence services