Second Step
Second Step Floating Support B&NES is a free short to medium-term service for people with mental health problems who are either finding it difficult to manage their tenancy and could be at risk of losing their home - or are moving into a new tenancy and need support to do this.
The Team will work with people to develop a recovery plan based on the needs, interests and aspirations of the person. They offer both practical and emotional support, including help with:
- sorting out your financial situations
- filling in forms
- talking to utility companies
- dealing with other agencies
- meeting new people in the community
- accessing higher level mental health or more specialist support e.g. drug and alcohol, debt management, employment support etc.
- benefit claims/appeals
- budgeting, maintaining home, attending appointments.
The criteria for the service is:
- either rent your own home or be a home owner (we may accept individuals who are currently in supported accommodation but are looking for support to move into their own independent tenancy)
- would like support to manage your tenancy
- have current mental health needs
- requiring some level of support to live independently
- be aged over 18
- live anywhere within Bath and North East Somerset