Our Work Youth Homelessness Z House Z House is a new, innovative project, launched in July 2024, providing a youth night shelter, offering consistent short-term (up to 3 months) emergency accommodation and support for young people aged 18-25 who are experiencing a housing emergency, in central Bristol. Z House aims to help young people navigate the barriers they are facing, find longer term housing, and move on to fulfilled independent lives. Who do we work with? Young people aged 18-25 Currently experiencing homelessness, including hidden homelessness (such as people living in vehicles, sofa surfing, unsuitable/unsafe housing such as squats or ‘beds in shed’, or overcrowded conditions), at risk of homelessness or needing respite accommodation Will benefit from space and support to develop skills, knowledge, belief or energy to secure accommodation Actively looking to change their situation Has a connection to Bristol Are engaged with an agency who will continue to provide the primary support to enable the young person to achieve their housing goal Who can’t we work with? Young people who are unable to keep themselves and those around them safe Who don’t feel they need our service or haven’t actively consented to the referral Who don’t have a connection to Bristol Self-referrals or young people not currently engaged with Bristol Youth MAPS Our offer Z House’s four individual bedrooms are available to young people 8pm–8am with supplementary support 6pm–8pm and 8am-9am, provided by our team of skilled and experienced staff and volunteers. It offers a safe space with access to laundry, shower and cooking facilities and an informal shared space, as well as food, peer support and company. It also offers honest and realistic support, linking with other Caring in Bristol and external services as appropriate. We place individuals we support at the centre of the service, ensuring that they are always involved in making decisions about their life. We focus on a person’s strengths, interests, resources, and capabilities, recognising the individual is the expert in knowing what they need and want. For more information, please call 0117 924 4444 or email [email protected] Watch this video about Z House made by the Bristol Homeless Forum More about the Z House This service launched in summer 2024 to meet the needs of young people experiencing homelessness in Bristol. It provides overnight emergency shelter, with onsite support from both staff and trained volunteers. It has four private bedrooms, bathroom, and laundry facilities. Our Youth Hub, with full kitchen and lounge area, enables the young people to cook, eat, and meet together. The team works with them to identify and work towards agreed move on options, and support them to address any issues and barriers that are having an impact Manage Cookie Preferences