Oxfordshire Supported Lodgings
Crash Pad Service
General Information
Oxfordshire Emergency Access Supported Lodgings known as Crash Pad aims to respond to a crisis in the home life of a Young Person (aged between 16-25) by housing them for a short time (between one night and six weeks) in the home of an approved host, while efforts are made to resolve the crisis in a way which enables them safely to resume living with their family/carers or move on to more suitable accommodation.
Crash Pad provides
a room in an approved hosts home.
safe, supportive accommodation for up to six weeks.
an opportunity to mediate between Young People and family/carers.
a holistic support package for the Young Person which includes:
- a thorough risk, skills and needs assessment.
- a support plan that compliments the outcome of the assessment.
- clear actions to engage appropriate services.
- a plan for “move on”.
Crash Pad can't provide
longer-term accommodation, (although Crash pad will be an integral part of Supported Lodgings that does address this need).
accept self-referrals from young people.
accept referrals for Young People who at the time of referral are, or appear to be, under the influence of alcohol, drugs or solvents; are displaying, or known to have displayed, violent behavior or committed serious violent or sexual crime, have a physical or mental health problem which requires specific attention or care.
provide a postal address for a young person.
Added benefits
each agency can complete the whole process.
every Young Person gets access to the full set of services.
contact with non partner agencies (e.g. Benefits) is supported.
no young person should have a housing debt as a result of using the Crash Pad scheme.
What is the referral process?
Referrals come from Children, Young People and Families (formerly Social Services) BYHP and Housing Services at the council relevant to the Young Person being referred. A referral form is completed and sent to the Oxfordshire Supported Lodgings Team.
Further information
If you would like more information about Crash Pad please contact Roz Denson – Supported Lodgings Manager (01865 323104), or email
BYHP’s Oxfordshire Supported Lodgings is a service offering a multi-agency approach to tackling youth homelessness in Oxfordshire. The key partners are Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, West Oxfordshire District Council, Cherwell District Council, South Oxfordshire District Council, Vale of White Horse District Council and Supporting People.
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