The New Connection has been working to reduce homelessness in Cornwall for almost twenty years. From a tiny drop-in centre set up by volunteers from the churches in Camborne, it now has more than 30 full and part-time staff, and offers crisis accommodation to more than 500 people every year.
We provide a safe environment where homeless people are welcome. If all you want is to come in from the rain for a hot drink, that's fine. You don't even have to talk to anyone, but if you want to chat, there'll always be a sensible friend to listen.
Aims
- To improve social inclusion through our work with the homeless, rough sleepers, offenders, those with drug and/or alcohol problems, mental health issues or learning disabilities.
- To increase clients' quality of life, initially with access to accommodation, healthcare and benefits - and, in time, with training, qualifications and employment.
Services
- Resource centre
- Refreshments
- Showers/laundry
- Crisis accommodation
- Healthcare
- Resettlement office helping the single homeless to find suitable accommodation, access their benefits, and stay in their new homes
- Supported accommodation units to ease the transition to independent living
- Specialist support with substance and/or alcohol problems
- Specialist support in accessing routes into training and personal development
- Dedicated support for ex-offenders
Contacts
Lo-call number - 0845 230 1919
Resource Centre
A friendly place for anyone who is alone, homeless, cold and hungry - where you come and get warm and clean, have a hot drink, and a chat.
The centre can be found at 11 Basset Road, Camborne, and
is open every week day from 09.30 to 15.30, and by appointment at other times.
Drugs Intervention Programme (DIP)
A specialist service for ex-offenders with a history of drug and/or alcohol misuse. Call 01209 881949/881948 for a chat or to make an appointment.
Referrals to The New Connection
Referrals can be made by Fax 01209 718776, or in person at 11 Bassett Road. The forms required for an Agency Referral can be found at the bottom of this page. Please try to include as much relevant information as possible, we use the information to manage the situation and not exclude anyone from our service.
The more information you can provide the better and please ensure all forms are signed where requested.
Useful telephone Numbers
Resource Centre: 01209 722485
Resettlement: 01209 722486
