Referrals
A clear pathway into supported accommodation
Including access to transitional housing, to ensure individuals have a structured and sustainable route from crisis or temporary accommodation to long-term independent living.
Start a referral enquiry
Before you refer
Eligibility and key information.
We currently provide a mixture of male and female supported accommodation across Birmingham. Referrals should include a completed external risk assessment and supporting information wherever possible.
Our service cannot accept people with:
- A history of arson
- High to severe mental health needs
- High to severe learning difficulties
- High to severe substance-use needs
- Medium to severe physical disabilities
- No leave to remain in the UK
Assessment process
What happens next.
Staff are trained and committed to supporting applicants through every stage.
- Referral received
Use our referral enquiry or contact the office. Referrals may come from Social Services, Probation, Youth Offending Teams, Benefits Agency, Homeless Departments and other statutory or voluntary organisations.
- Information reviewed
We review the referral form, external risk assessment and any supporting documents.
- Applicant interview
Every applicant has the right to an interview so we can understand their needs and decide whether the service can meet them.
- Needs and risk assessment
Following the interview, we assess eligibility and suitability for supported accommodation.
- Decision and support plan
We inform the applicant and referring agency. If accepted, the resident agrees to a person-centred support plan and weekly engagement as part of the Licence Agreement.
Please note: Housing support management may refuse an application at the assessment stage where the organisation's allocation criteria are not met. Police checks are carried out at some sites before access to services.
If we cannot offer an accommodation-based service, we will support and signpost the applicant to another organisation that may be able to help.
Referral form
Three clear steps.
Tell us how the applicant was referred, their current housing situation and the support they may need. For vacancies or help with the form, contact our referrals team directly.
Info@alphasupportedhousing.org.uk0330 055 2679