Nightstop Services

What do local Nightstop services do?

• Provide free, safe, secure, emergency accommodation for single young people aged 16-25 in the homes of approved volunteer hosts.
• Accepts referrals only from agencies/organisations who accept and understand the Nightstop referral criteria.
• Interview, carry out Criminal Records Bureau checks, obtain references, train and support all volunteers.
• Provide ongoing training and support for volunteers.
• Have a 24 hour emergency 'on-call' system in place to support volunteers.
• Refer young people back to a recognised agency to look at longer-term housing options appropriate to their need.

In addition local Nightstop services:

• Prevent young people sleeping rough
• Are an alternative to bed and breakfast 
• Are flexible and adaptable for specialist client groups, e.g. young offenders
• Can break the cycle of youth homelessness