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Introduction To Doorway Doorway is open to people over 16 who are affected by homelessness or are marginalised because they have complex needs which may include physical or mental health issues, poor life skills, debt, substance use or learning difficulties. "Doorway
as the name implies is an opening to a new and better life and
without their help and support I know I would not be in a position
to say that 'Yes I have got a new life' " |
 Doorway Volunteers |
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What Problem? Homelessness
is often an invisible problem in rural areas like North Wiltshire.
Unlike the big cities, rough sleepers are rarely seen. People
finding themselves without a roof in Chippenham, perhaps because
of a relationship breakdown, are often taken in by friends and
allowed to sleep on the floor, rather than remain on the streets.
They are the ‘Hidden Homeless’ of North Wiltshire. |
 'Sofa Surfing' by John Wiseman (guest) |
| What We Do North Wiltshire Homelessness
Project was set up by CVS North Wiltshire and The Salvation
Army, Chippenham Corps in 2003 to find out more about single
homelessness in our area. In January 2004 we
opened a drop-in centre for homeless adults at The Salvation
Army's premises in Chippenham town centre providing a hot
meal, laundry facilities, information and one to one support.
We quickly realised that many of our guests have complex needs
such as mental health problems, debts, substance use and educational
needs, which are likely to affect their ability to hold down
a job and a tenancy.
Diary of a Drop-in Session As part of a recent funding application
for a Support Worker submitted to Chippenham Borough Lands
Charity, Doorway recorded the diary of a drop-in session to
back up our claim that we don't just serve hot meals!
Opening Hours:
What Can You Do?
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