A stable starting point
Accommodation on release creates space to focus on everyday life, personal goals and the next steps towards independence.
Our universal service
Accommodation with a purpose.
ARKRS Housing supports all our male service users aged 18 to 65 with accommodation on release from prison for up to 2 years. Housing is part of a wider approach to preparing for independent living.
Up to 2 years
Our accommodation support gives service users time to work towards a more settled future after leaving prison.
Individual support
We work with each person to identify an appropriate placement and develop a support plan that reflects their needs.
More than accommodation
Building the foundations for independence.
A home provides stability, but resettlement also means rebuilding confidence, relationships and wellbeing. Our housing support brings these priorities together.
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Preparing for everyday independence
We help service users work towards managing their lives beyond supported accommodation.
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Building strong relationships
Positive connections are an important part of settling back into the community.
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Supporting health and wellbeing
We help service users improve their physical and mental health as they rebuild their lives.
A considered approach
From release to a support plan.
Understanding the individual comes first. Our assessment helps us consider accommodation and support together, rather than treating them as separate needs.
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Understand the needs
Upon release from prison, we carry out a comprehensive risk assessment of the individual. This informs the accommodation and support we consider with them.
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Plan the right support
We look at an appropriate placement and discuss support with the individual. Together, these considerations help determine their personal support plan.
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Put essentials in place
We help service users get set up with crucial documents and access to services, including ID, a passport and benefit entitlements.
Connection and community
A place to live. People to turn to.
Alongside accommodation, ARK Resettlement Services offers mentoring and community support to people at risk of reoffending. Our aim is to help service users reconnect with society and move towards lasting independence.
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Frequently asked
Your housing questions.
If you are preparing for release or supporting someone who is, contact us to discuss their circumstances.
Talk to ARKRSWho does ARKRS Housing support?
Our universal housing service supports all our male service users aged 18 to 65 with accommodation on release from prison.
How long is accommodation support available?
We provide accommodation support for up to 2 years, helping service users prepare for independent living.
Why is housing so important after prison?
Accommodation is key to stability. It provides a foundation for preparing for independence, building strong relationships and improving physical and mental health.
What happens when someone is released?
We carry out a comprehensive risk assessment to help identify an appropriate placement and determine a support plan with the individual. We then help put essential documents and access to services in place, including ID, a passport and benefit entitlements.
How can I discuss a housing referral?
Please contact our team to discuss the person's circumstances and housing needs. You can also read about our approach to safeguarding.
The next step
Let's talk about housing support.
Whether you need support yourself or want to discuss a referral, get in touch with ARK Resettlement Services.