Referrals:
Via Cornwall Council’s Youth Homelessness Team.
Service Overview:
Carn Brea Foyer provides accommodation for 21 young people aged between 16-24 years. Among these, eight flats are designated as emergency accommodation units utilised by Cornwall Housing and Social Services, while the remaining 13 flats are allocated for Foyer placements.
Outdoor amenities include large garden space furnished with garden furniture, as well as a dedicated bike store in the shed. They also have communal recreational spaces accessible round the clock, including a recreational room furnished with a pool table, table tennis table, darts board, and a TV/PlayStation setup. Comfortable seating arrangements including sofas and beanbags encourage socialisation and professional meetings in a relaxed environment. Additionally, a training/cinema room furnished with three sofas and a coffee table enforces skills development, cultural celebrations, and community-building activities, particularly through culinary activities in the training kitchen.
The support team are based on site and is 24 hour with a waking support worker.