SERVICE DETAILS
Based on our innovative Thorntree Model, Thorntree Mill is a new home for good centre in Edinburgh’s Peffermill. Created in partnership with Common Ground Against Homelessness, Thorntree Mill extends the provision for former street homeless men in Edinburgh by providing 9 modern self contained homes in a supported living environment.
How does Thorntree Mill work?
Rowan Alba support isn’t about forcing residents into ‘conditions of stay’ such as engaging services they don’t want to use, or having to address dependency issues through therapy. It is THEIR home. Does your home come with those kind of personal conditions attached?
No one at Thorntree Mill can be ‘thrown out’, or designated ‘unsuitable’ or too challenging. Many of the men who live in Thorntree Mill have come from services where they had been described as having ‘behaviours unsuitable for the service’. We believe that this suggests that it was the other way around. ‘Services’ were unsuitable for them.
Key facts:
- Located in Peffermill, Edinburgh
- Scottish-assured tenancies
- 24hr supported accommodation
- Men of all ages with experience of homelessness
How we apply our 3 principles to Thorntree Mill
Accept
Rowan Alba accepts every individual’s right to choose. Our support isn’t about forcing residents into ‘conditions of stay’ such as engaging services they don’t want to use, or having to address dependency issues through therapy.
Support
We support residents to maintain and thrive in their own Scottish Secured tenancies with 24-hour staffing on site. Our specialist support includes working with them to manage finances, eating well and keeping on top of daily domestic tasks in their flats.
Include
Homes that provide Safety and Security make a difference that would be difficult for any ‘Service’ to quantify. We’ve had over 60 residents voices we have learned from, and 12 years on we’re still listening and learning to include them at every moment.
Routes to referral
New tenants are referred to Thorntree Mill by Social Work through The Access Practice, an integrated NHS health service based in Edinburgh which supports anyone experiencing homelessness and has complex additional needs. Along with Edinburgh City Council and NHS Lothian, The Access Place is a part of Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership who’s mission is to deliver a caring, healthier and safer Edinburgh. Thorntree Street is proud to be able to provide secure, long-term accommodation to people who have been referred to us through this route..
