Welcome

Housing Link is an organisation, based in the Worcestershire and West Midlands area, set up to deal with the ever growing problem of homelessness in Society. We focus on the problems faced by people who find themselves homeless due to, Drug and Alcohol misuse, Mental and Physical health needs, ex-prisoners due for release, victims of domestic violence, homeless young people or any socially economic affected issues.

A major part of our work is to do with the resettlement of ex-prisoners. A majority of ex-prisoners find themselves socially excluded, this is a major factor resulting in homelessness, the relapse and misuse of drugs or alcohol, re-offending and ultimately, re-incarceration.

Studies have shown that stable accommodation could make a difference of over 20% in terms of reduction in re-conviction. It has been identified that approximately 33% of prisoners are not in permanent accommodation prior to imprisonment and that the same amount lose their housing on imprisonment. A third of prisoners about to leave prison said they had nowhere to stay. Searching for housing on release reduces the opportunities to find secure employment and homelessness can exclude prisoners from a range of support services, education and training. Homelessness on release can seriously affect reduction in offending, public safety and the need for ex-offenders to be productive and valued members of society.