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| 'Supporting independence from alcohol and tackling homelessness' |
SIFA Fireside works alongside those who are socially excluded or disadvantaged, addressing alcohol issues and homelessness and empowering and supporting people to meet their short and long term goals. We run a specialist alcohol service as well as offering social support, counselling, and advice and practical help with accommodation.
We offer a free confidential service to anyone concerned about their drinking, and support people to make changes in their use of alcohol, and where helpful to address any other issues involved. As well as key working and counselling, we can offer Supported Accommodation in one of our two residential houses.
We have a resettlement service for those looking for long term independent accommodation, and floating support for those experiencing difficulties in maintaining a tenancy.
We accept referrals from individuals or third party professionals. Drop in and see us, or phone us on 0121 666 7023 to make an appointment.
We have 2 drop-in centres, which offer food, showers, laundry, food parcels, clothing and household goods. We also have visiting nurses and a chiropodist, basic skills training and computer training. There are daily accommodation advice sessions and afternoon activity groups.
Ground Floor, 18-28 Lower Essex St, B5 6SN
Location map for Lower Essex Street drop-in
Open Monday to Friday 9.00am - 10.45am. Breakfast served. Please turn up before 9.30am if you wish to see a key worker that day. Also open Saturday and Sunday 10.30am - 11.30am for support and advice only.
Fireside, 122 Pershore St, B5 6PA
Location map for Fireside
Drop-in open Monday to Friday 11.15am - 1.00pm. Clothing, showers and activity sessions available between 11.15am and 12 noon. Lunch served between 12 noon and 1.00pm.
Volunteers are an important part of our team; from preparing and serving food in the kitchen to sorting donated goods in the basement, there are a wide variety of activities to get involved in. Most volunteers come in for one session a week, though it's also possible to come in more or less often. Please get in touch if you'd like to join us as a volunteer.
We are always grateful for donations of money, food (tinned/dried) and clothing.
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* This site is currently under redevelopment *
SIFA Fireside, Ground Floor, 18-28 Lower Essex Street, Birmingham B5 6SN
Tel: 0121 666 7023 Fax: 0121 622 7250 Email: office@sifafireside.co.uk
SIFA Fireside is a company limited by guarantee (registered in England No. 3094905). Registered Charity No. 1049728