Welcome to The Single Point of Access (SPA) for Birmingham residents with mental health difficulties aged 16 plus that have housing related support needs.

What is the Birmingham Mental Health Single Point of Access?

This is a referral route to obtain housing related support from one of nine support providers, who are funded by Birmingham City Council.

The aim of the SPA is to:

• Give greater choice and control over the services received
• Reduce the need for multiple referral submissions
• Reduce the time people wait to access services
• Reduce the need for multiple assessments of need
• Ultimately improve access to housing related support services

Am I eligible for Housing Related Support?

Adults living in Birmingham with mental health difficulties and identified housing related support needs are eligible to receive a service, 16 and 17 years olds are also included as eligible.

Eligibility Criteria

What is Housing Related Support?

Housing related support covers the following areas:

• Help in setting up and maintaining a home or tenancy
• Safety and security of accommodation
• Developing skills related to housing issues
• Help in accessing services relating to their home
• Support to overcome isolation
• Support to deal with neighbour disputes
• Accommodation move on support

Helpline

The SPA service offers a helpline where you can talk to an advisor over the telephone about the application process, eligibility and how we can signpost you to other services that may be beneficial.