Torfaen Housing First

Torfaen Housing First provides housing and support for anyone over the age of 18, who is experiencing homelessness or rough sleeping

The Housing First team works closely with landlords and the local authority.

We help people find a permanent home quickly – rather than finding temporary solutions, such as a hostel place – in Torfaen.

We work with people across Torfaen including Cwmbran, and Pontypool.

Ongoing support is then put in place to help people settle in and maintain their new home. 

Housing First Torfaen provides intensive support to address issues beyond housing such as: 

• Budgeting 
• Benefits 
• Employment 
• Mental health 
• Substance use 

 

The core principles for Housing First are: 

• Housing is a human right 
• People should have choice and control 
• Housing is not conditional on support or treatment 
• Support is recovery-oriented 
• Support focuses on harm reduction 
• Active engagement without coercion 
• Planning is person-centred 
• Flexible support is available, as long as required 

Referrals  

To be referred for support from the Torfaen Housing First team, please email Gateway@torfaen.gov.uk