Housing

George Williams Mews

George Williams Mews provides supported housing for more than 90 residents across five shared houses and two blocks of flats.

We also offer five accessible en-suite rooms and 24 self-contained flats for people with mobility impairments.

Our team provides 24-hour staff and emergency support, helping residents feel safe, secure and settled in their new home. We are a gender-inclusive service and every resident is matched with a dedicated Keyworker who will support them to identify and achieve their goals.

This support may include budgeting, education, employment, social inclusion, and accessing mental and physical health services. We also work closely with a range of specialist organisations across Brighton & Hove to ensure residents can access the support they need.

Our personalised approach encourages self-discovery, builds resilience and promotes independence. We are committed to helping residents develop the skills and confidence they need to move on successfully when they are ready.
 

A thriving community

At George Williams Mews, community is at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to work alongside organisations such as Fair Share, Making It Out and Purple People Kitchens, creating opportunities for residents to connect, learn new skills and access additional support. Through Making It Out, residents can take part in creative workshops exploring carpentry, metalwork and art, helping to build confidence and practical skills.

We are also fortunate to have beautiful outdoor spaces that residents can enjoy throughout the year. Our allotments promote wellbeing and sustainability, while our beehives offer opportunities to learn about the important role bees play in the environment. Residents can also enjoy our thriving pond and green spaces, providing peaceful places to relax and connect with nature.

George Williams Mews is committed to supporting recovery and positive change. We host recovery-focused meetings and workshops with organisations including CGL and Cocaine Anonymous, providing valuable peer support, encouragement and structured pathways towards long-term recovery.
 

Facilities and activities

Residents have access to a wide range of facilities, activities and opportunities, including:

• An IT suite with computer access to support learning, job searching and everyday digital needs.
• An art and music room that provides a welcoming space for creativity and self-expression.
• On-site cooking facilities, including our popular Breakfast Club and Pizza Club.
• Regular residents’ meetings, client representatives and opportunities to shape how communal spaces and services are developed.
• Wellbeing-focused workshops and drop-in sessions, including Women’s Group, recovery meetings, Games Night and Gardening Club.
• Access to EVOLVE, our dedicated work and learning service, offering one-to-one coaching to support employment, education and volunteering goals.
• An award-winning garden, recognised three times for excellence, providing year-round access to nature and outdoor wellbeing.

How can I live here?

Most referrals are made through Brighton and Hove City Council. If you are referred to George Williams Mews, you will be invited to attend a referral meeting to help determine whether the service is the right fit for your needs.

William Collier House

William Collier House is one of our supported accommodation housing 90+ residents in two-bedroom shared flats.

We also provide 5 accessible single rooms for people with mobility impairments.

We foster a supportive environment by providing 24/7 staff and emergency support, advice and safety around your new home.

We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals to move on to your next step. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

Although we are unable to offer permanent accommodation, we offer personalised support which enables self-discovery, promotes resilience and increases independence. We will support you by getting you ready to move on to greater independence when you are ready.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• A newly redecorated lounge to maximise spaces for you to socialise with others.
• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, including but not limited to New Note music sessions, Art sessions, Pool competitions, Breakfast club and YMCA Brighton Choir group.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.
• You can work alongside specialist nurses, occupational therapists, CGL Drug and alcohol outreach workers and physiotherapists to address your health needs.

How can I live here?

We take most of our referrals through Brighton and Hove City Council. You will be invited to a referral meeting to decide if we are the right service for you.

Steine House

Steine House is made up of our central services team, EVOLVE (our work and learning project), and the project offers supported housing, in self-contained flats or studios, to 18 residents who require long-term support.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff on a 9-5 Monday to Friday basis. We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• The Art and Music room creates an accessible space for creative skills to flourish.
• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, including but not limited to Coffee Club, Days out to see the sights, Games Night, Film afternoons, Arts and Crafts and a Weekly music group.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.
• Right next to the seafront for access to the beach and sea.

How can I live here?

Referrals are made internally for residents who need long-term support. There is no ‘Move on’ policy operating at Steine House, and the accommodation there is viewed as permanent.

History Lesson! Steine House was designed in 1804 by William Porden, who was the architect of many buildings on the Prince’s Royal Pavilion estate and notably of the Royal Pavilion gardens, it was used by Fitzherbert until her death 33 years later. Porden’s designs of Steine House were exhibited at the Royal Academy at the time, together with the designs of the Royal Pavilion. In 1870, Brighton YMCA was founded and started to provide accommodation from Steine House for single people such as servicemen and apprentices. In 1884, Brighton YMCA bought the building outright and continues to use it to this day.

Stanley Court

Stanley Court is one of our supported accommodation based on Lewes Road, housing 30+ residents in studio flats.

We also provide one accessible room for people with mobility impairments.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff support Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, equipped to help with emergencies, advice and safety around your new home. We also provide a night porter for added support.

We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals to move on to your next step. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

Although we are unable to offer permanent accommodation, we offer personalised support which enables self-discovery, promotes resilience and increases independence. We will support you by getting you ready to move on to greater independence when you are ready.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• We have a gardening group open to all residents, where you can come for a taster session or regularly attend to learn new skills and enjoy the fresh air.
• We host summer BBQS where we can all come together to enjoy food and sit in our courtyard.
• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, including but not limited to Art club and Gardening.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.

How can I live here?

We take most of our referrals through Brighton and Hove City Council. You will be invited to a referral meeting to decide if we are the right service for you.

Bennett House

Bennet House is one of our supported accommodations, which is sanctuary housing 10 residents in self-contained tenancies.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff 24/7 who are equipped to help with emergencies, advice and safety around your new home.

We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals to move on to your next step. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

Although we are unable to offer permanent accommodation, we offer personalised support which enables self-discovery, promotes resilience and increases independence. We will support you by getting you ready to move on to greater independence when you are ready.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, which can be accessed at other local projects.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.

How can I live here?

We take most of our referrals through Brighton and Hove Primary Mental Health Care Services.

Leslie Best House

Leslie Best House is one of our supported accommodations, housing 11 adults with enduring mental health needs. We offer self-contained 1-bedroom flats in Brighton.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff 24/7 who are equipped to help with emergencies, advice and safety around your new home.

We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals to move on to your next step. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

Although we are unable to offer permanent accommodation, we offer personalised support which enables self-discovery, promotes resilience and increases independence. We will support you by getting you ready to move on to greater independence when you are ready.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, which can be accessed at other local projects.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.

How can I live here?

We take most of our referrals through the Mental Health Accommodation Pathway commissioned by Brighton and Hove City Council.  We accept referrals made via a lead practitioner or mental health team.

Fred Emery Court

Fred Emery Court is one of our supported accommodations in Brighton that houses 30+ residents in studio flats.

We also provide accessible rooms for people with mobility impairments.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff support Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm, equipped to help with emergencies, advice and safety around your new home. We also provide a night porter for added support.

We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals to move on to your next step. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

Although we are unable to offer permanent accommodation, we offer personalised support which enables self-discovery, promotes resilience and increases independence. We will support you by getting you ready to move on to greater independence when you are ready.

We offer a wide range of facilities and groups:

• We have a gardening group open to all residents, where you can come for a taster session or regularly attend to learn new skills and enjoy the fresh air.
• We host summer BBQS where we can all come together to enjoy food and sit in our courtyard.
• We put your views at the forefront of our services by supporting residents’ meetings, having client reps and encouraging resident involvement in how to use our spaces.
• We do health walks where you can socialise with your fellow residents and get to see the sights in the Sussex countryside.
• We provide free access to computers to support your learning and access to information, as well as a low-cost laundry room on-site.
• We provide regular workshops and drop-ins centred around wellbeing, including but not limited to Art club, healthy eating, coffee mornings, and a fortnightly quiz.
• Access to our dedicated work and learning service EVOLVE, where you can receive 1:1 coaching to support your work, learning or volunteering goals.

How can I live here?

We take most of our referrals through Brighton and Hove City Council. You will be invited to a referral meeting to decide if we are the right service for you.

Small Houses

We offer a low level of floating support to a small number of shared houses based throughout Brighton and Hove city.

We foster a supportive environment by providing staff on Monday to Friday, 9 – 5. We are gender inclusive and provide you with a dedicated Keyworker to suit your needs, who will help you identify and achieve your goals. This can include budgeting, work and learning, social inclusion, accessing mental and physical health support, etc. We also work collaboratively with support agencies across Brighton and Hove who are specialised in supporting you with any difficulties you may face.

How can I live here?

We can take direct referrals for those who need long-term support. There is no ‘Move on’ policy operating at Steine House, and the accommodation there is viewed as permanent. Please contact generalenquiries@brightonymca.co.uk for more information.

Phoenix House

Experiencing domestic violence can severely impact an individual’s confidence, disrupt family support networks, and leave survivors needing to rebuild their lives.

Phoenix House is a women-only, low-support housing service that provides a safe and supportive environment for women who have experienced domestic violence and who are seeking to regain independence and stability.

Located in Portslade, Phoenix House is a 9-bed project spread across two residential properties. It offers shared accommodation for women who have experienced domestic abuse and who require a low level of ongoing support.

The project operates under a floating support model, delivering tailored keywork sessions and structured group activities designed to help residents rebuild their confidence, develop independence, and establish strong foundations within the community.

Our small, dedicated team includes a Project Manager, a Floating Support Worker, and a part-time Cleaner — all committed to creating a warm, supportive environment where women can thrive.

Referrals are accepted from professional agencies, and self-referrals can also be made via the YMCA Brighton general enquiries email.