Poverty, abuse and neglect during childhood cause severe emotional damage in young people, who turn to drugs and crime to escape their feelings of anger, fear and guilt. The Nehemiah Supported Housing Programme means that vulnerable men who are recovering addicts, homeless and/or are ex-offenders can be supported emotionally and physically to become empowered to live independent lives out in the community.

The programme aims to bridge the gap between prison and independent living for ex-offenders. The transfer from custody to community is a critical time when positive changes can either be cemented or lost because there are endless opportunities for men to slip back into previous patterns of drug-use and crime. Alongside ex-offenders we also welcome vulnerable men who are either recovering from addictions or are homeless. We provide advice and support so men become empowered to live independently and self-sufficiently.