Greyfriars House
Greyfriars House is a 27 bedroomed hostel in Perth city centre
which the Council has owned since the 1950s. In the past few years
it has gone through two major refurbishments to ensure that it is
fit for purpose.
The hostel provides temporary accommodation for single homeless men
and women. It is a direct access facility which means that when
there are vacancies they can be offered to homeless people at any
time of the day or night.
Bedrooms are not en suite, but there are bathroom and kitchen
facilities on each floor. The shared laundry and communal lounge
are both on the ground floor.
Residents at Greyfriars House have access to a range of
support from staff, including social workers, and there are regular
activities organised such as cooking demonstrations and movie
nights.
The hostel is staffed 24 hours a day. The team includes a Hostel
Manager, Team Leader, Social Workers, Hostel Support Workers and
Hostel Assistants. They work together to make sure the
residents are fully supported while staying at the hostel.
Greyfriars House is also the base for the emergency homeless
service which offers advice and assistance to people needing access
to homeless services outwith normal working hours. The emergency
homeless team can be contacted at Greyfriars House, 55 Princes
Street, Perth, or by phoning freephone telephone number 0800 917
0708.
