House 21 Supported Living provides flexible, tailored support that enables adults with additional needs to live independently in their own homes while accessing the right level of care.
Our service is designed around individual goals, dignity, and community involvement. Supported living is a recognised alternative to traditional residential care, focusing on autonomy and quality of life.
Contact the House 21 Supported Living team for an initial conversation, tailored advice and next steps.
Get in TouchSupported living is a model of care and housing that helps people with disabilities, mental health needs, or complex conditions live as independently as possible in mainstream accommodation.
Unlike residential care homes, service users have their own tenancy and greater control over their daily lives, with support tailored to individual needs.
Key features include:
House 21 Supported Living is suitable for adults, including, but not limited to, those with:
Physical disabilities requiring support for daily living
Supported living offers the right balance of independence and support, helping individuals build confidence and life skills in a safe, familiar environment.
Our service is built around person-centred planning and tailored support that evolves with individual needs:
We work with each person to identify what matters most to them and design support to help them achieve their goals.
We help with budgeting, food preparation, domestic skills, accessing education or employment opportunities and more.
Encouraging social participation, engagement with local amenities, transport and activities enhances wellbeing and belonging.
Tenancy rights and autonomy are central to our model, respecting personal choices while promoting safety.
Service users live in their own accommodation or shared housing with tenancy rights, maintaining privacy and independence.
We support access to community activities, education, work, volunteering and personal interests, fostering growth and social connection.
Support is tailored and flexible, helping people:
Supported living offers many advantages over traditional care settings:
At House 21, supporting people who are overcoming addiction. Whether drug or alcohol related, it is a core part of the our mission.
House 21 provides a person-centred, therapeutic environment aimed at helping individuals stabilise their lives, address the underlying issues linked to substance misuse, and build sustainable pathways towards lasting recovery.
This includes developing tailored care plans, daily living support and strategies to reintegrate into community life in a positive, structured way. We recognise that each person’s journey with addiction and mental health challenges is unique and requires a holistic response.
A critical aspect of this work has been the close collaboration with The Forward Trust, a well-established UK charity specialising in drug and alcohol support, treatment and recovery services
Forward Trust delivers a broad spectrum of evidence-based interventions across community and custodial settings, helping individuals to either reduce harm or work towards complete abstinence and sustained recovery from substance misuse.
Together, House 21 and Forward Trust support clients through coordinated care pathways that maximise opportunities for recovery, including:
This collaborative approach emphasises that lasting change often requires both personal commitment and professional support, with House 21 focusing on stabilisation, personal development and reintegration, and Forward Trust bringing specialised addiction recovery expertise.
Combined, these services help individuals not only abstain from substances but also build supportive routines, relationships and life skills that contribute to long-term wellbeing and social inclusion.
House 21 provides high-quality supported living in Kent, working with individuals, families, local authorities and commissioning teams across the county.
Our service supports adults who want to live independently while accessing tailored care that promotes dignity, safety and long-term development.
We operate across Kent, including:
If you are looking for supported living in Kent, our team can advise on availability, referral pathways and funding options.
We collaborate with:
Our supported living model aligns with local authority frameworks and Care Act principles, focusing on:
To access House 21 Supported Living, a needs assessment with your local authority or social care team is usually required.
We provide guidance through the process and work with families, commissioners and professionals to design the right support plan.
Supported living services may be funded through local authority social care budgets, housing benefit, personal budgets, or a combination of funding.
We offer support in navigating eligibility and funding pathways.
Ready to learn more or make a referral?
Contact the House 21 Supported Living team for an initial conversation, tailored advice and next steps.
Call the team on 01843 307 131
Senior Registered Manager
Registered Manager
Supported living emphasises independence and tenancy rights, whereas residential care is more structured and staff-led.
Yes. Family, carers and advocates are encouraged to participate in planning to ensure support aligns with individual goals.
You can request a Care Needs Assessment through Kent County Council Adult Social Care. Following assessment, supported living may be recommended as part of a personal care plan.
Funding may be available through Kent County Council, NHS Continuing Healthcare, or personal budgets, depending on eligibility.
