PROJECTS
Post Detention Support Project
The Post Detention Support Project supports some of the most vulnerable people in our society, many of whom are seeking asylum, have fled human rights abuses, or whose removal from the UK would violate their human rights. Our clients have all been released from immigration detention in the last 12 months, have experienced long-term immigration detention, and currently have insecure immigration status.
The four aims of Samphire’s Post Detention Support Project are to-
Advise – People wo have experienced immigration detention can call our freephone helpline for advice and assitance. We respond to the needs they express and work to address the obstacles to social inclusion and quality of life – from street homelessness through to volunteering and educational opportunities.
Enable – we link people to existing services in local communities to enable them to participate in their local communities, through referrals and signposting to support groups, counselling, GP’s, volunteering and befriending organisations. We ensure that as well as the information about these invaluable services, ex-detainees have the means to access them.
Empower – we encourage clients to overcome isolation and regain their confidence and self-esteem through involvement in volunteering, befriending and educational projects within their local communities as well as through their active involvement in the running of the Post Detention Support Project. We support them in telling their stories to media and the public and equip clients with the tools, knowledge and confidence to understand and manage their situation in the best way possible.
Influence – we work closely with our partner organisations to influence policy and promote best practice in respect of ex-detainees from before they are released, to the grant of status in the UK, or removal to their home country.
Please contact the Post Detention Support Project helpline if you are in need of support on:
Text/WhatsApp: 07714 490981
Freephone : 0800 9179397
All calls go to voicemail – we respond as soon as we can (usually within 24 hours Mon-Fri)