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Maidstone Day Centre
The MHC Day Centre provides respite from the street
and acts as a support hub to those in need.
Our Day Centre Services
Whatever your situation, we can offer you someone to talk to, someone who understands.
Emergency Respite
Food & Drink
Meals are provided daily. Tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold drinks and biscuits are self-service during opening hours.
At the end of the session we will provide a pack up of sandwiches, fruit and a drink.
Laundry
Clients are responsible for doing their own laundry using our on-site washing machines and dryers. We supply the detergent.
Clothes Bank
People sleeping rough have access to a supply of donated clothes and shoes.
Toilets & Showers
Clients have use of our on-site toilets & showers. We provide clean towels and toiletries.
Lounge Area
Clients have access to a comfortable lounge area with newspapers, books, use of a computer; a safe place to relax for a while.
Sleeping Equipment
Sleeping Bags, Blankets and tents are available upon request.
Practical Support
Postal Address
Clients can use the Day Centre as a postal address, which is essential for claiming benefits, looking for work, or registering with a GP.
Identity Documents & Application Support
Our team will provide support to clients by helping them obtaining copies of their identity documents, claiming benefits and assist in finding accommodation.
Telephone, Computer & Internet Access
Clients have access to wifi and computers at our Day Centre, either for tasks such as making a homeless application, job searches and emails or for leisure, studying and social networks.
Signposting
We can signpost people to specialist agencies such as domestic abuse support and veterans’ charities.
Essential Services
We offer private areas for consultations with a variety of essential services providers:
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Mental Health Nurse
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Osteopath
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Optician
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Hair dresser
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Other qualified professionals to help stay healthy and improve their quality of life
Visiting The Centre
Address
Contact
Maidstone Day Centre
15 Knightrider Street
Maidstone
ME15 6LP
Phone: 01622 674064
Email: manager@homelesscare.org.uk
Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Weekends
Closed
Help Us Make a Difference
The MHC Day Center depends on our community. Every act of kindness - from a donation to volunteering - helps keep this vital service running.
Here’s how you can make a difference:
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💷 Donate toward running costs - including repairs
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🧑🏫 Volunteer your time or skills - coaching, companionship, cooking, sorting donations, administration, event organising.
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🏢 Partner with us – nominate us as your Charity of the Year or offer pro bono support
What your support provides:
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£5 provides a hot meal, a cup of tea, and access to shower and laundry facilities for one person.
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£20 covers a support worker’s time to help someone apply for housing or benefits.
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£50 covers the cost of heating and lighting the center for a full day, so people have a warm, safe place to go.
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£100 funds an entire day of support services for up to 20 people, including meals, casework, and facilities.
Your support changes lives. Just ask Caroline - after suffering a stroke that left her unable to work, she found herself facing homelessness. Thanks to the warm welcome, practical help, and ongoing support she received at our day center, Caroline is now rebuilding her life and moving forward with hope.
Together, we can restore dignity, offer hope, and rebuild lives.
3570
Visits
To MHC Day Center in 2024
3243
Meals
Served in 2024
604
Clients
Attending MHC Day Center in 2024